Not so long ago, I attended a vitamin and mineral conference {those really do exist} where we were told to always buy the darkest produce on the shelf. Why? We were told the darker the produce, the more nutrients it has. It makes me think of iceberg lettuce versus romaine lettuce. I mean, which kind of lettuce does McDonald's use? And I think I will have that second piece of dark chocolate after all.... ... Read More »
Buying The Biggest Produce
When it comes to buying produce, bigger is definitely better.That's why when I'm buying something like a honeydew melon (hey, they're 4 bucks each) I have this little trick. I eyeball up the two largest melons and then I weigh them on the scale in the store. And guess which one I buy? After all, you're paying 4 bucks whether you buy the biggest or the smallest melon in the store, right?! ... Read More »
Miracle Grow
I love Miracle Grow! After all, it works.But.....chemical fertilizers can destroy beneficial microorganisms in the soil and take away that nice crumbly texture of the soil. Another problem...these types of fertilizers dissolve easily in water and go right down into the soil where they pollute the ground water. So basically it goes from bad to worse. And to answer your question, no, I won't use chemical fertilizers this year. Despite ... Read More »
Will Planting A Garden Save Me Money?
Cherry tomatoes taste like candy. Don’t they? And who doesn’t love candy? [All hands up in the air- pick me, pick me, pick me].That’s why I planted 24 cherry tomato plants last year. Overkill, huh? But didn’t I just say they taste like candy and are nutritious. The yield? The average was 3 to 4 pints per plant. Some plants easily produced 5 pints. I love cherry tomato plants because they just keep on ... Read More »
