Garden

Growing a lemon tree from seed is surprisingly straightforward, and something that anyone can do if they have a warm, sunny windowsill. It will take a few years to before it fruits and flowers but eventually your hard work will pay off. Citrus will grow in all parts of Australia except areas that experience severe […]

Did you know that blueberries can do wonders for your memory? Moreover, these berries can prevent memory loss. The results of a 2012 study showed that a single serving of fresh blueberries per week can slow the cognitive decline. Another similar study conducted in 2013, involving lab mice, revealed that berries protect the brain, because […]

Summer is a great time to enjoy the refreshing citrus flavor of lemon. Wouldn’t it be great to have your own tree that you can pick from whenever you like? Fortunately, lemon trees are among the easiest citrus fruits to grow in your yard. With a bit of planning and patience, you can be plucking […]

Homegrown strawberries are far more flavorful than what you’ll ever find in a grocery store. Why? The sugar in berries converts to starch soon after it’s picked. Plus, strawberries are probably the easiest of the fruits to grow! Strawberries are a fun crop to grow with children. Plant strawberry runners or young plants in spring […]

Who doesn’t like strawberries!? And what a delight to wake up in the morning to pick a handful of your very own fruit to eat with your breakfast. It’s an experience for all of our senses. You search for that perfect berry – bright, red, shining like a jewel. You hear the satisfying snap as […]

Raspberries are delicious, delicate members in the same botanical family as the rose and the blackberry. Also known as Rubus idaeus, raspberries contain more vitamin C than oranges and are high in fiber. In fact, raspberries have one of the highest fiber content of any plant foods which makes up for about 20% of the berry’s […]

It’s easy to plant a lemon tree in a cup from the comfort of your home. With a little help from this article and some easy, basic instructions, you’ll soon grow your lemon tree by saving the seeds you get from the lemons you eat. And you’ll gain the benefits of adding citrus fruit to […]

Many people might think that growing citrus fruit at home sounds like a wacky idea. But just like other produce, fruits like lemons and limes can thrive in the right conditions and with proper care. What’s even better–– growing these fruits at home can significantly help you save a couple bucks at the supermarket and […]

Tangerines, lat. Citrus reticulat, are Mandarin oranges, which are simply abundant in nutrients, like vitamin C, A, B12, and potassium, and help the absorption of iron. Tangerines offer various health benefits and have a magnificent taste and fragrance. Moreover, they are a potent ally against pathogens in this winter, as they significantly boost the immune […]

Lemon tree are typically grown in tropical or subtropical regions, but if you live in a colder area and want to enjoy homegrown lemons, you can learn how to grow lemon tree in pots and best of all It’s easier than you might imagine. When you grow lemon trees in containers, it allows you to […]