Nothing feels like summertime quite like taking a bite of a juicy peach—and it's hard not to feel cheated when you bite into an unripe, hard, or mealy one. So how do you know when a peach is ripe and ready to eat?. Next time you’re at a farmer’s...

The Only Way To Tell When a Peach is Ripe, According to an Expert

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How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies Overnight

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A brown fruit that's not widely well-known could play a role in lowering your high blood pressure. Here's everything we know about the pulpy helper.

The Little-Known Brown Fruit That Could Help Lower High Blood Pressure

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July might seem like a late start for gardening, but it’s actually an ideal time to plant certain fast-growing vegetables and flowers that will thrive in the warm summer and cooler fall weather. Whether you’re filling in gaps in your garden or looking to extend your growing season, here...

20 Best Vegetables to Plant in July and Still Get a Huge Harvest

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Although not a traditional time for planting, these are the fruits that can still be sown this month

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

This is going to sound controversial: maybe you shouldn’t fully ripen your tomatoes on the vine! All the chefs and foodies are audibly gasping, but there are some key reasons why these famous garden fruits are best picked before peak ripeness. The flavor and texture can even be superior when they are harvested half-ripe on the plant, then ripened the rest of the way on your countertop.

7 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Vine Ripen Your Tomatoes

I just love a creamy, ripe avocado. It’s always a puzzle to store them so they’re perfect when I'm ready to eat them. According to Hass avocado experts, the best way to store them depends on how ripe they are and when you plan on enjoying them. “Unripe,...

The Only Way You Should Store Avocados, According to Hass Avocado Expert

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Have you ever seen anyone put an avocado pit in water to grow an avocado tree? I've seen lots of people try, but only a few succeed. My mom has a tiny avocado tree growing in her living room that she managed to grow from the pit of a Hass avocado she ate. It's small but thriving, and I've often wondered if it will ever grow actual avocados.As it turns out, it could—but they won't be Hass avocados. Wait, huh?

Avocado farmer explains secret why you can't grow Hass avocado trees from Hass seeds

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Hummingbirds are delightful visitors to any garden, known for their iridescent colors and rapid wing beats. These tiny birds are attracted to specific flowers that provide the nectar they need to fuel their high-energy lifestyles. By planting the right flowers, you can create a hummingbird haven in your backyard, ensuring these fascinating creatures return year after year.

What Plants Do Hummingbirds Love the Most?

Cucumbers are one of the easiest plants you can grow in your summer garden, but just how many cucumbers you can expect to harvest from a single plant depends on a number of different factors. Some of it depends on a gardener's level of experience. The weather, cucumber variety, and whether or not the cucumber plant is trellised properly can also impact the number of fruits it will produce in a season.

How Many Cucumbers Should My Plant Grow? Plus Tips for Boosting Your Yield

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Invest in a bountiful crop of water-wise fruit trees that will thrive in hot, dry summers, and yield tasty home-grown produce.

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Peach vs. Nectarine: How Do You Tell The Difference Between These Fruits?

Though alike in taste and appearance, these fruits are not the...

Peach vs. Nectarine: How Do You Tell The Difference Between These Fruits?

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