Indigenous to South America, the peanut is a member of the legume family; it’s not a nut like its name may suggest. It’s one of most widely grown crops in the world because of its flavorful, edible seed. It can be grown indoors or out, depending on the growing season; a longer season is better for outdoor growth, while a shorter season lends itself to indoor growth.
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How to Grow Buffalo Grass from Seed
Buffalo grass has been described as rugged, dependable and impossible to stop from growing. This hardy native of dry prairie states is a favorite of people looking for a new landscape design populated with a reliable grass that seldom needs attention from lawn mowers or watering devices, and only requires lots of sun. If you’re one of the many people choosing to grow buffalo grass from seed in your lawn, here are some tips to help you get started.
Growing Great Melons!
On a hot summer day, few things quench your thirst and inspire fond memories like feasting on a slice of succulent red watermelon. Try growing watermelon, cantaloupe, or honeydew melon, and you can relive those wonderful memories and at the same time spare your wallet and your taste buds from bland, expensive supermarket produce.
The Minimalist Garden: Vegetable Seeds
Fresh veggies have lots of advantages. You know where they came from, you know what was put on them, and you will never get anything fresher. Ideally, you’ll want to start them from seed, so that you can be in complete control of your garden edibles. That’s why we’re focusing on vegetable seeds!
Grow Up! – The Vertical Vegetable Garden
Do you picture a typical vegetable garden as a vast area, with neat rows stretching to the horizon? Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. If your garden area is limited, you can save space by doing something your mother probably told you– “Grow Up!”