A relatively non-traditional way to preserve basil is to freeze it. In fact, this works with several herbs. The trick is to keep the leaves from getting frostbitten in the freezer, which industry has accomplished through vacuum sealed freeze drying. In the home kitchen, however, … [Read more...]
No Soil Gardening – Hydroponics, Bioponics, Aquaponics and Vermiponics
When most people hear "no-soil gardening," they immediately think of hydroponics. Yet that is only one of several ways that gardens can be grown without the use of soil. No-soil gardening (or soil-less gardening) is used throughout the world to grow many things. From the American … [Read more...]
Types of Greenhouse Coverings
One of the main components of any type of greenhouse construction — be it for home or commercial use — is the covering, also called glazing. There are four main types of glazing: Plastic Films, Polycarbonate, Glass, and Fiberglass. What you select depends ultimately on budget, … [Read more...]
Growing Walnuts
The most common walnut tree grown in the U.S., aside from the native Black Walnut, is the English (also called Persian) walnut. English walnuts are often preferred for their milder taste and easier shelling, and they will not stain your hands like the husk of black walnuts … [Read more...]
Growing Pistachios
Where Can You Grow Pistachio Trees? Pistachios love the desert heat and are most often grown in New Mexico, Arizona and Southern California. Â They can grow in other dry, hot areas like West Texas as well, but they require both a long hot summer and a cold winter, as the tree … [Read more...]
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