Black rose and black tulip has always been the dream of gardeners. We haven’t reached that dream yet, but we are getting closer. Flowers we call black, are actually very, very dark red or purple flowers, so dark they appear black to us. If you are like me, and want some black flowers in your […]
4 Tips for Landscaping Along Your Fence Line A well-landscaped yard can make all the difference in terms of curb appeal. But if you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t have a lot of extra time or money to spend on landscaping your entire property. That’s why focusing on one specific area, like the fence […]
Contrary to popular speculation or belief, growing grapes in your backyard is not as difficult as one may presume. When someone mentions the idea of starting a grape garden, one may immediately assume that without acres of free land at their disposal, it will be almost impossible to be successful. This is absolutely NOT true! […]
As oriental dishes are becoming more popular in America, so are the vegetables used in those dishes. You can grow these unusual Asian vegetables in your own organic garden. create a garden Happy Frog Citrus and Avocado Fertilizer thyme plants Mizuna: Also know as Japanese Greens, Japanese Mustard, Spider Mustard and many more. Mizuna is […]
Starting Guide to Composting When organic matter has finished decomposing the end result is compost. Although there are many types of organic matter such as manure, leaves, garden waste and kitchen scraps etc. although there are many types of composting organic matter will eventually do its job with or without you. Composting does not have […]
Tomatoes from the grocery store shelves taste like-NOTHING! Why? Most of the tomatoes purchased from grocery stores have been harvested days before they reach the grocery, treated to turn red, and bred to stay firm and not bruise on the shelves. Plant breeding for the last fifty years has concentrated on producing a tomato that […]
What you need: 1/2 kilogram boneless and skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 1/4 cups linguine pasta 1 cup tomato sauce 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes […]
Pasta is a favorite dish worldwide, so if you’re a cooking beginner, knowing how to cook pasta is a must. There are endless options when it comes to cooking pasta dishes. You can choose from a variety of noodles, sauces, meats, veggies and even herbs and spices to make your own. But if you’re just […]
Top Three Herb Garden Plants Here are my top three herb garden plants. That is, if you’re primarily gardening for culinary herbs. With this list in hand on your first trip to the nursery, you’re bound to have success in finding what not only works in your yard but choices that will mesh well with […]
Have you tried storing basil for the winter in a milk carton? This is just one of three good methods to store basil that are revealed below. With the threat of frost, all garden basil must be harvested and then hopefully stored to be enjoyed during the cold months to come. Since basil has a […]