Begin drying within 24 hours of harvest. Ideal drying temperature is 95 – 105 degrees, temperatures over 110 degrees will result in lower nut quality. Air circulation around the nuts during drying is ...

January seems like a month infinitely far from the summer heat and strawberry season. However, experienced gardeners know ...

Cold weather has arrived, and you’ve put your garden to bed for the season. That doesn’t mean you can’t garden. Just shift ...

Mangoes are tropical fruit trees that can be grown at home if you can give them the correct conditions they require to thrive ...

A lady at church had a very large amaryllis bulb that was encapsulated in a red, waxy coating. She was wondering what to do ...

Winter can be a magical time of year, yet embracing the cold, blustery weather and short, dark days isn’t always easy. But ...

A member of the onion family, chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are low-maintenance plants known for their culinary and ornamental qualities. Their green leaves and purple flowers are ...

When grown outdoors, lemongrass is only a perennial in Zones 9 and higher and must avoid freezing temperatures. Indoors, ...

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People are always obsessing over how to water their houseplants. For the majority of plants, it is really quite simple. Stick ...

Snake plants are generally resilient, but incorrect care can cause their sword-shaped foliage to look worse for wear ...