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Broccoli and brassica sprouts are commonly grown in Saskatchewan. Canada also produces a wide variety…
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Herbal hydroponics consists of producing herbs with a soil-free growing process, using only water. Hydro…
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Apples are one of the most popular fruits in America. Many a backyard gardener has…
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Although the application of fertilizer is an important step in providing much-needed nutrients to commonly…
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Planting a vegetable and fruit garden is a rewarding hobby, producing fresh food straight from…
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Many home citrus growers will vouch for the taste and quality of organically grown fruit.…
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Biodiversity is the spice of life. This adage is especially true when it comes to…
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Apple muffins are a breakfast favorite, as is pumpkin bread. Combine the two main ingredients…
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Sweet potatoes have made their presence known on tables around the world. Rich in beta…
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Growing organic vegetables from seed may seem like a new and trendy notion, but it…
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Planting certain herbs, flowers or vegetables near others can enhance the growth of both plants.…
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Red clover blossoms (Trifolium pratense) are used in a number of traditional herbal remedies, and…
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Wheatgrass has many uses, ranging from food for people and animals to alternative medicine to…
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Fall means cool, crisp weather. Harvests have come in and squash and pumpkin are plentiful.…
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Put tomatoes through a specialized strainer called a food mill. The food mill separates seeds…
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The best deep dish apple pie is made with a homemade pie crust and large,…
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Cheesy pumpkin soup can be made in a crock pot. Prepare the soup ahead of…
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Organic vegetables and fruits gain in popularity each year. In 2009 mainstream markets sold 54…
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Many people love dried apple chips or apple slices. The only problem is the cost.…
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Make a spicy pumpkin soup with bacon, using a fresh pumpkin from your garden. When…
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Try a serving of sausage and pumpkin soup for breakfast, lunch or dinner time. You…
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Korean pumpkin soup has rice flour added to give it the taste different from other…
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The Thai recipe calls for a butternut pumpkin fresh from the garden or the farmer’s…
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Pumpkin and pear soup is made with fresh or canned pumpkin. Use some of the…
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A rich, creamy flavored pumpkin soup can be served as an appetizer or as a…
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Pumpkin tomato soup can be served as an appetizer before a dinner entrée or with…
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Turkey pumpkin soup can be made from fresh pumpkins and served from the shell of…
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Around the fall and winter holidays, you want something that will warm the insides and…
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Growing crops hydroponically allows gardeners the opportunity to have fresh, home-grown vegetables at their fingertips.…
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Coconut milk added to pumpkin soup provides a unique flavoring to the soup. The preparation…
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Curried pumpkin soup sprinkled with bacon and croutons can be prepared in less than one…
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When you get a Venus flytrap, chances are it came in a small pot with…
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A vibrant and prolific vegetable garden starts with well-tilled soil that has been amended to…
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The scientific name of a cucumber is Cucumis sativus. Cucumbers are in the same family…
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Tomatoes are generally easy to grow. However, like any garden crop, they can sometimes have…
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Organic natural pesticides break down more rapidly than chemical pesticides, according to South Australia's Zero…
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It's often said that home-grown vegetables taste better than those bought in a store. This…
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Borax has been used for centuries in ceramics and in metal smithing. Before its discovery…
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Growing vegetables in schools is a good way to teach children about science and nutrition.…
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Organic apple cider vinegar is fermented organic apple juice. Cider vinegar has been made for…
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Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, has a long reputation in easing aches and pains in…
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There are specific regulations governing organic vegetables, spelled out by the United States Department of…
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Organic fruit and vegetable sales have grown to 11.4 percent of total produce sales in…
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There has been an increasing demand for organic produce, and growing organic herbs is relatively…
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Herbs are used for a wide variety of reasons. They can be used for medicinal…
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Floral arrangements brighten up any space adding color and fragrance. Basic floral arrangements are made…
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Tomatoes add vitamins A and C to salads, sandwiches, soups and sauces, making them a…
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Growing herbs, fruits and vegetables in the home garden provides benefits such as money savings…
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Tomatoes are not difficult to grow given the right sun and soil conditions. Plant the…
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This list contains some of the most popular plants grown in home vegetable gardens. To…
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Organic fruit production is defined by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Organic…
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Tomatoes are a widely-grown crop for home gardeners. Not only is it possible to grow…
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Often, consumers choose organic vegetables grown as naturally as possible. The University of Michigan reports…
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Sprouted seeds have been grown and consumed since before recorded history. They are a fast-growing,…
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It is important to store fruits and vegetables properly so that you will receive all…
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There are thousands of species of mushrooms; of those thousands, only 250 are edible. Of…
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Organic gardening is gardening without using synthetic fertilizers. The base for successful organic gardening is…
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When you have limited space to grow vegetables, certain vegetables like tomatoes can be grown…
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While many gardeners have dreams of growing the largest tomatoes, others may struggle with just…
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Starting your own seeds for homegrown sprouts is an easy way to add a healthy…
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Organic tomatoes are ones grown without using chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Tomatoes can be grown…
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Watermelons are more drought tolerant than other melons and have fewer problems with garden pests.…
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If you have sunflowers growing in your garden, leave a few flowers for hungry birds…
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There's more to growing tomatoes than putting some seeds in the ground and watering the…
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Growing herbs is easy and inexpensive. But growing herbs for profit can be time-consuming, and…
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Nothing is as delicious to a tomato lover as a bowl of sun-ripened, home-grown, ruby-red…
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Popcorn is a snack developed by Native Americans through selecting suitable strains from indigenous flint…
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Gardeners consider purslane, like dandelion greens and chickweed, either the hero or the villain of…
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Pay top dollar for organic oranges at trendy natural food stores or grow your own.…
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Wheatgrass grown from hard red wheat berry seeds is extremely nutritious and offers a number…
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Turnips have been grown in Europe since prehistoric times, according to Purdue University. Similar crops…
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Organic tomatoes are those plants raised to maturity without the use of chemical-based herbicides, pesticides…
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Starting your own seeds for home-grown sprouts is a great way to add a healthy…
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Strawberries are the only fruit with their seeds on the outside and are the first…
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Pumpkin seeds are not the only seeds you can dry out and eat. Squash seeds…
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Planting
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Planted Tomatoes In The Garden
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When designing small gardens, pick plants and flowers based on the amount of sunlight in…
Learn how to fertilize spring vegetable garden in this free gardening video from a horticulture…
In order to build a raised vegetable garden bed, an area of soil can be…
Learn about preparing the soil in this free gardening video about growing your perfect garden.
Compost a yard or garden by digging up the soil around plants or in open…
Small container gardening is easy, does not require soil or bark dust and can contain…
To buy a black rose, search online, visit a local florist, or use food coloring…
Add fruits and vegetables to compost heaps or compost bins and learn to dig holes…