Not everyone likes the taste of spring onions, but would you consider consuming them more often if we told you how good they actually are for your health? They are rich in sulfur, they lower your blood sugar levels, help with your digestion, and are good in preventing colds and flu. On top of all …
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You will be crying tears of happiness once you learn how to grow onions. Well, maybe a few of those tears will be from cutting the onions you harvested, but either way, having an endless supply of onions in your backyard is awesome! Onions are a tasty and versatile food. Is it hard to grow …
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So you’re tired of hearing everyone talk about how good your neighbor’s yard looks, while they consistently overlook your own. Don’t worry, we can get your lawn as lush, green, and brimming as any on the block or the neighborhood. All you have to do is become familiar with grass seed and learn a few …
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Nothing is better than hot corn on the cob, soaked in butter, eaten on your back porch with such gusto that kernels end up smeared all over your face. That is, nothing is better than hot, fresh corn on the cob. Corn that is freshly picked is unbelievably juicy and sweet to the point that …
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Mushrooms are a great source of nutrients and they are consumed in many different ways, be it as a pizza topping or grilled outdoors with just a pinch of mozzarella melting in the caps over the fire. Mushrooms have a high content of fibers, are rich in antioxidants, contain copper and potassium, and have plenty …
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Growing your own vegetables is an admirable effort. Leaving aside the health factor (a.k.a. the fact that you have full control over the organic growth of your own vegetables), vegetable growth is a chance to know more about the food you eat, to educate yourself on what’s good for your organism, and it’s a good …
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Camellias are notoriously hardy plants that are relatively easy to take care of. They just need biannual fertilization, frequent watering, and annual pruning. People often cut out pruning from their camellia care plan, not deeming it “necessary.” Which is technically fair. If you want to grow camellias, you don’t have to prune them. However, if …
Camellias are not a shrub to shrug at. They produce absolutely gorgeous flowers that pop with color in front of their dark, glossy foliage. How incredible camellias are is not up for debate: these long-blooming flowers provide beauty and elegance to every landscape they adorn. What is up for debate is which camellia species, of the hundreds to …
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Lemongrass is more than just a plant. It’s a plant that’s commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine and used as in tea for its health benefits. According to some research, lemongrass could be an effective weight-loss tool or a way to manage stomach disorders. It’s also believed to keep away mosquitoes. With so many benefits …
If you are not a fan of spicy food, you’re probably wondering how in the world can people stand to eat anything made with chilies? Truth is that chilies can be both super spicy and mild, depending on their color and harvest time. Chili peppers are also rich in vitamins, potassium, and copper, and they …
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