Every flower has a cultural meaning. Most of the meanings and thoughts associated with the flowers that we grow and give come to us from the Victorian Era. During this time, expressing emotion was considered beneath enlightened people, so the “language of flowers” was born. … [Read more...]
Using Chicken Poop As An Organic Fertilizer
Fertilizers are nothing new to gardeners. In fact, most organic gardeners are intimately familiar with the benefits and uses for various types of manure as both fertilizer and compost material. Many gardeners are now turning to backyard chicken keeping and finding that the manure … [Read more...]
Popular Wedding Flowers for July
By Julie Christensen Summer brides have an abundance of choices when it comes to flowers. Most greenhouse flowers are readily available and you can also choose from the flowers growing in your own backyard or even wildflowers. Color palettes for July can range from a subdued … [Read more...]
Glycemic Values of Common Fruits and Vegetables
By Julie Christensen The glycemic index was originally developed by David Jenkins, a professor of nutrition at the University of Toronto, to help diabetics make smart food choices. The index ranks foods based on how quickly their carbohydrates are converted to sugar. Foods high … [Read more...]
How to Grow Coneflower
By Julie Christensen Coneflowers (Echinacea) have become widely popular in recent years, although for a long time, they were nothing more than humble prairie flowers. With their large pinkish to purple flowers and long stems, coneflowers look charming in a cottage garden, … [Read more...]
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