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Growing radicchio as a perennial vegetable is easy, rewarding and — as with all perennials — is the gift that keeps on giving. Plant it once, then watch it grow …

We love purple majesty potatoes. They’re tasty, more nutritious than regular potatoes, and add lovely color to a dish or plate. Just as orange fruits and vegetables contain ample beta …

Wild violets tea is made from the leaves and flowers of the wild violet plant. You can make tea and more using wild violets leaves and flowers, either fresh or …

Beginning with the 2023 growing season, we’re starting to use galvanized metal raised garden beds. In this article and video (at the end), we put it together and build it …

Once you learn how to make grapefruit seed extract (GSE), you may not need to buy it again because GSE is cheap and easy to make at home. Each fall …

Is Banana Peel Water Good for Plants? When it comes to the benefits of banana peel water for plants, anecdotal opinions are mixed. Further, we haven’t been able to find …

This article provides tips on how to dry banana peels, as well as the shortcuts we’ve discovered along the way. We also cover tips on best ways to prepare the …

Banana Peels Are Beneficial for Chickens Yes! Not only can chickens can eat banana peels and bananas, but both add substantial nutrients for healthier chickens and egg production! Banana peels …

When it comes to okra, it’s a polarizing vegetable the many either love or hate. First, okra haters probably won’t be reading this article on okra anyway. That’s not likely …

When it comes to how to dehydrate oranges, there are a number of methods you can use. There are also many possible uses for dehydrated oranges, which we cover in …