Is Wheat Good For You

On this day, all the people named after the saint, 'Andrei' for men and 'Andreea' for women, are celebrating their day of name.The custom of sowing wheat berries on St. Andrew's day is very old in our country.

Science is backing up what gardeners have known for ages: Horticulture offers a myriad of benefits, from stress relief to science aptitude. Next time you're fuming after a hard day, spend an hour in the garden! Sure, none of these findings are surprising...

Wheat bran has been studied as a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, and high blood pressure; oat bran helps burn excess fat and cholesterol, and may be helpful with high blood pressure.Bran is the hard outer layer surrounding...

Gently peel off the paper.Spread 3/4 cup sweetened whipped cream between the two layers and on top. And I eat the leftover torte for breakfast the next day!First, preheat oven to 350º F and make sure the rack is in the middle.

But a quick growth spurt may not always be a good thing. And hey, once all that's done, we may just start an urban farm of our own back in Omaha!” To learn more about Susman and Monbouquette's journey across America, visit the Growing Cities website.

Begin with a pound of soften, unsalted butter. Chop some fresh herbs(or dried) and blend them thoroughly with the softened butter. These types of baskets are great because they can be placed in a sunny window throughout the holidays for decor and then...

All three of these have very pretty foliage. Use your judgement, although I will say that my three children and a dog have never shown any interest in eating any of my indoor plants.

It's a concept the organization calls “earning and learning.” In addition to harvesting produce that would otherwise be left to rot, Urban Youth Harvest creates a sustainable food source for those in need with almost zero carbon footprint and provides...

A minor point but one that some readers may find importantMoney Tree art at left by the incomparable "Inky" Used here with permission, Thank you! Inky Art not to be used elsewhere without express permission of the creator.

When you tighten the tension, you will have made a Square Knot. Many gardeners love the look of the macrame hanging planters, but few want to spend hard-earned plant money on something that isn't living.

I should describe lucky bamboo for the two or three of you who have never seen it. Short stems of bamboo sell for a dollar or so. Forego the unfortunate philodendron. Pour out and fully refresh the water frequently, and immediately do so if you notice...

Multicolored lights added some needed brightness to the dark brown tree. For a long time I hung them on the tree with all my other ornaments. After considerable thought, an old tomato cage sprang to mind.I turned it upside down and wired the three prongs...

I tried them for awhile but I continued to shiver.From the north came the words: “Lots of exercise will warm you up.” I already run through my days like a spinning top, but I added to that, and all the time I continued to shiver.A friend from the...

One day I came upon bare root roses at bare bones prices. Such temptation! But having been burned before by roses, I hardened my heart, hesitated, and had a flash of brilliance. The versatlity and fun of using my smart phone are making it an everyday...

A Natural Healer One thing that seems to be agreed upon, however, is turmeric's anti-inflammatory properties. In excessive amounts, it's a blood thinner and can slow clotting. Black pepper contains a compound called piperine, which increases nutrient...

I have a report from a friend in California that this is especially good when the oranges are from your own tree. Soon, the whole mess will get thicker and redder. I like to add chopped nuts to this, too, but then, I like to add chopped nuts to just about...

All the feeders were used, but, selfishly, I wanted them at the window feeder. I got the 12 ounce model. They should be cleaned and refilled frequently, especially in hot weather, to keep the nectar from spoiling and mold from forming.

Fortunately this is an Asian snake and never encountered in US gardens.For some reason far less people are bothered by lizards than snakes, yet the two are very closely related.Both are great garden predators and help keep the pests at bay.If one just...

Its BTUs fall short of prime hardwoods, but hackberry logs rate higher on heat than most other soft-wooded trees. Age your hackberry wood one year to get the best it has to give, Dried hackberry logs burn much better than freshly cut or unseasoned wood.

Moreover, the combination caused a moldy substance to coat the plant's soil, preventing absorption of any nutrients from the soil.Plants need a combination of light, water and soil that contains minerals such as nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium,...

I would generally throw 10-15 pots per sitting. While monogrammed napkins and bubbles are nice, they didn't really speak to me or about me. I started hearing it less often and the crowing has died down considerably, I imagine most of my carefully grown...

Miracle Gro water soluble All Purpose Plant Food contains a good balance of the major nutrients and minor minerals, and can be used on indoor and outdoor plants all year. Hard working hands need hand or "body"with truly effective ingredients like cocoa...

Fennel seeds are double the size of anise seeds, but anise seeds have a much stronger flavor. Once rooted, it should not be relocated. Mama's favorite way to enjoy anise biscotti is to dunk them in her coffee!

They rarely reveal cultivars, and will frequently leave out one plant name in that perfect combination of three plants, leaving the frustrated gardener to try and figure out what the third plant in that perfect combination is.Gardeners get cute country-style...

The following wheat growing information will help you learn how to grow wheat in a home garden and caring for backyard wheat grain.It is very possible to grow your own wheat. What does a bushel equal?

Help Train A New Person With the proper guidance, a person with no prior poultry experience can successfully serve as a chicken sitter. Illness might not be apparent in your friend's flock, but diseases such as Marek's can survive for months in poultry...

Roses require heavy amounts of organic material to grow to their ultimate potential. There are no studies indicating harm caused by calcium overdose on plants, so tilling eggshells both into the soil and layering on top of the soil can be done simultaneously.Aside...