by Jennifer Richardson When dietitians talk about leafy green vegetables, Swiss chard is at the top of the list. Related to beets (and sometimes called leaf beet), Swiss chard as nutritious as spinach and easier to grow. One cup of chard has 300 times the recommended daily … [Read more...]
Best Ways to Buy Cheap Land for a Homestead
by Erin Marissa Russell Looking for the best ways to buy cheap land for a homestead? Once you’ve decided to buy a homestead, the next step is to find the right piece of land—and part of finding the right piece of land is finding a piece of land for the right price. Here, we’ll … [Read more...]
How to Grow the Oleander Plant (Nerium oleander)
Oleander (Nerium oleander) is a shrub or small tree that blooms in summer with large, striking flowers in shades of red, white, light yellow, and pink. Because of its dense branching and rapid growth rate it is a popular hedge. Planting an oleander hedge is an excellent way to … [Read more...]
What is the best month to plant basil?
QUESTION: What is the best month to plant basil? I don't want to plant it too early or too late in the season and I still haven't planted yet. - Emily L ANSWER: This will depend upon your planting zone. Each planting zone has a final frost date. Therefore, you can plan your … [Read more...]
Mexican Oregano vs. Oregano, Compared and Explained
By Erin Marissa Russell Are you curious about the differences between Mexican oregano (sometimes called Puerto Rican oregano) and Mediterranean oregano (often simply called oregano)? We’ll break the facts down for you so you’re well versed in the difference between Mexican … [Read more...]
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