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Heirloom Vegetables and Fruits in the Home Garden

Put simply, heirloom vegetables are the types of vegetables that our ancestors grew for centuries. During those centuries the vegetables, and fruits for that matter, adapted to their environments becoming...

7 comments    food gardening garden
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The Pomato Plant: A Science Project / Bible Class Lesson for Homeschoolers

As homeschooling parents we often think "outside the box" when it comes to planning lessons for our children. We like to find projects that are educational, fun and character building at the same time. I know...

9 comments    life advice family
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Genetically Modified Crops

Genetically Modified Crops    Throughout the ages, one of the greatest achievements of mankind has been the development of agriculture.  Through the idea of planting and harvesting crops for food, the...

0 comments    health food plants
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Hanging Tomato Plants - Pros and Cons of Hanging Tomatoes

Many wannabe gardeners are stuck in a place where they can't have a garden. Hanging tomato plants are a popular way for many people to have a tomato garden even in an apartment or small townhouse. Here's a...

4 comments    gardening tomatoes gardens
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5 Reasons To Grow Your Own Fruit And Vegetables

It was once common for people to grow their own fruits and vegetables but as time went by and as the modern supermarkets sprung up all over the United States even in the more rural areas people gave up on...

1 comment    advice food tips
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Growing Money

Eight months ago, this hub would have been a very different hub, written strictly to illustrate a way to teach children (or grandchildren) how to grow money. Now, I’m thinking, this profitable life...

34 comments    money make money earn money
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Bucket Garden

I never thought that I would have a garden because there is no room in my yard. Well this year I have a garden. A bucket garden. We have a cat and a dog that use a litterbox and that means kitty litter...

1 comment    garden vegetables organic
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How to Make a Kinder Garden

Do Kids love vegetables? Sure they do, corn , carrots, potatoes, tomatoes (in the form of ketchup, or spaghetti sauce) and - did I mention corn and carrots? Most of the time, it's a really difficult task to...

20 comments    how to food fun
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Tomato Plant Pest Hornworm - 3 Tips to get Rid of Tomato Plant Pests

If your like me and you were looking forward to a good crop of tomato’s this year but kept finding holes in your tomatoes and leaves chewed to pieces I have a few tips that help you deal with the dreaded...

10 comments    pest control garden pests
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How to Grow Tomatoes on a Balcony

For many people the only way to grow outdoor tomatoes is the balcony. We look at the different ways to best use the limited space to grow tomatoes on a balcony

2 comments    how to gardening tomatoes
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