Compost is also known as black gold due to its value in the garden. It is commonly known that compost can be used as a soil conditioner by being dug into the soil. Compost adds valuable nutrients and microbes to the soil but can only be dug in as finished compost, or that which … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Aloe
The scientific name for the type of aloe used medicinally is Aloe barbadensis. Growing Aloe Aloe falls into the category of plants known as succulents which denote thick and fleshy leaves and stems that are used to store water during arid conditions. Because of this ability to … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Artichoke
Artichokes are part of the thistle family of plants. Artichokes can be successfully grown in a wide array of climates; however, it is important to grow the proper variety for your climate in order to be successful. Growing Artichokes There are many varieties of artichokes … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of Radishes
Most of us know radishes as those red outlined white discs in our salads. But radishes come in a variety of shapes and colors. These root vegetables can be red, purple, even blackish in color. Most are roundish in shape with a thin stringy root at the end. But some are more … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Pumpkin and Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkins are great for so much more than just carving! They offer many wonderful ways for them to be enjoyed as part of a healthy diet too. The flesh of the pumpkin can be used to make pies as well as soups and stews. The pumpkin seeds are also edible and sometimes are called … [Read more...]
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