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You have to be careful when cleaning soft fruits like blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, red currants, and gooseberries so that you don’t hurt the fruit. Broken or bruised fruit won’t keep as long or as well, and if you’re making jams or wine, they could have wild yeast or bacteria that will turn the whole batch … Read more
Have you spotted those eye-catching purple basil plants at the nursery or farmer’s market? If you’re wondering whether you can eat purple basil the answer is a definite yes! This colorful herb offers both visual appeal for your garden and culinary versatility in the kitchen. Is Purple Basil Edible? Purple basil is just as edible … Read more
The Rusty Stone is a quaint little artisans store located in Northfield, Ohio. The Rusty Stone specializes in unique and personalized stone gifts. We create engraved and carved stones at an affordable price. Choose from address stones, name stones, memorial stones, and pet memorials. We carve every stone with care and use real stone sourced … Read more
As an avid gardener keeping my pruning tools in top shape is a top priority. Dull blades make pruning tasks much harder and can damage plants. That’s why I never head out to prune without ensuring my bypass pruner blades are honed to a razor-sharp edge. In this article, I’ll provide a complete guide to … Read more
If you use coriander or cilantro seed for cooking you know spices can be expensive, especially organic. Coriander is the easiest spice to grow, which is good news! Today I’m going to talk about how I quickly pick coriander from my garden, how to tell when it’s ready, and how to dry, store, and use … Read more
Cilantro, also known as coriander, is a popular culinary herb recognized for its bright, citrusy flavor. However, cilantro has some look-alike weeds that can easily be mistaken for the real thing. These imposters can quickly take over your garden if left unchecked. This article will go over how to identify weeds that resemble cilantro and … Read more
This post answers some of the most common questions about how to grow pomegranates successfully. These questions include how to plant and care for pomegranates, how to eat them, and what to do about leaf-footed bugs and fruit that is dry or rotten. I’ve partnered with Kellogg Garden to bring you this post about how … Read more
Anyone have any ideas for perennials that I can plant with spring bulbs this fall? These plants should come up and cover the tulips and daffodils’ leaves after they bloom and then slowly turn yellow. The area is along my garage wall and faces south. It gets a lot of sun and has good drainage. … Read more
Planning out your garden or allotment beds is a good way to get the most out of the natural benefits of planting certain types of plants close to each other. In this way, you can keep pests away, get helpful pollinators, and maybe even make your vegetables taste better when they’re ready to be picked. … Read more
Learn how to draw a great looking Fig with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial. Fig trees have such unique shapes, textures, and details that they make for an excellent drawing subject. As someone who loves botanical illustration, I’ve practiced sketching fig trees countless times to capture their natural beauty. In this step-by-step guide, … Read more