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Fall Pumpkin Soup
What You’ll Need: 1 large pumpkin 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 medium onions, diced small 1 Granny Smith apple [peeled and diced small] 2 teaspoons of oregano 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 2 lbs. of acorn squash seeded, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch cubes…
The Snake Plant – (an air purifying plant)
The snake plant (sansevieria trifasciata laurentii) is in the succulent family and is a great choice as a houseplant. Not only does it add color and vibrancy it purifies the air. The snake plant gets its name because the long thin leaves look similar to the scales of a…
Garden Tips For Growing The Juiciest and Tastiest Tomatoes!
You always remember a good juicy tomato bursting with flavor! Each tomato has the potential to be juicy and full of flavor a extra attention now will pay off big when it is time to harvest. Here are a few tips to help you achieve…
The History Of Mother’s Day
The earliest Mother’s Day celebrations we know of were ancient Greek spring celebrations in honor of Rhea, the mother of the gods. But those were in honor of one particular mother. England’s “Mothering Sunday,” begun in the 1600’s, is closer to what we think of…
Victory Gardens
Victory gardens, also called war gardens or food gardens for defense, were vegetable, fruit, and herb gardens planted at private residences and public parks in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Germany during World War I and World War II. They were used…
House Plants That Purify the Air
Projects like installing new carpet and painting walls can release chemicals that pollute indoor air. Luckily, some houseplants moonlight as efficient purifiers. For the best results, put as many plants as you can care for in the rooms you use most, says environmental scientist Dr….