How About Them Apples?
The apple is one of the most prolific and popular fruits on the market. With a history of cultivation dating back to Roman times, apples have been hybridized to meet many different environmental conditions and to serve a plethora of cooking requirements. This article talks about how the home gardener can grow this wonderful fruit, how to choose the variety best suited to your needs and growing conditions, and lists some common and not so common uses for the fruit after harvest.

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From Garbage to Garden Gold
Composting is one of the basic ingredients of a "green" lifestyle, and creating compost is a waste removal option that is open to everyone. This article explores the whys and hows of composting, and offers tips and technology available to urban gardeners and homeowners who wish to compost but don´t want an unsightly heap in their back yard.

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Mad Money, Bitter Clingers and the Presidental Race
Has American become a "nation of whiners," as was suggested by Phil Gramm, or should the economy be micromananged by Congress, as has been suggested by the likes of Maxine Waters, who recently stated she wanted to "nationalize the oil companies." Compare and contrast the attitudes of a free spirited free-market advocate with that of Barack Obama.

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Don't Hold The Horseradish
It´s easy to grow and great to cook with, but as an herb is underappreciated in the United States. What herb is it? Horseradish, and this article will make any gardener think twice about turning up their nose at this most unusual herb.

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Ruby Rhubarb - A Perennial With Pucker Power
Are you a cool climate gardener in search of an trouble-free, attractive perennial? Think about adding a few rhubarb plants! These Siberian natives laugh at the cold, offer astonishing color and have the added benefit of tasty stems that make delicious, low carb sauces, pies or preserves.

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From Slavery To Freedom
The Easter holiday and the story surrounding it are familiar to Christians worldwide, but its roots go back to the Jewish festival of Passover. This article explores the symbolism of the Passover seder, and the parallels between Passover and Easter.

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