Category: Food Production

"Drink milk because it contains calcium ." How many times have we heard this phrase? From an early age, we have learned that it is good for our bones and makes us grow "healthy and strong." Yes,...

Matzo balls are a Passover staple but can also be eaten all year round. They are Jewish dumpling balls made of matzo meal, beaten eggs, water, and fat (e.g., margarine, oil, chicken fat). Matzo...

Last year I was working on rejuvenating my lawn and read online that some fertilizers actually kill weeds. I thought this notion was ridiculous but decided to look into the matter. I did some...

Indoor and outdoor gardening has been a big part of my life for a long time. I have recipes that include mint as an ingredient. Therefore, I like to have fresh mint at my disposal whenever my recipes...

One of the queries I hear most often is whether or not supplemental fertilizer is required when practicing Aquaponics. The answer is simple and one of the things that attract many people to this...

I once had a heated argument with a friend who was adamant that a potato was actually a fruit. She reasoned that since you can grow another potato from a potato, it must be a fruit. I must say...