it’s edimental: the showiest tropical edibles, with marianne willburn

Cumin, Cuminum cyminum, is probably my all time favorite culinary spice.Since I use it in just about everything that I cook, I am

These Fuzzy Foliage Houseplants have delicate hairs on the surface that is soft to touch. The leaves have a velvety feel, which also makes the plant stand out.

With its long history of medicinal use, I find yarrow to be one of the most incredible and fascinating common garden plants.An herbaceous perennial and member of the

. In this article, we will take a closer look at Tree With Purple Leaves. Planting these can add a unique touch to any garden or landscape

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Woodland gardens have a unique charm that transports us to a world of tranquility and natural beauty.

But there’s always more to do in other parts of the garden, too.On the list are some strategic summer pruning tasks, and a likewise strategic plan for deadheading or otherwise reducing self-sowers (like celandine poppy, Stylophorum diphyllum, above) so there’s not too much of a good thing, for instance. Plus there are perennials in need of haircuts.My friend Ken Druse, autho

Fothergilla Monticola a shrub which I was not familiar with

Rich in energy, protein, fats, carbohydrates, sugar, fiber, and sodium, baby food is a powerhouse of nutrients that remains potent even after it is old and is not advised to use for kids. Here are some helpful Expired Baby Food Uses in the garden that will benefit your plants greatly!

It’s an age-old debate that’s almost impossible to avoid when living with another person: Does silverware go up or down in the dishwasher? And is there even a right answer? Since the popularization of the dishwasher, how to load this appliance has been a hot point of contention, particularly when it comes to silverware. Should silverware be rinsed first? Should you organize each utensil so like is grouped with like? Should you use the silverware basket or the rack, if your dishwasher is a newer model? Some people are adamant that silverware should be placed handle-up, while others insist on handle-down—but those aren’t actually the only options.

Do you dump the leftovers after mowing your lawn? Don’t. LearnHow to Use Grass Clippings in the Garden in this informative article and make the best of the natural resources around you!

Zinnias are truly marvelous flowers, spectacularly colorful annuals that are incredibly easy to grow.And they come in a dizzying array of colors,