Archive for the ‘Edible Landscaping’ Category
Monday, July 12th, 2010
There are so many land mines when it comes to food. You can’t have too many foods high in cholesterol, and you can’t eat too much sugar. There is a balance that must be maintained, but consuming healthier meals doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice taste and flavor. This ...
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Monday, March 1st, 2010
Once you have your equipment for making homemade jam, you can start putting those backyard strawberries, raspberries and blackberries to good use. So where do you begin? The instructions below will help you make approximately 8 eight-ounce jars or four pints of jam. After you get comfortable with the jam ...
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Monday, January 18th, 2010
Planning a backyard nut orchard can be a creative experience. Although commercial orchards are plotted in perfect rows, it doesn’t mean that the one in your backyard has to mimic this structure. Instead you can incorporate the trees into your current landscape and make your yard more functional.
The summer heat ...
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
What diet are you going to try in 2010? With all of the diet fads, it might be hard to make a decision. However, instead of being on a diet for a few months to drop some excess pounds, why not enter the new year with the goal of a ...
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Monday, December 7th, 2009
The annual wear and tear on your traditional holiday ornaments can cause them to break to the point where they cannot be salvaged. Instead of buying more plastic and glass ornaments to replace your old ones, try making your own Christmas ornaments that can be reused or recycled.
The wintertime is ...
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Friday, September 25th, 2009
Just because winter will be here soon, it doesn’t mean that you have to give up cooking with the herbs that you love. Even in the cold season, some herbs can flourish inside as long as they have enough sunlight and water. Keep these five herbs growing indoors during the ...
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
When you have a wildlife garden, there are some tasks you should complete during the month of September. For instance, you need to mow the meadow/wildflower lawn, harvest any remaining fruit, plant evergreens, clear annual flower beds and collect seeds. Taking the time out to complete these tasks is beneficial ...
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
An indoor garden can be more than just for decoration. You can also add some edible crops, which can save you some money during the fall and winter. The basics of an indoor garden include foliage plants, vines and climbers, large and tall plants, flowering plants, succulents and cactus and ...
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Monday, July 6th, 2009
A forest can provide a variety of sustenance, and if you’re going camping this summer, an interesting challenge would be to see how long you can survive on a vegetarian diet. Edible plants and nuts contain enough protein to sustain you, but you have to know what to look for. ...
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
What if you could make fresh herbal tea this summer without having to buy tea bags from the store? Well, you can by growing an herbal tea garden this summer. Fortunately, herbs require little space to grow, so you can incorporate variety of herbal combinations in your garden design. Plus, ...
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