Now that the weather is cooler and I know that the temperature will drop at any time to where tropical plants will not tolerate, I have made a decision to harvest my Lemon Grass and keep them in my fridge to use in my cooking this winter. Before starting this task, I put on denim…
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How To Clean Bitter Melon Seeds
The Video shows how to remove the gelatinous coating of Bitter Melon seeds. Part of Fall season gardening activities is gathering seeds for next planting season. Some seeds are easier to collect than others as they come out dry but most of them are coated with some gooey substance that has to be removed from…
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Lemon Grass
Since I planted Lemon-grass on my back patio, I have not noticed any gnat or mosquito hovering over me when I’m outside.
Read MorePork Stuffed Bitter Melon
I remember a vietnamese friend of mine who made a pork stuffed Bitter Melon Soup. I love the taste of that soup so I have the craving to make some, specially that my Bitter Melon plant had produced enough fruits due for harvesting. Warning: If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, or breast…
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Gardening In The City – II
Vegetable Container Gardening is fun and the fact that most vegetables adapt well in unusual environment makes this type of gardening a pleasant and healthy hobby….
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Gardening In The City – I
Bittermelon! It is decorative for its beautiful foliage; edible, medicinal and nutritious.
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