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A pronghorn antelope wandered onto the farm New Year's Eve 2005 and stayed around for several hours.
Garlic contains powerful antioxidants and offers a wide range of cardiovascular health benefits. Garlic is traditionally used to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Clinically shown to lower LDL cholesterol, garlic may help prevent LDL from depositing cholesterol in blood vessels.
- Companion planting is an important aspect of organic gardening. It's the practice of growing plants near other plants for the mutual benefit of each other. For instance, people will plant basil among tomatoes to enhance the flavor of the tomatoes and to keep certain pests away.
- Believe it or not, peanuts will grow in the northern Great Plains. Like peas and lentils, these legumes are as predictable in growth as other legumes. Some early varieties mature in 110 and 120 days.
- Green vegetables such as kale, broccoli and spinach are excellent sources of calcium and Vitamin K. Without adequate levels of calcium, the body begins to take it from the bones, resulting in weak and brittle bones. So enjoy green vegetables, not only for the good taste, but also to supply your body with calcium.
- More than 90 percent of the nation's commercial horseradish production comes from southern Illinois. But horseradish grows very well elsewhere. In fact, prolific probably isn't even the right word for it. All you need is the crown of the plant. Put it in soil, water it and in a year, you should have small roots. If you like horseradish, you would most likely have plenty to harvest in two years.
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