Tag archive: gardening
How Starchy Vegetables Influence Our Health
Starchy vegetables are very rich in carbohydrates, fiber, calories, but vitamins, antioxidants and minerals as well, so they are very important for a balanced diet; people with weight problems and diabetes should consume them as well, but in a practiced moderation.
Non-Starchy Vegetables and Their Benefits
Non starchy vegetables are the types of vegetables with lower quantities of calories and carbohydrates, which is why they are highly recommended to diabetics, and even those on a weight loss diet; you can eat a lot more of these vegetables without having to monitor blood sugar levels.
Fine Gardening – An Excellent Gardening Resource
If you are interested in some useful gardening tips and how-to instructions for beginner as well as professional gardeners then you should definitely check out Fine Gardening. This gardening magazine is full of inspiration and instructions that will help you create the perfect green oasis.
How to Grow a Winter Garden
Initially, a winter garden was a luxury afforded mostly by English noblemen, who would build large glass extensions on their houses and fill them with lush and tropical plants; the rooms would be completed with furniture and you could receive guests there as well.
How Community Gardens Can Improve Society
Community gardens are plots of land usually owned by the government and which are offered to neighborhoods and communities for the growing of fruits and vegetables, but they may also refer to one community’s endeavors to preserve a natural green area or to plant flowers and trees on the streets.
Building English Gardens in Small Places
Although they were not made for small spaces, English gardens can easily fit in a small yard if you know how to take advantage of the lay of the land and if you use your imagination; creating layers and steps of flowers will confer depth to your garden, and climbing plants can mask betraying elements like fences.
Keeping Your Gardens Alive During Drought
Most inexperienced gardeners fail to keep their gardens alive during droughts because they don’t know how to use the tools at their disposal and how to divide their resources effectively in order to serve different kinds of flowers, vegetables or fruits.