By Julie Christensen Seasoned vegetable gardeners are a bit like fishermen boasting about their catch. They gauge their success as gardeners by the size of the fruit in their watermelon patch. Growing watermelon in the home garden is a cinch -- if you have the right conditions … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Broccoli
People usually love broccoli or can't stand it. But, its healthy benefits should earn it a regular position on your dinner plate and a growing space in your home garden. Broccoli may be eaten raw in salads or cooked as a side dish or casserole ingredient. The best way to cook … [Read more...]
20 Fun Facts About Watermelon
By Julie Christensen What would summer be without juicy, sweet watermelon? Watermelon makes the perfect snack, picnic food or summer dessert. It’s also refreshing in smoothies, fruit pops and sorbets. Have you ever wondered where watermelon came from? How about the old wive’s … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Eat a Local Diet
There are a number of grass roots movements promoting the concept of local eating. One such group is the 100 Mile Diet – Local Eating for Global Change. Eating a diet rich in local ingredients is important for a number of reasons. In fact, there are a multitude of reasons for … [Read more...]
Vegetable Juicing for a Healthy Lifestyle
Are you thinking of juicing? Interested in the benefits of vegetable juicing? There are many reasons to choose juicing. Nothing beats fresh vegetable juice for its goodness, nutrition, and extreme health benefits. So whether you're looking for a healthy addition to your diet … [Read more...]
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