Have you ever had one of those moments when you spot this beautiful plant, and you know what it is but just can’t come up with the name? Nope. Me, neither! It drives me insane every single time. It’s especially troublesome when I’m in the woods and don’t know if that itchiness came on because …
As I’ve studied nutrition with various programs and institutes, I’ve seen how important it is to find little things we can add to our diets to improve health and target certain conditions and disorders. As the adage goes, “Food is medicine.” And while I’m not a proponent of the attitude of “superfoods” (these are typically …
Blueberries are a powerhouse in the kitchen. These delicious little berries add a burst of sweet flavor wherever they’re used. It’s a guilt-free indulgence too, since they’re a well-known antioxidant superfood. I don’t know about you, but I can’t resist a meal that has blueberries, no matter for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert. Where I …
Autumn is fast approaching, and what symbolizes fall better than pumpkins? If you want pumpkins for Halloween decor, have squash recipes you want to try, or you’ve simply been working on a patch and aren’t seeing any results, you probably need some quality plant food. Read on to learn about the best fertilizer for pumpkins to …
Having a garden is great, especially if you live in a warm climate. It allows you to spend your free time outside relaxing among flagrant flowers and plants. It provides you with the unique opportunity to grow your own food. But what’s most important is that it gives you a pleasant feeling of satisfaction after …
Growing your herbs at home is a no-brainer. Most of them are easy to grow, so they provide a quick win in any garden. They’re one of my favorite things to grow, and my herb garden is always buzzing with life. Once I learned how to dry herbs, I now have an abundance of these …
For those growing your herbs at home, there comes a time when it’s necessary to dry them out to preserve them for use later. I came to this point when I realized that the herbs growing in my indoor greenhouse with the AeroGarden were getting too moist and starting to experience root rot. So, I began trying …
If you lived anywhere near Mount Vernon in Ohio several decades ago, you knew my grandparents’ farm: the McConnell Berry Farm. The incredible U-pick strawberries and U-pick blueberries operation was my favorite place in the world as a kid – and not just because my awesome grandparents lived there. I was obsessed with blueberries. As …
Tall, radiant blossoms reaching for the sky can mean only one thing: sunflowers! These giant beauties add wonderful texture, color, and earthen bright touches to the garden, and they provide some much-needed folic acid and happy fiber to your diet when you eat their seeds. This year is my first time growing sunflowers, and I’m …
I enjoy spending time in the backyard with my friends and family. We all love playing different games, watching movies, or relaxing together. However, none of us can imagine having fun outside without a tasty BBQ. There are many delicious meat recipes I’ve mastered over the years. If you are interested in that, you can …
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