In a botanical sense, there are many plants most people consider vegetables that are actually fruits. The most famous example is probably the tomato. Its status as a fruit or a vegetable was so controversial that in 1893 the Supreme Court had to weigh in and settle the issue. What it comes down to isn’t sweetness, but seeds. […]
Children can learn new skills, have fun, play and develop self-confidence by spending time in the garden tending plants and growing their own food. Most children enjoy being outdoors and love digging in the soil, getting dirty, creating things and watching plants grow. Gardening is an excellent way to keep the kids entertained while homeschooling, […]
Gardening can be a great way to productively pass the time while quarantined (social distancing, self-quarantine and self-isolation) while also adding greenery and potentially some food to your home. And for an added bonus – with many schools closed until further notice, indoor gardening is a great way to keep kids entertained and teach them […]
Vitamin C is vital for your immune system, connective tissue and heart and blood vessel health, among many other important roles. The richest natural sources of vitamin C are fruits and vegetables. Citrus fruits may be the most famous source of vitamin C, however a wide variety of fruits and vegetables are rich in this […]
It’s almost time for your garden to come back from the winter weather and welcome spring back. Your garden needs some help getting back in shape, so it’s time to get some supplies, pull out the tools from the shed and roll up your sleeves. Here are some tips for your getting your spring garden […]
Flower seed packets rarely list estimated days to maturity, but most annual flowers need about 95 days from seed to flower. These ones are blooming in 60 to 70 days when grown under spring conditions, and they also tolerate light frost. To get a head start on the season, start seeds indoors under lights in […]
Our present and future climate is changing. Combined with the effects of pollution & a rising population – respiratory diseases such as the bird flu & coronavirus may become a seasonal occurrence (like the flu & common cold). While it is too early for studies to confirm these predictions, the European Respiratory Society is concerned, […]
by Dr. Zoltan P. Rona, MD, M.Sc. for vitalitymagazine.com The Wuhan coronavirus outbreak in January has caused worldwide fear, panic, and confusion. Fueled by non-stop media accounts of infection and death rates, quarantines of entire cities, and misleading propaganda to “get your ’flu shots” as a way of fighting the outbreak, the hysteria is building […]
Two young Mexicans have created an alternative to leather, the first of its kind, with nopal (prickly pear) cactus. The two friends, Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázares, say they long shared a mutual goal of quitting their jobs to do something a bit more meaningful. They recently launched Desserto, an organic alternative to leather made out […]
Have you ever found a flower stem that looks wide and flattened, splayed or fused? You’ve probably discovered an odd disorder called fasciation. Some fasciation in plants result in huge, grotesque stems and flowers, while others are quite subtle. Discovering fasciations in your garden or in the wild is intriguing, and one of the fascinations […]
