The Center for Science in the Public Interest placed sweet potatoes at the top of its list of healthy foods. High in carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, sweet potatoes are also rich in complex carbohydrates, an essential component of a healthy diet. Because a sweet … [Read more...]
Garden Privacy Screens
Every gardener has a unique vision for his or her garden. Whether it’s a soothing sanctuary, a cavalcade of colors, a backyard bistro, a pristine paradise, or a children’s corner, these images of the garden have one thing in common: They all require a measure of privacy. Just … [Read more...]
Simple Garden Fences
Photo found on Flickr, courtesy of InAweofGodsCreation. You have probably heard the adage that good fences make good neighbors. That’s true not just between people but also between our gardens and the forces that can damage them or lessen our pleasure of them. Whether the … [Read more...]
Ground Rules: Tips to Improve Garden Soil
Photo found on Flickr, courtesy of Bukowsky18. The most effective gardeners realize that soil is not inert or changeless. Soil is a living mass that changes season to season. It might be best to think of your garden soil as a living entity filled with billions of organisms … [Read more...]
Gardening in the Air – A Look at Aeroponics
Photo found on Flickr, courtesy of pgoings. There are many different gardening techniques, but aeroponics is certainly one of the most unique ways to grow vegetables, food crops, flowers and other plants. As with hydroponic systems, aeroponics uses no soil, but aeroponics … [Read more...]
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