Summer heat got you down? Restore your appetite and your spirits with a crunchy cucumber salad. Cucumbers belong to the melon family and are more than 60 percent water, so they’re perfect for hot summer days. They’re also naturally low in calories. In fact, one cup of sliced … [Read more...]
Get a Head Start on Peppers and Tomatoes in Winter
If you're like many gardeners, you start perusing seed catalogs and dreaming of garden-grown tomatoes and peppers in early February or before. In fact, long before it's safe to plant these frost-tender vegetables. Unless, of course, you trick Mother Nature by manipulating growing … [Read more...]
Artificial Turf Benefits
Artificial turf has been somewhat controversial since its introduction in the mid-1960s.  Originally, it was only used on sports fields, in stadiums, and in some parks. However, it has now been adopted for residential use, due to its benefits, newer formulations and lower costs. … [Read more...]
Growing Chestnuts
Chestnut trees are grown throughout the world, with a rich tradition behind them. There are varieties available for just about every hardiness zone in the United States. These trees produce delicious nuts that can be eaten roasted, boiled, candied or ground into flour. Chestnut … [Read more...]
Protecting Strawberries and Raspberries in Winter
Strawberries and raspberries are among the easiest fruits to grow in the home garden. Strawberries are productive for three to five years, while a well-tended raspberry patch may produce fruit for 15 to 20 years. Depending on the variety, strawberries and raspberries are cold … [Read more...]
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