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Allspice: an aromatic plant and culinary powerhouse The berries of the Pimenta officinalis tree, an evergreen, are dried to create true allspice. The most common variety of Pimenta dioica is grown in moderate climates. People often think that the spice "allspice" is a blend of different spices, when it is actually just one spice. This berry, which comes from the P. dioica … [Read more...] about Allspice Tree: Seeds And Leaves For Spices

Caraway is a versatile herb that can be used in many different dishes. The umbellifer, or wild caraway, is an important spice and medicinal herb. Its fruits have been used for more than 3000 years in the kitchen for baking bread or for many cabbage dishes. Caraway oil and tea are said to be good for indigestion and other stomach problems according to naturopathy. Profile of … [Read more...] about Caraway Plant: Seedy Spice And Tasty Roots

As an urban or suburban farmer, you will need to learn how to get the most out of your small backyard. With limited space, you will have to be creative in order to have a successful harvest. If you're someone who likes to spend time outdoors entertaining or using your backyard as extra living space, you'll need to figure out how to make the most of your garden without … [Read more...] about How to Maximize Your Garden Space for Urban Farming

If you want to improve your garden this year, you should build a compost pile. Composting will improve your soil quality no matter what kind of climate or garden you have. This will lead to healthier plants. Compost is beneficial to the soil in a number of ways: Improves solid structure: aids in water retention—important in sandy soils—and improves aeration and … [Read more...] about How to Compost

  You can grow lettuce in your garden in many different places - in the ground, on a windowsill, or even among your other flowers. Lettuce can be a constant harvest from your garden almost the entire year long if you focus on gardening basics like proper water, shade, and planting in succession. There are many types of lettuce, each with its own unique flavor and … [Read more...] about How To Grow Lettuce All Year Long