We spend a lot of money buying organic produce. Aside from using a lot of the scraps for composting that we cut off of fresh vegetables, we do not give it much thought most of the time. The truth is we can use these scraps to grow new plants. Surprisingly, it is very easy to do, and there is nothing like growing free organic produce!
Celery – When you buy a bunch of celery from the market, cut off the root end about an inch above the celery stalk. Place it in a bowl of warm water with
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Growing Dragon Fruit
by T Akery January 2nd, 2013 | Fruits
Dragon fruit is probably something you have only heard mentioned on the Food Network. In fact, you might not even recognize it if you saw it in a grocery store. It has a red or purple outer shell with lots of little seeds inside. Depending on the species, the fruit can be red or white in the middle. It is very close to a kiwi fruit in texture and taste.
The fruit grows on a cactus. This is an ideal one you need to add to your cactus collection. They can be grown in a pot indoors for
The fruit grows on a cactus. This is an ideal one you need to add to your cactus collection. They can be grown in a pot indoors for
Caring for a Clementine Tree
by Jessica B. December 25th, 2012 | Fruits
Where I live, while I can have clementine trees, they won’t be fruitful, but if I lived in a warmer climate, I would plant one immediately! It's that time of year where I eat about 4-5 clementines a day, and what could be nicer than walking out into your yard and picking a clementine?
Temperature: Clementine trees thrive when the temperature is about 85 degrees. Temperatures should not fall below 70 degrees if you want to get the most out of your tree. While trees will survive in colder climates, if the temperature gets below freezing, you may
Temperature: Clementine trees thrive when the temperature is about 85 degrees. Temperatures should not fall below 70 degrees if you want to get the most out of your tree. While trees will survive in colder climates, if the temperature gets below freezing, you may
Blue Dawn Flower
by T Akery December 18th, 2012 | Flowers
The Blue Dawn flower is part of the morning glory family. This flower is really a vine, and it can be very invasive. You will need to take care if you intend on planting this one in your garden. It works really well if you need coverage over fences. The flower is a vibrant blue, and it changes color during the day - ending up a pinkish color at night.
This vine is started from cuttings rather than seeds. The flowers themselves do not produce seeds. Instead, the plant propagates by sending out root runners. It will do this in
This vine is started from cuttings rather than seeds. The flowers themselves do not produce seeds. Instead, the plant propagates by sending out root runners. It will do this in
Wheat Grass for Juicing in Winter
by Kimberly Hays December 14th, 2012 | Organic Gardening
In summer we have an abundance of healthy options for juicing. In winter it becomes a little more difficult to find fresh, healthy options to add to seasonal fruits and vegetables, especially if you prefer organic. You can grow wheat grass indoors, and add the sprouts to salads, or add some of the grass to other dishes, and of course, use them for juice. Wheat grass helps clean your blood, makes your hair shiny, and aids the skin. It is very easy to grow, as well as inexpensive.
Go to your local health food store, and buy organic red wheat
Go to your local health food store, and buy organic red wheat