50 articles on "leaves"

Judging the quality of your Pu-erh Bing Cha by its appearance

As we discussed last week, a Pu-erh Bing Cha’s shape and leave presentations on the surface of a cake reveal its quality. A good quality Pu-erh Bing Cha must be in round, regular shape, have even thickness and smooth surface, and tea leaves must b...

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Tips on Growing Lettuce

Tips on Growing Lettuce by: Marilyn Pokorney Lettuce is an easy to grow spring and autumn vegetable. It's two worst enemies are hot temperatures and slugs. Here are some tips to grow lettuce all summer long, even when temperatures soar. ...

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Grow Your Own SIMPLE Tea Garden

Materials Needed1 decorative clay or metal planter1 package of clay pellets (approx. 30 pellets)3 packets of organic tea leaves seeds (YOUR CHOICE)Grow-rich or nutrient-rich potting soil (ASK YOUR NURSERY FOR THE BEST RECOMMENDATION FOR YOUR AREA)Dir...

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Medicinal Properties of Bitter Melon - Good for Diabetics

Medicinal Properties of Bitter Melon - Good for Diabetics by: Junji Takano Bitter Melon is the English name of Momordica charantia, a climbing vine whose leaves and green fruits, although bitter, has been used to fight cancer, diabetes and many ...

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Caring for aquatic pond plants

Caring for aquatic plantsLong after the impatiens have been pulled out, water gardeners are still hoping for that last lily bloom. For some reason, we want to squeeze every leaf, bud and blossom out of our aquatic plants before winter. Unfortunately,...

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Fall Lawn Care

I wish I had indulged my yard in a little tender-loving fall lawn care. Today I’m looking out my window at an all-too familiar Midwestern winter. Snow for Christmas and then a few days of warmth melted the insulating blanket away, leaving my lawn b...

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Watering Your Orchids

Watering Your OrchidsOnce you get the hang of it you will be a pro at watering. Most orchid plants are epiphytes (air plants) and we are used to watering plants in soil. Air plants have pseudo pods which take up the water and hold it for the plants t...

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Balm of Gilead

Balm of Gilead (Cedronella canariensis) Jeremiah 46:11 Go up to Gilead and take balm, O virgin, the daughter of Egypt; In vain you will use many medicines; You shall not be cured. Words & Music: African-American spiritual.There is a balm in GileadTo ...

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What Makes Basil Plant Popular With Herbalists?

The basil plant is often used by culinary artists and chefs as a seasoning, especially in most of Italian cuisine. With basil, your culinary is sure to be rich in flavors. Today, however, the benefits of basils are not contained in cookery alone. Ba...

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Back to Basics - Preparing Vegetables

Back to Basics - Preparing Vegetables by: Hammia Broccoli With broccoli the trick is to have the stems and the florets cook at the same rate. You can do this by removing the tough outer skin of the stalks. Simply peel the skin up from the base o...

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