Home & Garden
By MAUREEN BERZOK
May 8, 2020During World War I and World War II, Americans at home were encouraged to grow "Victory Gardens," using their backyards or small plots of land to grow, preserve, and eat their own vegetables. People grew string beans, peppers, onions, and peas to fill their plates during food rationing and to allow farm-grown food to be sent to soldiers and sailors overseas. Victory ...
Growing flowers and vegetables in containers will allow you to expand planting space, grow plants right outside your door and elevate them for easier access and maintenance. Unlike growing in the ground, the smaller volume of soil in containers is exposed to heat and wind, so requires frequent, often daily, watering.
Don’t let this watering schedule discourage you from growing in ...
HOLMDEL, N.J: Your Home Collaboration has just been launched to help front-line medical professionals responding to COVID-ID make their home sanctuaries so that they can look forward to returning to them after helping communities stay safe and healthy. The program is recruiting interior designers nationwide to provide free design consultations to these heroes. The consultations are for ...
Add a bit of cool flavor to your beverages and meals this summer with homegrown mint. Try using peppermint leaves in fruit cocktails and ice cream. Add spearmint to your tea or use the leaves to season lamb and jelly. Or try chocolate mint for a unique sweet and refreshing flavor in desserts and drinks.
This vigorous plant is easy to grow and suited to container ...
