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Color-Changing Lavender Lemonade Recipe There’s something a little magical about watching a glass of lemonade shift from deep blue-violet to a soft pink before your eyes. That’s the fun...
Harnessing the Power of Cover Crops Within the world of farming and agriculture, there may be a few hidden gem secrets that typical gardeners are not aware of. Cover crops have materialized as a...
What is a Scape? Garlic scapes are the curly, green shoots that emerge from hardneck garlic bulbs as they mature. These colorful tendrils, also known as garlic stems or garlic tops, are nature’s...
Background Traditional Ever wonder how pharmaceutical companies found and invented many modern medicines? Nature. Natural remedies derive from plants and have been used by humans for thousands of...
Photo Credit: Douglas Shapero Fiber Containers Advantages Fiber pots are by far the most eco-friendly because they are biodegradable. Fiber is an excellent alternative to other containers for users...
History & Uses Containers for plants have existed for thousands of years. They have been used for decorative fashions, reducing the need to kneel or bend over and providing easy access for...
Questions Answered Mylar bags, what are they? Why can they be utilized as an alternative to glass jars? These are questions that will be answered during this blog. Material & History Mylar bags...
Definitions: Rhizome: is an underground plant stem that produces roots and shoots. Culm: a stem or stalk. Shoot: a young stem that is produced from a plant. Neck: a thick, underground stem that...
Background History Composting has been utilized in farming for thousands and thousands of years all the way back to B.C. when it was first recorded. Written on clay tablets, early civilizations that...
Background Basil is a herb staple to have in your spice rack or fresh in your fridge. Did you know that there are roughly 50 to 150 different species of Basil? The most common are Sweet Basil, Small...