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Gardening Tip of the Day
Carrots are an easy vegetable to grow. Here are some tips to growing carrots successfully.
There are many varieties of carrots to choose from including short to long, thin to stubby. Various colors are … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Toads love slugs. Attract and keep toads in the garden and there will be many less insect pests, and especially less slugs.
According to The U.S. Department of Agriculture, one adult toad can eat … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Flea beetles are an early season pest that can be easily controlled without poisons.
Flea beetles chew tiny holes in the leaves of plants. When they attack seedlings they can destroy the plants before … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Spinach is easy to grow and has few problems.
Here are some tips on how to grow this easy to care for vegetable.
Plant spinach early in the spring or early fall. Spinach likes … Continue Reading
Health Tip of the Day
Tea is a delicious beverage that can help prevent nasty winter colds and flu. Just drinking one cup a day can reduce by 33% the chance of coming down with a cold or flu … Continue Reading