Sweet potato is a vegetable that seems to be coming into its own recently. Emerging from the shadow of the regular potato, the sweet potato is being grown for its own distinct color and flavor. Many people call them yams, although in truth the two species are completely … [Read more...]
Watermelon Nutrition Facts with Calories and More
You love watermelon, especially as a refreshing treat to beat the summer heat, but is it any good for you? After all, watermelon’s little more than water and sugar, right? That’s what most people believe, but in recent years, researchers have discovered the surprising health … [Read more...]
Best Watermelon Varieties to Plant
By Julie Christensen Seasoned vegetable gardeners are a bit like fishermen boasting about their catch. They gauge their success as gardeners by the size of the fruit in their watermelon patch. Growing watermelon in the home garden is a cinch -- if you have the right conditions … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Broccoli
People usually love broccoli or can't stand it. But, its healthy benefits should earn it a regular position on your dinner plate and a growing space in your home garden. Broccoli may be eaten raw in salads or cooked as a side dish or casserole ingredient. The best way to cook … [Read more...]
20 Fun Facts About Watermelon
By Julie Christensen What would summer be without juicy, sweet watermelon? Watermelon makes the perfect snack, picnic food or summer dessert. It’s also refreshing in smoothies, fruit pops and sorbets. Have you ever wondered where watermelon came from? How about the old wive’s … [Read more...]
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