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Nearly all types of vegetables that you grow in a backyard garden can be grown in a container. A window sill, a patio, a balcony, or a well-lit area of the house are all well-suited areas for container gardening. Some ...

Cucumbers are one of the oldest cultivated vegetables and are thought to have originated in northern India. Later, early explorers and travelers introduced them to other parts of Asia. The ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome were well acquainted ...

Growing a vegetable garden is an exciting hobby that has a number of wonderful benefits. It is something that people all across the United States (as well as around the world) really enjoy doing, with delicious fresh veggies and fruits ...

Throughout the centuries, wars have been waged over herbs and spices, and entirely new civilizations have been discovered in an effort to seek out the best trade routes to supply the wealthy with their favorite culinary delights. The history of ...

Stress is an unfortunate reality of daily life. Stress can be a result of major life changes such as getting divorced or starting a new career. It can also be due to minor issues such as losing a sporting event ...

When you embrace the homesteading lifestyle, there are a host of questions you must ask yourself. One of the fundamental decisions you must make is what are your goals and aspirations for the scope of your endeavor. In our case, ...

Harvesting, saving and starting your own seed for your flower and vegetable garden(s) is a rewarding experience. It makes you feel accomplished, and believe it or not… it isn’t all that difficult. Seed starting isn’t something you decide to do ...

Asparagus is a delightful, nutrient-packed vegetable that many people are not able to enjoy due to the cost. In the produce section of your local supermarket, you will probably find that asparagus is a pricey vegetable when compared to tomatoes, ...

Nothing says the tropics quite like the sight of a grove of banana trees. The good news is that these versatile and tasty fruit-bearing trees aren’t exclusive to the tropics, although they do tend to grow best in warm and ...

Cold frames are enclosures built to provide protection to plants during the cooler growing seasons. The roof of the enclosure is built to be transparent in order to allow sunlight in, while the enclosure itself prevents the escape of heat ...