How to Grow Peppermint

How to Grow Peppermint

Red Bell Peppers and Orange Pumpkins

So fall has settled in, but the summer garden still has life! My bell peppers are looking great and I've left some o the vine long enough for them to turn a vibrant red! It has been chilly here in New York, but I'm glad the peppers have made it this far. The rain has been pretty steady so that has helped as well.

Bell pepper in the rain!

Because of this garden, I haven't had to buy peppers from the grocery store, so that has saved a couple of dollars a week! I've also been able to make delicious stuffed organic bell peppers:

Cooking has been amazing with the fresh organic produce I have in stock, and with Halloween coming soon, I hope to also fry pumpkin seeds and make special pumpkin recipes too. 

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Good News! Tomatoes Can Prevent Strokes!

Heirloom tomato from my garden

According to a study published in Neurology, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, particularly tomatoes, can cut your chances of stroke by 55%. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, the chemical responsible for tomatoes rich red color. Lycopene has been found to reduce inflammation, act as an anti-oxidant, and reduce blood clotting. Heart disease and strokes and a serious problem in the United States, and part of the problem is due to a diet rich in fat and cars. It is important to get at least 5 serving of fruit and vegetables a day to stave off the risk of stroke. I love growing tomatoes in my garden, so I am glad tomatoes are getting the attention it deserves!

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Fresh organic tomatoes

Grow Fall Vegetables in your Garden!

Fall is getting closer, but that does not mean gardening season is over. Believe it or not, there are many vegetables and herbs that can be grown in the fall and thrive in cooler climate. Dark green leafy vegetables such as cabbage, lettuce, spinach, and collards to name a few. Root vegetables such as beets, radishes, and turnips are also popular crops to grow in the fall. Some vegetables, such as collards, actually taste better and are more nutritious after the first frost.

Fall gardening can be a great nature lesson for schoolchildren, and make for great salads, soups, and other meals during the holiday season. Some fall plants can even be grown in containers, which saves you space and time. Now is the time to consider fall gardening. I hope you try it!

To find out the best vegetables to grow during the fall, check out the article- Top Ten Vegetables to Grow in the Fall