The harvest is payoff time for the gardener and farmer. It's when all the work comes to fruition. The most intensive time in a gardener's season, however, is just beginning when harvest comes. Bringing in the garden's bounty and storing it takes a a lot of work. Tips for … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Peaches
Growing Peaches Peaches originate from the China mainland. Alexander the Great brought them back to Greece. They survive well in temperate climates across the Mediterranean and the Spaniards introduced them to the Americas. Grown on trees, peaches have three growth stages. The … [Read more...]
Storing Potatoes
Potatoes are a mainstay for meals because they are so versatile, not to mention delicious when prepared correctly. Americans always believed potatoes were a commercial crop until the influx of Irish Immigrants came and turned the Americans on to the art of potato growing and … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Oranges
Oranges are round citrus fruits that grow best in tropical climates and are harvested in late fall or early winter. There are a variety of oranges. Most common are the sweet oranges or Citrus sinensis. These are the Navel, Mandarin, Valencia and Jaffa varieties. A new hybrid, … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Grapes
Grapes are of the genus Vitas. Grapes come in many varieties and colors such as crimson, black, dark blue, yellow, green and pink. Grapes grow on perennial woody vines which must be trained and pruned properly in order to maximize the yield. Growing Grapes There … [Read more...]
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