While no one is quite sure about the origin of ginger, it was first grown by the Chinese. In 19th century England, ginger was placed on the pub counters so that patrons could add it to their drinks. Apparently, this was the introduction of ginger ale!  Aside from this tidbit of information, ginger does have [...]

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While choosing the right plants and flowers for your backyard garden is important for making it look beautiful, the best gardens also incorporate local wildlife for that special touch.  Here are a few tips to help make your backyard garden more attractive to your animal neighbors.
Most living creatures need a steady supply of water to [...]

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Rose gardens are a beautiful addition to any lawn.  They not only improve the beauty and atmosphere; they’re also a great outlet to relieve stress.  The problem is: if you’ve never done it before, starting a rose garden can be pretty daunting.  Here are a few tips and suggestions to help make rose gardening a [...]

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There’s nothing quite like walking into a rose garden in spring. Roses provide a beautiful atmosphere in your yard and garden. But before you can have great rose bushes in the spring, you have to get your hands dirty in the fall. Here is a guide on how to plant your roses [...]

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Many kids have household chores: taking out the trash, dusting, and other simple projects. When I was a kid, my mom would put me to work pulling weeds in the garden. Why weed pulling? Simple: she didn’t want to do it. Getting rid of weeds can be painful and time consuming. [...]

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