Despite the name, wheatgrass is a gluten-free food. However, it may have been contaminated during processing, making it susceptible to cross-contamination, which may be very dangerous for those with celiac disease. If gluten is a food of concern, it’s always best to check with the ...
Raising geese is a lot easier than you may think. The effort is well worth it, especially if you use the natural tendencies of the geese to benefit you. Read on to learn about weeder geese, pet geese, and security alarm geese!
Some friends asked me how to grow wheat grass (cat grass) for their birds. The method of planting wheatgrass is actually very simple, no matter by water or soil. I am going to introduce you the water-planting (hydroponics) method. I like water-planting because it is much more easier an...
We have the best support for wheatgrass juice as a way to limit the side effects ofchemotherapy. A study of 60 people with breast cancer showed that wheatgrass reduced some of the harmful effects of chemotherapy. Specifically, wheatgrass lowered the risk of myelotoxicity, as well as the need...
Wheatgrass is the common name for the shoots of the wheat plant, Triticum aestivum. It's harvested early in its development, typically 7-10 days after planting, for use as a dietary supplement. Many people drink a 1-2 oz shot of wheatgrass on its own or add it to their favorite smoot...
In this article, we'll examine the wheat cereal grasses and look at just how we turn fields of grass into everything from the simplest porridge to the ritziest wedding cake.
Fall planted barley can be grown as a cover crop to prevent erosion, deter weeds, and provide valuable nutrients to the soil and many grow it as sweet tender greens, also known as barley grass, that can be eaten by humans, dogs, and cats for an added nutritional boost. Once the seeds...
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Millet What we call the millet plant is actually a wide range of grasses grown worldwide for food, forage, and cover crops. Hannah Madsen will take us through the benefits and uses of growing millet in your own backyard. ...
Garlic is a great plant for beginning gardeners to grow. Learn how to grow garlic in pots, containers or raised beds, the difference between hardneck and softneck garlic, why the best time to plant garlic is in the fall, and how to care for garlic over the winter. ...