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Health Tip of the Day
Asparagus has been used medicinally since long ago by the Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks.
Asparagus contains 60 percent of the recommended daily allowance of Folic Acid. The leading vegetable to make that claim.
Asparagus … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
The carrot rust fly is a serious pest for gardeners growing carrots. The carrot fly larva hatches in the soil and feeds on the carrot root, rendering the carrots useless.
Companion gardening is an … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Cats love to use soft soil in garden beds for their toilet duties. It is not only a nuisance, it is a health hazard to humans. If the cat who leaves the feces in … Continue Reading
Garlic is one of the best herbs to flavor numerous dishes, but it does leave an odor on the hands. However, there are numerous ways to remove the smell from a chef’s hands.
With all the methods listed below, … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
It is a fact that earthworms improve garden and agricultural soils, but it’s not so well known that earthworms also can help reduce weed growth.
Research has shown that earthworm castings, called vermicompost, … Continue Reading