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Be sure to visit theMother Nature placed the coffee bush in a natural, biologically diverse forest setting. International groups like thepromote other causes including Fair-Trade (guaranteeing farmers a livable income), organic production and sustainability.is...

Don't press the soil down. For those of us with this shared love, the idea ofhas exciting possibilities. Water seeds daily but not too much, just moist.Once your seeds have germinated, the plant can either be left or transplanted in a porous,with a high...

They also cannot take temperatures below freezing and will not do well in temperatures that stay consistently below 65 F. Keep them away from drafts in the winter.When growing coffee plants, the soil needs to stay moist, but not soaking wet.

Using clean, sharp pruning shears, cut the stem at a 45-degree angle, ¼-inch above where the leaf attaches to the stem (axil), paying attention to top growth to retard size. When cutting back coffee plant, remember this plant is very forgiving and pruning...

I don't even wait for the brewing to finish, as soon as I return from dog duty, I stick a bowl under the dripper and pour myself that first, strongest, best cup of coffee.When I was a kid, my parents used one of those old fashioned, on the stove percolators.

Since about 1995, Starbucks stores have made thousands of pounds of used coffee grounds available at no charge to gardeners.If I were somewhat more of a romantic poet, I would surely write odes and recite amorous sonnets with mandolin accompaniment to...

This vine has a critical relationship with a rare species of Carpenter Ant, Camponotus schmitzi. It includes two South American myrmecophytes, one of which is carnivorous. The term myrmecophyte refers to a plant that lives in a symbiotic relationship...

A person feels able to concentrate, and alert instead of drowsy or tipsy. Caffeine: you can chew caffeinated gum, use caffeinated soap or even caffeinated lip balm. PHOTO OF YERBA MATE THANKS TO LUNAVOX.

It's possible for many people to begin to tolerate, or even enjoy, the flavor of cilantro where previously it tasted of soap.If you want to “turn” the taste buds of a cilantro hater, try crushing the tender leaves.

And tell Juniper her noisy son, Edmund, is doing fine too (wow, can that boy scream!). Tell my sisters ‘hi' for me, Mom. They get nice comments about me, about how clever and beautiful I am.

Moist, cool, protected sites will attract slugs seeking shelter during the day and conditions in which to lay their eggs. These "snails without shells" have been around for centuries and, according to horticultural references from the late nineteenth...

It can also occur with purchased seed that may have been cross pollinated with wild cucurbits. Cucurbits contain a group of chemicals called cucubitacins. But have you ever had squash that is bitter tasting and, if so, is bitter squash edible?

Add some dry leaves or shredded paper. (I can always tell when my pile is too dry when the fire ants take up residence.) Also, get in the habit of poking and turning the pile periodically to add oxygen.If your pile has been around awhile but doesn't feel...

You may or may not be familiar with the spice cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum. Do not stir or the foam will collapse. Requires a heated greenhouse or a very warm, shady humid place inside a building...hot steamy bathrooms are ideal."Obviously, the images...

Mama's favorite way to enjoy anise biscotti is to dunk them in her coffee! Biscotti can be made in a variety of ways, using almonds, pistachios or dried fruits. For this recipe, you don't have to use seeds at all, but they sure enhance the texture and...

I look forward to spring for so many reasons. I couldn't figure out why anybody would mark an already well traveled road. I got to say "I told you so" and have reverted back to my bare foot ways.This spring, if you're looking for a fun outing for the...

I don't use them.Food should be in smallish pieces (under 2 inches). There are manyin North America. They hate light.All your vegetative waste can go into the bin: fruit and vegetable trimmings, peels and skins; coffee grounds (even the filter) and tea...

(Don't let the terms turn you off - these can be naturally sweet, refreshing cups.)Tea is harvested from the same camellia bush around three times a year.The "greenest" taste usually comes from the first growth of spring, usually called the "first flush."Black...

Thirdly, and probably most importantly, locate your bin where it will receive direct sunlight. Drill large air holes 6-12" inches from the top, and stack straw bales around the exposed portion of the sides, being careful not to block the air holes.

Blanching promotes healthy celery and encourages the production of chlorophyll. With proper growing conditions, it's easy to avoid that bitter-tasting, pungent celery.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });If...

Keep essential oil out of bright sunlight. A short, heavily branched perennial shrub, lavender grows to a height of 18 to 24 inches. Of dried lavender buds to 3 cups of sugar. Lavender calms nerves, eases anxiety and promotes a restful sleep.

Most people consider elderberries too bland, bitter or astringent to eat raw.Most people prefer to use elderberries in recipes. American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), also known as sweet elder or black elderberry, produces berries with a flavor slightly...

I say most, because again, we all have our own preferences. I am picky about my fruit and fear this experience might wean me off tomatoes immediately! The question is, why would tomatoes taste bitter, or even sour?There are over 400 volatile compounds...

It's called TRPV1, which is responsible for detecting some other pain sensory input, too. The poor seagull lost its voice. Some birds, like the seagull, have an activated receptor, but others, like the chicken, do not.

Many of them are not gardeners and don't really realize the gold they're throwing away, but some of them are gardeners who just have not yet discovered the beneficial properties contained in kitchen wastes.

Move over apples, pears and grapes; make room for persimmons. The seasonal fruits begin maturing in many backyards every fall in October., look for persimmons for sale at your local grocery stores.Here at our home, we may not have room for another tree,...

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