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  Credit: Derek Sutton How to Grow Peas at home Introduction Peas are one of the easiest plants to grow at home. They're easy to start and take little space, plus you get a lot of food out of them. If you've ever tried planting peas before, then this guide will help make sure that they grow into beautiful plants and give you delicious peas as a reward! Choose a sunny site. Choose a sunny site. Peas need full sun to grow well, so make sure your chosen spot gets at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. If you're growing them in partial shade, they'll be smaller and less productive. Peas are also a cool season crop—you can plant them in spring or fall (depending on when you have time), but not in summer because the heat will kill them off before they get started! Test your soil for pH and nutrients. The pH level of your soil is a measure of its acidity or alkalinity. A pH level between 6.0 and 7.0 is ideal for peas, as it allows them to grow successfully without suf...

  Credit: Shelley Pauls How to Grow Garlic Introduction Garlic is a hardy perennial that grows best in well-drained soil. It's also one of the easiest vegetables to grow, making it a great addition to your garden. Garlic can be grown from seed or bought in the store, but it will only produce enough garlic for you to use in one season. To get the most out of your garlic harvest, you'll want to choose a sunny spot with fertile soil and keep plants watered well throughout their lives. Garlic cloves should be planted in fall or early spring. If you are planting garlic in the fall or early spring, choose a sunny spot and dig a hole that is four inches deep. Plant each clove (with its tip facing up) six inches apart, spacing them three-quarters of an inch apart. If you are growing your own garlic from seeds, start them indoors six weeks before transplanting outside. Place transplanted seedlings in pots filled with potting soil mixed with sand or peat moss until they have sprouted lea...

  Credit: Maarten van den Heuvel How to Grow Onion Introduction Onions are one of the most versatile vegetables in the kitchen, with a wide variety of uses. They're great raw or cooked, and they add flavor to stews and soups, salads, omelets and even desserts! How to grow onions. Onions are members of the Allium genus, which also includes garlic, leeks, chives and shallots. They're easy to grow in your backyard or on a window sill at home. Just remember that onions prefer full sun and well-draining soil. Onions can be planted directly in the ground or inserted about 2 inches into loose soil (this will help prevent rot). You'll want to keep them watered but not too much; onions like it moist but not wet. They also like it cool—in fact they prefer temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees farenheit during planting time so that their roots stay moist without becoming waterlogged when they begin growing roots into their new home! Once planted outdoors they'll need plenty of wa...

  Credit: Andrew Lancaster how to Grow lettuce Introduction Lettuce is a quick growing plant that can be sown in spring and fall for a continuous harvest. Sowing lettuce seeds To sow lettuce seeds, you need a greenhouse or cold frame. You can also sow them indoors in pots with soil and heat. To sow lettuce seeds inside: Fill a wide-mouthed plastic container with water and let it sit overnight so that the soil is moist but not dripping wet when you're ready to plant your seeds (you don't want them sitting in water). Sow the seed by carefully dropping it into the water at an angle so that each tiny root has some air around it—this will help keep them from drying out while they germinate; if there isn't enough moisture in your potting mix, use some additional perlite or sand as needed until all three surfaces are covered evenly with soil particles (don't worry about getting clumps). Cover any exposed bits of seed immediately after planting so they don't dry out again p...

  Credit: Nick Collins How to Grow Turnips Introduction Growing turnips is a great way to add some flavor and nutrition to your meals. You can also use them in soups and stews, or even as a garnish for sandwiches! If you're looking for ways to grow your own turnips, then this guide will walk you through everything from picking the right time of year and where to plant them, all the way through thinning out seedlings at harvest time. By following these steps carefully, you'll have plenty of tasty vegetables ready for harvest in no time! Pick your planting time. There are many factors that go into deciding when to plant your turnips. You'll want to choose a planting time that allows the best access to sunlight, water, and nutrients as well as weather conditions such as temperature and humidity. Here's how you can grow turnips: Plant in spring for an early summer harvest; this is also called "turnip seed." Plant in summer for an extended harvest; these are called...

  Picture Credit: Aaron Burden Best Plants for Bees Introduction Bees are essential to the pollination of many plants. They help us grow our food, and they also produce honey, which is a sweet treat that we use for cooking and baking. Bees need flowers to make honey—and also nectar and pollen to feed themselves! If you want to keep bees happy, then you need the right plants in your garden or yard. Here are some of my favorite plants for bees: Asters Aster is a hardy annual plant that can be grown from seed or transplanted. The flowers of aster are white, purple, yellow and orange. These flowers attract many types of bees to their nectar source. Asters are good nectar sources for bees in the fall because they bloom then and provide them with food until winter comes again. Borage Borage is a perennial plant that grows in USDA zones 5-9. It’s an annual in colder zones, but when it does flower, it produces large flowers with purple centers and white petals. The flowers are edible and m...

Credit: Michael Five Ways to Grow Better Roses Introduction Roses are fascinating plants that can be grown in almost any climate, and there are endless ways to grow them. In this article, we'll cover the basics of growing roses so you can get started right away with your own beautiful flower garden! Location, location, location. Roses need full sun, but they also require protection from cold winds. In the winter months, you should plant your rose in a sheltered location that gets some shade and has good drainage. If you live in an area where temperatures stay above freezing for much of the year, consider planting your rose in a container as well as placing it near an east-facing wall or fence where it will receive morning sun exposure during spring and fall seasons. Roses also need protection from hot winds blowing off nearby mountains or deserts; this can occur if there are no trees around to provide shade (and thus prevent excessive heat build-up). While this might seem like an u...

Credit: Kris Sevinc Health Benefits of Olives and Olive Oil Olive oil is a healthy food option, but what are the health benefits of olive oil? There are many things that olive oil can do for your body. One thing to note is that olive oil contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help prevent cell damage from free radicals, which can lead to cancer. Olive oil also contains carotenoids. Carotenoids are phytonutrients that have been linked to cancer prevention and heart disease prevention. Olive oil also has anti-inflammatory properties. This means that it can help reduce the pain of arthritis or other conditions like fibromyalgia. Olive oil can also help improve your skin by making it softer and more smooth, as well as protecting it from damage caused by UV rays. Finally, olive oil has been shown to help prevent heart disease in men and women alike. In addition to reducing cholesterol levels in the blood stream, olive oil can improve blood flow by helping to repair damaged arteries and veins t...

Credit: Paul Magdas Cancer Fighting Health Benefits of Red Onions The benefits of red onions are many. They're high in vitamin B6, which helps you metabolize carbohydrates and fats, and they contain a compound called allicin, which is believed to reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering blood pressure. Red onions are also low in calories and fat, which makes them good for those with diabetes or high cholesterol. Red onions are a delicious and versatile addition to a wide range of dishes, but did you know that they're also good for your health? Red onions contain antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and fight free radicals, which can cause cancer. They also have antiviral properties that can help fight colds and the flu. And red onions are rich in vitamin C, which is important for immune function and helps relieve stress. Red onions can be used in many different ways—they're great sautéed with garlic, or chopped up and added to salads. They're also useful when ...

Credit: Francesca Hotchin Beet juice improves brain and heart health The beet juice is a good source of nitrates, which can help to reduce blood pressure. It is also a very rich source of anti-oxidants, which help to protect against heart disease and cancer. The beet juice is also high in potassium, vitamin C, folic acid and calcium. Beet juice is an ideal drink for athletes because it helps to maintain hydration and improves performance. The beet juice is also low in calories and saturated fat so it can be consumed during or after exercise without affecting weight loss goals. Beet juice is an excellent natural diuretic and will help you lose excess water weight by increasing urination frequency which reduces bloating caused by water retention. This will also help you to lose weight more quickly than if you were not drinking beet juice regularly because it helps the body eliminate toxins from your system more quickly than regular fluids do alone." Beet juice is a great way to get ...

Credit: Thanh Soledas The health benefits of mushrooms The health benefits of mushrooms have been backed by science, and they're a great way to add variety to your diet. There are over 1,000 different varieties of mushroom, and they're all packed with vitamins and minerals. Mushrooms are high in potassium and low in fat, making them a healthy addition to any diet. Mushrooms are also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help lower cholesterol levels and support brain function. They're also full of antioxidants that can fight inflammation in the body—which is good news for people who suffer from arthritis or other inflammatory diseases like asthma. Mushroom consumption has been shown to help people lose weight as well as maintain muscle mass, so it's no wonder that mushroom-eating cultures around the world have been eating them for centuries. The fact that mushrooms are so delicious makes it easy to include them regularly in your diet—and once you do, you'll wo...