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How to Freeze Berries the Right Way
Freezing berries is the simplest way of preserving them in the long term, but fruit can often become brown because…
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Can Berries Be Left Out at Room Temperature?
Berries are some of the most popular fruit snacks in the world, and many people grow or buy them. This…
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Freeze Drying Berries: How-to and FAQs Answered
Freeze-drying is a new method of long-term storage, as it was only introduced in 2013, but it has the potential…
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7 DIY Backyard Pest Control Strategies You Must Know
We might see the yard as our own, but many pest species out there would love to “share” it with…
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Compost VS Humus: Which Is Ideal for Your Backyard?
Keeping your soil fertile is important no matter what plants you’re growing. Because of this, compost and humus are often…
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How to Turn a Concrete Yard Into a Garden: Here’s How
If there is a big patch of concrete in the yard and we want to turn it into a garden,…
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How to Stop Your Dog from Digging in the Garden: Here’s How
A dog digging around the garden can destroy the plants, so it’s necessary to stop them in time. However, since…
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Which Trees Should You Be Growing in Your Backyard?
Trees make a stunning feature for any home – they provide welcome shade in the summer and can break the…
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What Is the Best Fertilizer for Blue Spruce Trees?
The Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens) is a coniferous evergreen with a striking blue/gray tint and is one of the most…
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Will Vinegar Kill Crabgrass? Here’s the Truth
Crabgrass is a weed, and just like any other weed, it can spread at incredible speeds. So, when we don’t…
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How to Get Rid of Midges in the Garden: Here’s How
Midges are, as many gardeners were unfortunate enough to find, small flies that look like mosquitoes and are often found…
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Complete Guide to Freeze Dried Fruit (with pictures)
Freeze-drying is the best way to prepare food for long-term storage because it can last up to twenty-five years. However,…