Kitchen

  • Is Cucumber A Fruit Or Vegetable?

    Here’s the deal! Did you ever ask yourself this question – “Is cucumber a fruit or a vegetable?” All fruits and veggies are very…

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    Deadhead Flowers For More Flowers!

    Deadheading flowers is a very important job to do in the garden as it helps to increase the number of blooms on your plants.…

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    Cyclamen Plant Care For Winter Colour

    Cyclamen are beautiful, petite ornamentals that are beloved around the holidays. They are one of the world’s most popular potted plants, distinguished by their…

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  • purple and white calibrachoa flowers in white ceramic vase

    How To Grow And Care For Calibrachoa – Million Bells

    You’ve seen the Calibrachoa, a tender perennial commonly known as “Million Bells.” You’ve enjoyed this plant in the nightshade family filling containers and baskets…

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  • Peperomia plant in a pot

    Peperomia Care, Propagation and Varieties

    The Peperomia plant is an easy care, versatile and recommended houseplant that that may be used in any room of the house. They are…

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  • red and black lady bug - a good bug - on green leaf plant

    Beneficial Insects and Good Bugs For Your Garden

    Here’s the deal on Beneficial Insects (aka good garden bugs). You may think all insects are pests or bugs, but that simply is not…

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  • A cleaned up and made over indoor garden

    Building a Seed Growing Light Stand

    You can construct a seed growing light stand or modify an inexpensive shelving unit. You will need to take into account a few factors:…

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  • Two hands cupped together holding seeds

    About Ordering Your Seeds

    I used to be early if my order was in February, but now you will find many of the seeds that you want are…

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  • A white cast aluminum table with two chairs in a quiet, manicured garden setting

    Upgrading Your Garden at Almost No Cost

    Firstly, upgrading your garden won’t happen if you aren’t willing to experiment with landscaping and do yard work. However, we want to offer you…

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  • A leafy area with pests on it's twigs

    19 Garden Pests and How To Treat Them

    Unfortunately, one of the most severe issues you will face off is the fight with pests. I will list you here some basic strategies…

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  • New spring purple and yellow flowers growing

    Veggie Bites – Colour in my garden

    Colour is coming back to my garden. The crocuses are jewel-like in the early morning, the bloodroot opens up to the spring sunshine, and…

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  • A container garden with Alliums, Anemone, Muscari, and Hyacinths seeds ready to be planted in layers

    Veggie Bites – Layered Bulb Planter, Container Garden

    I decided that I wanted to try a bulb ‘lasagna’ planter. These planters are often featured on my favourite British gardening shows. I removed…

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  • A garden room set in a forested area with sunset shining through trees

    5 Creative Tips To Breathe Vibrancy Into Your Garden Room

    A garden room is the perfect way to add more space to a home and create an outdoor escape that you can enjoy whatever…

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  • Basket of Freshly picked home garden vegetables, tomatoes, lettuce, herbs, peppers

    Building a Home Vegetable Garden

    If you have a garden of your own, getting access to fresh fruits and vegetables is convenient, but what if you live in an…

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  • The leaves of six herbs against a white background

    7 Best Kitchen Herbs for Cooking That You Can Grow Yourself

    Cooking with fresh herbs and spices does not have to be complicated or expensive. You can also have an indoor herb garden, especially if…

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  • Veggie Bites – Microgreens for Breakfast

    If I were to continue with microgreens, I think I would grab several packets of regular seed from the dollar store and do a…

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  • Veggie Bites – A Egg!

    As I opened up their enclosure, I noticed something that made my day. An egg!! They had not laid any eggs since late November.…

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  • a package of microgreen seeds

    Veggie Bites – Microgreens

    Microgreens are basically the seedlings of edible vegetables like beets and kale, or herbs like basil or cilantro. Their popularity in the kitchen seemed…

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    A Quick Guide to Composting

    If you’re looking for a way to add minerals, nutrients, and soil-enriching microorganisms into your garden, let us guide you on composting. Composting is good…

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  • Ideas for Your Backyard this Autumn

    Having the right setup in your backyard during the autumn can create a welcoming, warm space for gatherings or just enjoying some quiet time.…

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  • A decorative space with two young houseplants in white containers

    Popular Houseplants for a Healthy Home

    Do you want to use plastic plants in your home, or popular houseplants? Real plants contribute to a healthy home. Plastic plants are easier…

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  • Dehydrated apricots emerging from an oven

    Dehydrator Recipes for Storing Food

    Dehydration is the best way to store food for the long-term. We scoured our favorite homesteading sites to find the best recipes for the…

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  • Three green ferns against a black background

    Fern Care Guide

    Photo by: Lesley Davidson We all love ferns, they are a classic houseplant. Ferns come in all kinds of sizes, textures and colors. Yet…

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  • What is ‘Extra Virgin’: Demystifying Olive Oil

    Olive Oil has been produced for thousands of years. Originally, olive oil was used as lampante or lamp oil. Production was largely centralized to…

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