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If you are looking to have more fresh, organic fruit at home, growing it yourself is the perfect way to accomplish that. You don’t need a big vineyard just to grow fruit in your own backyard. There are some fruits that grow in pots, both outside and inside your home.
Lemons
One of the fruits that will grow well in pots is lemons. This is great news since when you make things like lemonade or want lemons for your fruit-infused water, you typically want a large amount of them. While they aren’t super expensive at the grocery store, it does add up, especially when you want to organic varieties.
You can grow your own lemons right at home in a container without needing to plant large lemon trees that are difficult to take care of. Just make sure your container is in the right environment for growing. Continue reading
When shopping for plants at your local garden center, you may notice some are marked ‘heirloom,” while others are labeled “hybrid.” Have you ever wondered what these terms mean – or which is better for you?
These terms seem to create a lot of confusion among novice and experienced gardeners alike. There are those who swear that heirlooms are the only way to go because they think hybrids plants are inferior. On the other hand, hybrid fans are convinced they are a better all around choice, because they tend to be more vigorous producers and are less susceptible to disease and pests.
In reality, there may be room in every garden for both types of plants. To better understand the distinction between heirloom and hybrid plant varieties, it helps to look at how they came to be.
Open-Pollination vs. Careful Manipulation
Open-pollination is a form of plant reproduction which occurs in one of two ways: Continue reading
While many people are focused only on growing their own fruits, veggies, and herbs, don’t forget about nuts! There are many of them that you can grow right in your home, as long as you have the right climate and soil. Here are some nuts to try growing at home.
Almonds
One of the best nuts to have in your healthy diet is almonds. These are really nutritious and a superfood, so you know they’re good for you!
Almonds are perfect if you are on a low-carb diet and need the fiber without the carbs, or if you need more protein and iron while on a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Almonds are often grown in California in the United States, but that doesn’t mean you can’t grow them yourself. Many environments allow you to grow almond trees, but you do need a hot and dry climate. Continue reading
