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Italian Peppers For Frying: Tips For Growing Italian Frying Peppers
Those who have never consumed this delight are wondering, “What are Italian frying peppers?” Read on to find out about Italian peppers for frying and what Italian frying pepper varieties are available.variably referred to as Cubanelle, Italianelles...
Ohio
Willoughby
Homemade Gifts from the Garden
Mix well and store in tightly sealed jars. You can embellish the seeds packets by packaging them in a small terracotta pot or in a newspaper pressed pot and tie a ribbon to close. You can easily root a cutting and present it in a decorative pot.I love...
California
El Segundo
Leeks: Good and Good For You
The Egyptians thought so highly of leeks that they were an accepted trade and barter item in commerce.They are just now coming in vogue in the US and are mostly used in soups. Leeks are documented as having been part of the diet of early Egyptians and...
California
El Segundo
Three Aralias for your indoor gardens
These narrow leaves found on houseplant size specimens are the juvenile leaf style. They are happy in a wide range of lighting and average household temperatures. Polyscias species have been known to cause abut it seems rare.
California
El Segundo
Gleaning for Good
Since its inception in 2007, the program has harvested thousands of pounds of unwanted produce from Oakland neighborhoods. Gleaning, the practice of harvesting unwanted or leftover produce, is not new, but it is becoming more popular as a means […]
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Yes, Joyce, there is a Money Tree (Pachira)
Ugh, tax time! Are you wishing that you had a magic money tree? A minor point but one that some readers may find importantMoney Tree art at left by the incomparable "Inky" Used here with permission, Thank you! Inky Art not to be used elsewhere without...
California
El Segundo
Garden Crafts: How-to Instructions For A Macrame\' Hanging Planter
Then make a loop about 8" or so down, and bring the second end back up next to the first. Jute is good, as is this nylon clothesline. It will be marked at the halfway point, with three lengths on each side of your mark.
California
El Segundo
Bad luck with houseplants? Try lucky bamboo
Some vendors caution about cheap, diseased Chinese stock, claiming that Taiwanese produced material is healthier.Once placed on desk or table, a lucky bamboo planter needs less care than many other houseplants.
California
El Segundo
A Grapevine Christmas Tree
After considerable thought, an old tomato cage sprang to mind.I turned it upside down and wired the three prongs together to form a cone. Obviously a sturdy support was needed. I wound them in and out among the grapevines and pushed some up into the center...
California
El Segundo
Warm and Cozy Buckwheat Seeds?
Thank you, my friend.The thumbnail photo is from Wikipedia Public Commons.There was no way to photograph the Cozies as they warmed my feet and neck, but the remaining images will give you an idea of their size and their flexibility.If you are interested...
California
El Segundo
My favorite, versatile, new gardening tool is my \
I'm not sure; I have only just begun to browse through the many apps available on my smart phone. So I agreed, and went back to planting my birthday batch of, and he went off to wrangle with the salesman at the store.He came home with a little beauty...
California
El Segundo
Neem, An Indoor Gardeners Best Friend
Spray the branches and the suface of the soil. Almost every part of the Neem tree is used for medicinal purposes in India. I also like the fact that it works. It will not harm any creatures that feed on the Neem-infected bugs.It is expensive.
California
El Segundo
Canola: Where Does it Come From?
Plant canola (or other oilseeds, turnips and mustards) in your butterfly gardens, and let them flower. Canola is often described as the world's healthiest oil. Does canola oil come from canolas?" Read on.
California
El Segundo
Is Turmeric Good for Chickens?
These same anti-inflammatory properties are beneficial to other animals, as well. Curcumin has been credited with everything from preventing heart attacks to fighting cancer, but as with much herbal and holistic medicine, few actual scientific studies...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Hummers at your window - a great gift idea!
I bought a large hanging pot of Fuschia 'Blue Eyes' to further entice the little flying jewels and hung that on the same pole. Here's a goodwith a lot of information about feeders and maintenance including cleaning.In May, I hung my HummZinger on a pole...
California
El Segundo
Snakes- Good for the Garden
This viper is an efficient roden eater, but a potential danger to pets and people, so this is one best not to have in the garden... Photo on left by kakiana, and right by troisBut even the poisonous snakes have their effect on wild rodent populations...
California
El Segundo
Is Hackberry Good for Firewood?
The wood is heavy, but that helps keep sparks and smoke at enjoyable minimums. The tenacious hackberry tree (Celtis occidentalis), hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 2 through 9, withstands much that nature sends its way.
California
Santa Monica
Is Gatorade Good for Plants?
Moreover, the combination caused a moldy substance to coat the plant's soil, preventing absorption of any nutrients from the soil.Plants need a combination of light, water and soil that contains minerals such as nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium,...
California
Santa Monica
Party Favors From the Heart: African Violets and Handmade Containers
The following is a short tale of my journey to matrimonial insanity and back. While monogrammed napkins and bubbles are nice, they didn't really speak to me or about me. I just happened to have 24-hour access to a potter's wheel at school.
California
El Segundo
Gardening Gifts A to Z
These dipped gloves are surprisingly tough, durablecomfortable. The ability to root and propagate almost any plant. Small citrus are generally hardy in frost-free regions, and are well suited to life as a large potted plant.lists Meiwa kumquat as an "unusual...
California
El Segundo
Diana\'s Anise Biscotti
Place biscotti on their side back on the cookie sheets.Bake again at the lower temperature for 15-25 minutes.Check the bottoms and when they are slightly toasted turn them over and bake the other side for 5-10 minutes.When completely cool, they store...
California
El Segundo
What the Gardener Gets for Christmas
We gardeners know what we want, but on gift-giving holidays, what do we usually get? We dream of discovering blue tulips when the rest of the world dreams of winning the lottery. They have nice names like Harvest Essence or Herbal Apple.
California
El Segundo
What Is the Best Potato for Frying?
It is high in fiber and potassium. The green areas may be mildly toxic.Green spots or green tint on potato skin can indicate chlorophyll or higher amounts of glycoalkaloids. Potatoes usually contain low amounts of glycoalkaloids such as solanine and chaconine.
California
Santa Monica
Winter Cover Crops With Canola: Tips On Planting Canola Cover Crops
Canola can be planted either in a tilled garden or no-till. So what is canola and how can canola be uses as a cover crop?You've probably heard of canola oil but did you ever stop to think about where it comes from?
Ohio
Willoughby
Are Egg Shells Good for Roses?
Egg shells are composed of about 95 percent calcium and therefore can provide roses with their full calcium requirement. The nutrients seep into the soil with every rain or watering.
California
Santa Monica
Is Vinegar Good for Tomato Plants?
This will encourage fruiting. Tomatoes are the most commonly grown vegetable in home gardens in America, according to the University of Illinois. Use a watering can to sprinkle this mixture over your tomato plants and the surrounding soil.
California
Santa Monica
Plant Profiles For New Gardeners: Sempervirens tectorum, Hens and Chicks
They are generally very inexpensive and often a friend or neighbor will simply hand you a few 'chicks' if asked. These plant profiles will feature time-tested seeds and plants that are easy to grow, but produce a great show.
California
El Segundo