Is avocado a fruit or vegetable? When you ask someone whether an avocado is a fruit or a vegetable, their intuitive answer would probably be a vegetable. This answer could be because avocados are often associated with savory foods and other vegetables, like a salad. However, the anatomy of an avocado holds the clue as …
Gardening
Cruciferous vegetables, also known as Brassica vegetables are true super foods and a great addition to any vegetable garden. We’ll look at how to prepare the soil for these delicious veggies and share a cruciferous vegetables list you can grow in your garden. These vegetables are a fantastic source of nutrients such as vitamin A, …
Most homes today are overstuffed, and yours is probably no exception. We tend to buy new things without getting rid of what they’re supposed to replace. Other times, we simply get new things just because. And then, we accumulate family memorabilia that we just can’t part with. Outdoor sheds solve our need for extra room. …
When you plant your first raspberry patch, there appears to be a lot of empty space around the vertical-growing canes, and it can be tempting to fill in those bare spots with some companion plants. However, raspberries send up new canes every year and may need that extra space as they fill out and spread. …
Gardening is therapeutic, but growing a vegetable garden can also feed your body with wholesome, organic vegetables. Knowing where your vegetables come from can nourish your soul and ease your worries about what you are eating. Let’s look at vegetable gardening for beginners. Why Garden? Many people garden just for exercise; bending, toting, and stooping …
More than 3 million acres are infested with invasive plants in South Dakota. While this may seem on the surface like a strictly ecological problem, these weeds result in losses of more than $100 million every year*. Invasive plants in South Dakota outcompete native plants, degrade wildlife habitat, reduce crop and livestock production, negatively impact outdoor …
With snow on the ground and temperatures too cold to spend much time outdoors, winter is a slower time for most gardeners. But that doesn’t mean they hibernate until spring: plenty of indoor activities keep green thumbs busy when they can’t be in their gardens. There are many winter activities for gardeners, and not all …
Gardening in winter presents unique challenges, but it can also offer rewarding opportunities with the right strategies. Many assume the garden sleeps during the colder months, but that’s far from the truth. Here are some winter gardening ideas to create a stunning landscape that thrives despite the chill. While the palette of plants may change, …
When the flowers finish blooming and the vegetable plants stop producing, you may be ready to curl up under a blanket with a hot drink and a good book as the temperatures drop outside. But first, it’s important to put your garden to rest to ensure a colorful yard or bountiful crop next year. To …
If you have a green thumb and would love to put that space in your backyard to good use, you should try a vegetable garden. Let’s see how vegetable garden planning can help you maximize your space and resources for an abundant harvest for your family. You’ll be able to grow what you eat and …