What are polyphenols? Quite simply, polyphenols are naturally occurring compounds found in fruits, vegetables, spices and other plants and food sources. At least one study has shown a decreased mortality rate associated with higher consumption of dietary polyphenol … [Read more...]
How to Grow Sweet Pea Flowers
Known for its delightful fragrance, Sweet pea (Lathyrus odorata) is a delicate vining beauty that will add color and charm to your landscape. While there are a handful of varieties that are perennial, the sweet pea is considered an annual with flowers that bloom in shades of … [Read more...]
Protect Tender Seedlings with these 4 Easy DIY Ideas
There's nothing more frustrating than watching your precious seedlings sprout, only to see them disappear a few days later. Here are some quick and easy do-it-yourself ideas to protect your tender seedlings from garden pests, without using pesticides. Nursery trays … [Read more...]
How To Create Your Own “Black Gold” for Your Yard and Garden
Talk to any experienced gardener and they will tell you -- the easiest way to success with gardening is to have rich, healthy soil. And the best way to enrich your soil? Hands down, it is adding compost. Master gardeners call compost "black gold," because it is … [Read more...]
How to Grow Grape Hyacinth (Muscari)
By Julie Christensen Native to Asia and southern Europe, grape hyacinths (Muscari armeniacum) make a long-lived, maintenance-free addition to the spring bulb garden. Unlike tulips, they don’t peter out after a year, but steadily spread over several years. In fact, you may have … [Read more...]
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