Being a head officer of an assisted living facility or working in one isn’t an easy job but it is something to admire. Taking care about older or people in need is something we should all have in mind, and assisted living facilities are of huge help. And one of the hardest tasks is to … Read more
So, the winter is coming, and you have to close out your garden till the months of March and April when you will be planting again. And that isn’t the best thing as you enjoyed your homegrown vegetables in almost every meal. But, wait why wouldn’t you continue growing the same? Well, it is winter … Read more
Preventing overexposure and sunburn Late last year, Time magazine released its annual list of top inventions. You may not need the number one pick, a retail DNA test (on which you can learn more here), and you may not have the funds for its runner-up, the $100,000 sporty electric Tesla Roadster, but chances are, number 44, … Read more
Although Illinois is best known for its vast corn and soybean fields, Keller’s Farmstand (http://www.kellersfarmstand.com), Oswego, Illinois, owned by Frank Keller IV, has brought the Keller farming operation full circle to include vegetable production. The business has revolved around the idea of a profitable operation based on the simple principle that local food is fresher … Read more
Here is what to look for when choosing a fertilizer for your fruits or vegetables. Fertilizing Fruits and Vegetables 1. Soil Sampling According to the University of Minnesota Extension, soil sampling is a basis for fertilizer application. Soil pH, salt content, zinc and phosphorus can be found in soil samples and potassium values can be taken … Read more