They thrive in dry environments, give mild flavor to meats.
There’s much more to parsley than meets the eye. There are two types of parsley – curly and flat-leaf. Did you know that parsley also has nutritional value? It contains flavonoids that act as antioxidants and is a source of vitamins A, (beta carotene), B (folic acid) and C. Even the ancient Greeks and Romans used it for medicinal purposes.
When growing herbs in pots, it’s important to remember to use containers with good drainage and a lightweight potting soil. Choose a mix designed specifically for pots that will help the soil to drain properly. If your pretty pottery doesn’t have a drainage hole, either add one yourself or plant the herb in a plastic pot with holes and then place it inside the pottery.
Imagine eating spaghetti sauce cooked without basil, oregano, parsley or bay leaf. Or pico de gallo without cilantro. It just wouldn’t be the same. Herbs can make or break your cooking adventures — learning the right ones to use can wow your family and friends at the dinner table. Luckily, they are easy to grow right in your own kitchen or garden.
You’ve seen them lurking in the produce department of the grocery store – those gnarly, cat-faced or cracked tomatoes with deep folds in strange shapes, colors and sizes. They almost seem to watch you as you head toward the cucumbers and peppers. Here’s how you can save and plant their seeds to grown those yummy heirloom tomatoes yourself.
After you’ve mowed your lawn for the second time, you can treat it with a 3-2-1 fertilizer. Don’t use a weed and feed product; your best choice is an organic fertilizer with a ration of 3% nitrogen, 2% phosphorus and 1 percent potassium. This is the best combination to feed your lawn.
Now that you’ve planted your vegetable garden, how do you keep animals from eating your prized plants and vegetables?
For varying periods of time, plastic owls and inflatable snakes can be a deterrent. Hawk-like balloons that appear to be alive, bobbing about in the breeze also scare them away, too. Animals are easily spooked by flashing lights, so hanging a few aluminum pie plates or CDs in the garden can help, too.
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