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Will the Real Cress Please Stand Up?
by drAnn, Nov 23, 2008
Garden Cress, Upland Cress, Winter Cress, Curly Cress, Yellow Rocket, Pepper Grass, which is the real watercress and how does it grow? Is it an annual or a biennial? Can it be grown hydroponically?
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Papalo Came to My Rescue
by drAnn, Oct 28, 2008
Papalo is a heat-tolerant, easy-to-grow herb that can be used as a substitute for cilantro to season fresh food. Seeds are now available for purchase in the US, although it is often out of stock and some vendors still limit customers to one packet per seed order.
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Why Don't More People Eat Lambsquarters?
by drAnn, Oct 4, 2008
Like many other less well-known edible plants, lambsquarters is regarded by some as a noxious weed, but by others as a delicacy. I grow and consume the variety called Magenta Spreen hydroponically indoors and consider it an attractive plant as well as a tasty salad green.
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Tasty Buckwheat Greens: Some Cousins and Some Cautions
by drAnn, Sep 10, 2008
Quite a few potentially pervasive weeds have food value and some are actually quite tasty. Among these are several plants in the buckwheat family. Used when young, and used in moderation, many people find them not only acceptable, but delightful food.
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Common Sorrel is Making a Comeback in Gardens
by drAnn, Aug 29, 2008
Once prized as a medicinal herb, tasty sorrel fell out of favor for a while, but now seeds are available and gardeners are recognize it as an easy to grow and tasty salad green especially suitable for indoor gardens.
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Choosing Optimal Dirt-Free Houseplants
by drAnn, Aug 1, 2008
Now that it is possible to grow houseplants almost effortlessly without dirt, the question becomes which ones are best to grow. Here are twelve varieties that work for me.
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How to Cut Flexible Cutting Mats to Size
by drAnn, Mar 31, 2008
Sometimes a cutting mat that you love to use is impractical because it is too hard to clean. You can score one side and turn it into a folding mat that will fit in any dishwasher.
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Keep Glassware From Breaking in the Dishwasher
by drAnn, Jan 30, 2008
After searching long and hard I finally found a product that keeps items secure in the dishwasher trays. No more broken dishes.
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Steamer Bags: Not Just For Vegetables
by drAnn, Jan 25, 2008
A way to cook rice and pasta quickly in the microwave oven without dirtying any dishes. The food comes out tasting great with the texture we like best.
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Do You Have This Laundry Helper?
by drAnn, Dec 2, 2007
No need to fold laundry by yourself. There is a stylish and inexpensive gadget available that makes folding clothes a snap. It saves space, too.
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