Mosquitoes are probably one of the very few things we do not like about late spring and summer. Their bites are itchy, their buzzing around is annoying, and they can even bring all sorts of diseases and viruses with them.
Here …
Even though they have been consumed since pre-Columbian times, and are a staple in Mexican diets, cucamelons surely sound strange to most of you.
These cute fruits are also known as “Mexican sour gherkin,” or Spanish, “sandiita” (little watermelon). They resemble …
Even though we are all aware of the benefits of having a fresh supply of herbs anytime we want, not everyone has the needed space to make a large garden at home.
However, there is a solution for this: you should …
Companion planting is a tradition that can be traced back to the Native Americans who were among the first to practise companion planting in order to facilitate the growth of plants.
Iroquoian legend says that planting corn, beans, and squash together …
With modern homes becoming more insulated, the risk of trapping air pollutants constantly grows, and chemicals such as formaldehyde, ammonia, and benzene can contaminate your home’s atmosphere and you wouldn’t even see them coming.
Air pollution in your homes can cause …
Although garlic has been used throughout history by many great civilizations for its medicinal benefits, scientists have only recently confirmed the numerous health-giving and nutritious properties of this herb.
Scientists have also found that garlic is most healthy and nourishing due …
Despite being quite tiny, blueberries are a true health bomb, are tasty, refreshing, juicy, and we all love them for it. They are one of nature’s healthiest berries as they are rich in antioxidants, strengthen the immune system and prevent …
Thyme is a small evergreen herb with purple flowers and sweet fragrance and it has been used by humans since the time of the ancient Egyptians. But soon the herb spread throughout Europe once its many uses were discovered.
It can …
While lemons are well known for their high level of vitamin C, they also contain riboflavin, thiamin, iron, magnesium, pantothenic acid, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, calcium, and folate.
Although quite sour, lemons are a highly refreshing and beneficial fruits with …
Everyone who had problems with ants in their home knows that these insects enter the house hoping that they will find food.
The worst part is that in most cases they come in large number. In this situation, you should probably …
