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Mexican Pozole Rojo with Pork
A traditional and flavorful Mexican soup is a zesty way to spice up your springtime meals. Pick up your ingredients at the farmers market for the freshest version of this …
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5 Benefits of Fermenting Compost for Your Garden
Compost, that black gold of the garden, has a very intriguing inner life. Bacteria, fungi, microorganisms, chemical reactions, and fascinating transformations are all present in the midst of our compost …
Dealing With Hot Pepper Pests
Pests on your hot peppers, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your developing plants. Keeping a close watch on your plants during regular daily inspections will help you spot any …
Dealing With Hot Pepper Diseases
Like all food crops, hot peppers are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your greatest weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place.
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Planting Hot Peppers in the Ground or in Raised Beds
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The easiest way to plant hot peppers is to plant seedlings. Many gardeners have success starting their hot peppers from seeds; it depends in part on your gardening …
15 Cute Gardening Books for Preschoolers
My daughter is just about at that age where she really loves reading with me. For a while there I thought she might just be meant for parkour or extreme …
Sea Salted Caramels
Caramel is super easy to make, and with a hint of sea salt, this delicious treat will not be made just once. Upon first bite, the salt opens up your …
How to Hand-Pollinate Corn and Stop Growing Single-Kernel Cobs
Unless you are growing a field of corn, getting those delicious golden ears takes work. "Why does my corn only have a few kernels?" you might ask. Or at least …
10 Green Bean Companion Plants and 5 To Avoid Planting Nearby
You may know green beans as a popular home garden vegetable. Aside from the fact that they taste fantastic, some of that popularity may have to do with how easy …
The 2 Best Bypass Pruners for Food Gardeners
When it comes to pruning, you don't need a new tool for every branch or twig. The same tool can be used for different branches and stems if you use …
