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Dill Growing and Care Guide

Dill is a biennial herb that grows for 2 years. In cold climates it is grown as an annual and in warm climates it is self seeding and will grow news plants year after year. Dill can be grown in 10 out of the 13 plant Zones. One meth about dill is that it can…

Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Fall is in full swing my friends and that means that some of our tomatoes didn’t have time to ripen. This may sound like a bad thing, but it is actually exciting. Why, because we get to make fried green tomatoes! Green Tomatoes are prefect for frying because they are crispy, tangy, and won’t get…

Fall of The Bone Turkey Recipe

Thanksgiving is that wonderful time of year where the whole family gathers around and fights over who gets the turkey’s legs. If you find yourself asking, ‘why can’t the whole turkey be as juicy and sweet as the turkey’s legs? How will I stop this constant fighting and resentment?” You have come to right recipe…

How to Grow Yellow Watermelons

Yellow watermelon originates from the continent of Africa. It is said to be the original watermelon before all of the other colors of watermelon were cultivated. There are many different varieties of yellow watermelon today. Some are sweet, some have a honey taste, and some are slightly sour. No matter what kind of yellow watermelon…

How to Grow Common Pearlbush

Common Pearlbush also known as Exochorda Racemosa and Pearlbush is a native plant from China. This enchanting shrub gets its name from the lovely pearl shaped flower buds that grow on its branches. These buds open up into five petal white flowers that can be grown all over the world.   Zones – 4 –…

How to Grow Butter Lettuce

Butter Lettuce originates from the Mediterranean for its sweet soft leaves. It can be eaten raw or cooked in a verity of salads and dishes. It gets its name from the fake that it reminds people of the soft silky texture of butter. Below are growing and care tips for growing your own Butter Lettuce…

Broccoli Cheese Penne Pasta Recipe

Penne pasta was invented in the 1800s by Giovanni Battista Capurro. The pasta is typically served with either a white sauce or a red sauce. This version of sauce was created by me for my children using their ingredients. The broccoli flowerets in this recipe only use the very top of the broccoli. It is…

How to Grow False Shamrock

The false shamrock plant is a beautiful green and purple plant that originates from Brazil. Although it has large clover like leaves it isn’t in the clover family. False Shamrock also known as Oxalis triangularis is actually a rhizomatous wood sorrel plant. It spreads and grows through underground corms. Below you will find growing and…

Red, White, And Blue Sweet Cream Pancake Recipe

A lot of restaurants in America serve different versions of red, white, and blue pancakes for their holiday breakfast specials during July for the 4 of July celebration. Normally they serve buttermilk pancakes or plain pancakes with fresh fruits and whipped cream. I have even seen places serve pancakes with red white and blue sprinkles.…

How to Grow Sweet Basil

Sweet Basil is a tropical plant that can be traced back to Central Africa, Southeast Asia, India, and Egypt. In tropical climates basil is  grown as a perennial and biennial plant. In cold climates it is grown as an annual plant. Easy to grow from seed or propagate basil is a staple herb all over…

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