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The average American consumes more than 25 pounds of apples and apple products per year, making them the second most popular fruit after oranges (by a slight margin). However, apples are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to pomes, the botanical classification for apple-like fruits. Pomologists (scientists who study fruit) classify dozens of fruits within the apple clan, some of which are equally edible and delicious as apples – if not more so. The only other

By ‌Matt‌ ‌Gibson‌ and Erin Marissa Russell. “Cut and come again” is a phrase that is used to describe the technique of harvesting just the outer leaves, or just what you need for a single meal, from a leafy green vegetable. This method allows the center of the plant to continue growing for a continuous harvest. There are a plethora of herbs and vegetables that you can grow and harvest multiple times, from all season long up to a period of several years. A good percentage of these cu

Planting a garden on your roof might sound strange, but rooftop vegetation can have a huge positive impact on the environment and on your bank account. A green roof, or living roof, is a roof that is covered in a layer of vegetation. Plants on a living roof can include sod, flowers, vegetables, succulents, or even trees. To grow a green roof doesn’t just give you something beautiful; they have many benefits that make them an attractive option for large city buildings and small reside

So you say you don't have a green thumb. You kill every plant you try to grow, including the so-called "unkillable" plants that everyone else on the planet seems to have no problem with. Or you're really busy, and you don't think you have the time to grow a garden. Surprise: you can grow a perfectly respectable vegetable garden (in the ground or in containers) and eat fresh food from your own yard or balcony all summer long. It's just a matter of picking the right c