References to aloe vera's uses have been found in early Chinese, Greek, Indian, Egyptian and Christian literature. The walls of the ancient Egyptian pyramids include drawings of aloe vera plants. Alexander the Great conquered the island Socotra in the fourth century B.C. because … [Read more...]
Preserving Peaches: Freezing and Canning
Few things say summer more than sweet, ripe peaches. You probably have fond memories of sitting on a porch eating peaches, the juice dripping down your chin. Home-grown or local peaches taste infinitely better than those trucked from hundreds of miles away, but the fresh peach … [Read more...]
Benefits of Aloe Vera
Aloe vera, also known as Medicine Plant, has been cultivated for over 6,000 years for its health benefits. Native to the Mediterranean, this plant is said to have been the reason Alexander the Great conquered the island Socotra, where the plant was cultivated. Native Americans … [Read more...]
Snow Apple Tree: History and Resources
The Snow Apple -- aptly named for both the fruit’s white flesh and the tree’s winter hardiness -- is one of the oldest known apple varieties. Also called the Fameuse, it originated in France, probably in the 1600s and was introduced to Canada and America one hundred years … [Read more...]
Growing Cherry Tomatoes in Pots: Best Varieties
If you’re dreaming of home-grown tomatoes, but have limited space, growing them in pots is the ideal solution. Cherry tomatoes, with their compact growth, small fruit and early harvest times are a perfect variety to try. Read on to learn everything you need to know about growing … [Read more...]
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