Herbs are usually dried and pre-ground before being packaged and shipped to stores. This diminishes their flavor exponentially, and their pallid aromas barely season anything we cook. Luckily enough, culinary herbs are compact plants that can grow in some odd, but adorable places. Enjoy year-round, fresh, bursting with flavour herbs with this guide to indoor herb...

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All dog owners know that they love to chew on things they shouldn’t. I’ve seen my dog eat crayons, paper, and countless other things that really shouldn’t have been anywhere near her mouth. Many dogs are poisoned by house plants annually! Avoid potential catastrophe by only keeping non-toxic plants in the house, such as the 20...

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Most people don’t start planning their annual vegetable garden until February or March, but they don’t have to! Autumn isn’t only associated with harvesting crops. It’s also the perfect time to start planning and preparing your garden for next year. Read on to learn how and why. Plan Next Year’s Vegetable Garden This Fall The days...

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Scorzonera hispanica has many different names, depending on where it’s eaten. It’s known as black salsify, black oyster root, viper herb, and Spanish salsify, among others. No matter what you call it, this vegetable has a lot going for it. Although black salsify might be a stranger to many kitchens, there’s no need to leave...

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Before we begin, let me disclose that although this article is titled as “a guide to deadheading” and that this seems like a gothic topic, that deadheading has nothing to do with dark themes, metal music or afterlife elements. Deadheading, in gardening terms, refers to the action of removing a flower, or head, from the...

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There are few things better than having fresh eggs at hand for creating all kinds of mouthwatering dishes. Thanks to a resurgence in self-sufficiency, people around the world are enjoying fresh eggs from their own chickens instead of running to the grocery store to get them. Take note, however, that some chickens are better than...

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You’ve done your homework, and it sure paid off. You learned which tomato varieties to plant, helped them flourish, and finally harvested those beauties. Be proud of yourself! The garden is full of beautiful, delicious tomatoes, and you’ve undoubtedly discovered a few new favorites. By following this guide on how to save tomato seeds, you...

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Although most vegetables are annual, did you know that many wonderful vegetable plants are perennial? Annual plants are those that only grow for one season die when the season is over. Perennial plants are those that will come back at the start of each new season again and again. Here are 28 fabulous perennial vegetables...

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There is no use in denying, it so let’s just face it: the world needs lettuce. It’s not the tastiest vegetable, and usually can’t be eaten on its own (hello dressing!). In addition, this vegetable isn’t placing high on people’s “favourite vegetables” lists. Lettuce is low in nutrients, and has very low calorie, carb, vitamin,...

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The possibility of losing produce is every gardener’s worst nightmare. You chose the best tomato seedlings, and selected the perfect garden location in your garden for them. Your family worked hard all season, watered them well, and gave them the love and care that they needed. Now cold weather is looming, but those tomatoes are still...

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