By Julie Christensen Peach trees are notoriously susceptible to disease problems, especially during rainy, humid weather. They’re also not particularly long-lived, and usually must be replaced after 10 to 15 years. However, if you live in a mild climate suitable … [Read more...]
10 Top Gardeners to Follow on Twitter
By Julie Christensen If you’ve resisted Twitter, believing it to be the ultimate in banality, it’s time to rethink this view. Sure, Twitter users to share everything from what they had for breakfast to which running shoes they plan to wear, but, choose wisely and you’ll find … [Read more...]
Support Local Foods in the City with Urban Agriculture
Urban agriculture is the practice of farming in or directly around a city or town. Today, it usually refers to large outdoor gardens in the center of urban areas either in vacant lots or on rooftops. While it is often considered a sustainable practice, this label can be … [Read more...]
10 Cool Gardeners to Follow on Pinterest
By Julie Christensen If you love looking through glossy gardening magazines for inspiration, then you’ve got to try Pinterest. At Pinterest, gardening enthusiasts pin photos, articles and instructions, both for themselves and to share with others. Just click on a “pinner’s" … [Read more...]
Healthy Recipes to Fight High Blood Pressure
By Julie Christensen You probably know that you should limit your sodium intake if you have high blood pressure, but did you know that limiting sugar is a good idea too? Uncontrolled blood sugar has been linked to a host of problems, including high blood pressure, cardiovascular … [Read more...]
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