你最喜欢的苹果是什么?我最喜欢的有很多:Braeburn, McIntosh, Snow, Northern Spy, Wolf River, Cortland,或Cox's Orange Pippin。我觉得没有哪个苹果是我不喜欢的,though I have to …
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你最喜欢的苹果是什么?我最喜欢的有很多:Braeburn, McIntosh, Snow, Northern Spy, Wolf River, Cortland,或Cox's Orange Pippin。我觉得没有哪个苹果是我不喜欢的,though I have to …
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Ever been to an international grocery market and didn’t recognize half of the fruits that were stocked? Or how about a tropical vacation where you had the opportunity to feast on new and exotic …
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Ever wanted to try your hand at vinification (winemaking)? Not sure where to start? Think it's too expensive, time-consuming, or complicated?Well, I've got news for you. It can be expensive, …
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As the summer winds its way into fall, it's a good time to start thinking about preparing your garden for the darker, cooler days ahead. Hopefully, you've made dandelion wine, dried all your herbs, …
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The growing season is too short and I long for fresh vegetables year-round. Whilst most supermarkets have fresh produce (at a price depending on where it came from), there’s nothing quite like growing …
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When I first moved to California, the house we rented had a mature Fuyu persimmon tree in the front yard. I had never tasted them before and didn't know what to make of them or even how to eat a …
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Do you have an orchard or a beautiful fruit tree you would like to see produce more fruit? Are you interested in growing more fruit varieties but not necessarily planting more trees? And would you …
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Living in the tropics allows the homesteader to go wild with unique tropical fruit trees and shrubs. You really can’t get a better climate for fruit production. The majority of the tropics worldwide …
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Bananas are a fruit instantly recognizable to just about anyone, anywhere in the world. Yet they grow only in tropical and subtropical areas.So how is it that grocery stores in temperate zones the …
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If you’re a wine enthusiast looking to venture into creating your own vintage, a relocation to Napa Valley isn’t necessary. Using some of the best wine grapes grown in a home garden will allow anyone …
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Across the country, market demand for raspberries far exceeds availability and provides an ideal opportunity for homesteaders to cultivate the fruit for local markets as well as home use. A berry …
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Grapes are one of the oldest propagated crops and with good reason! These beautiful fruits are delicious and versatile foods used for snacking, canning, freezing, and of course, winemaking. Even if …
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Apple trees truly are giving trees. In spring, their fragrant, pale blossoms dot the landscape with a welcome, hopeful change from the soggy grays and browns of late winter. In summer, their lush …
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Fruits are nature's candy and offer an array of flavors, colors, and textures for us to enjoy. But these sweet treats are so appealing because of their high sugar content, and if you're on a low-sugar …
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Among the wild food just waiting to be plucked from open fields, deep forests, lush riverbanks and country roadsides, wild grapes have got to be a favorite. If you’re a fan of the delicious fruit, …
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Everyone who gardens knows that homegrown food is more delicious than what you can buy in the store. Strawberries are the prime example.Since a perfectly ripe strawberry is even more juicy and soft …
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To say my daughter is a melon fan is a gross understatement. This child could live on melon alone, and left to her own devices, she probably would. Her favorite melon being the watermelon, we made it …
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Dad climbed into the passenger seat. The children were already settled in the back. We were off to the orchard to pick apples, bring them home, and make some much-loved applesauce and apple pie. Dad …
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The first heavy frost has just hit and the temperature has taken a nose dive well below freezing. The gardens are all tucked in their beds, well covered with leaves.Little nobs still poke their …
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顶针浆果(Rubus parviflorus Nutt.)是一种常见的荆棘植物,生长在野外阳光明媚,亚高山,山坡和雪崩路径从阿拉斯加到加州。In fact, …
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There are many reasons why you should introduce blueberries into your landscape, and the first is they’re delicious. Blueberries are a tiny, but mighty fruit that packs a punch. Full of …
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Currants are a great addition to any homestead. Native to the United States, currants are a flavorful and versatile berry used in jellies, jams, wine, cordials, puddings, and pies. Currants, no matter …
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Blackberries are easy to grow. A diverse array of blackberry varieties are native to almost all of North America. They are especially abundant in areas with warm summer days, cool nights, and plenty …
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As any experienced gardener will tell you, it takes a whole lot more than sun and soil to successfully cultivate a homestead garden. Moisture, nutrition, as well as weed and pest control are …
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The sweetest, juiciest strawberries you’ll ever enjoy will come from a home garden. By growing strawberries at home, you'll enjoy fully ripened, chemical-free berries. Like other homegrown …
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Canning is a fun project that gets your hands dirty, keeps your food fresh, and gives you a last-minute gift option when the holidays roll around.The key to successful canning is starting with a …
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My Dad's running a gardening experiment in his backyard. What happens if you let an apple tree fully fruit, instead of thinning the smaller fruits in the spring?This is what happens:Yes, …
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If you're lucky enough to have an overabundance of fruit, veggies, or meat, you also have a problem. How to preserve this bounty? Refrigeration may only keep the stuff fresh for a few days. Freezing? …
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In Western Washington, our apple trees have two major enemies: codling moths and apple maggots. While codling moths can be a nuisance (they don’t ruin the apple), apple maggots can leave the entire …
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CC Photo by Roving-Aye! on FlickrFruits And Vegetables with Lowest Pesticide Loads:For detailed USDA specifics see below...Onions: Insects leave onions alone.Scallions: Insects leave them …
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At my permaculture design course last weekend the guest speaker was Douglas Bullock, of the well-known Bullock Brothers Permaculture Homestead on Orcas Island.Douglas was lecturing on the …