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Good soil is essential for any gardener aiming to cultivate healthy, thriving plants. While there’s no shortage of chemical solutions on the market, there are plenty of simple, inexpensive DIY techniques to enhance soil nutrients and maintain a flourishing garden. Intrigued to learn more? We’ve uncovered a few budget-friendly methods to perk up your plants and foster robust growth. Keep reading to discover them.

Banana Skins Bananas are packed with nutrients like potassium, phosphate, sulfur, calcium, magnesium, and sodium, all beneficial for plant growth. To effectively utilize banana peels, cut them into small pieces for faster decomposition, enriching the soil with organic matter.

Ash If you have a fireplace, utilize the ash as a free method to raise pH levels in the soil. Scatter ash around the soil to lower acidity levels, creating an optimal environment for a fresh crop.

Leaves Allowing leaves to decompose over the garden during winter provides essential nutrients for the soil, enriching it for the next growing season. Rotting leaves pull organic matter back into the soil, improving its richness and fertility.

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Spanish garlic zucchini fresh

In this delectable culinary journey, we will explore the world of zucchini with Spanish garlic, a dish that will make your taste buds dance with pleasure. This simple yet flavorful recipe combines the freshness of zucchini with the aromatic richness of garlic and a mix of other seasonings. Whether you’re an experienced chef or a novice in the kitchen, this Spanish garlic zucchini recipe is sure to become one of your favorite dishes. So, let’s dive into the details and learn how to create this delicious treat.

1. Introduction to Zucchini with Spanish Garlic

Spanish garlic zucchini, or “Zucchini with Garlic,” is a classic Spanish dish that celebrates the simplicity and freshness of zucchini. It is a delightful mix of flavors that will transport your palate to the sunny streets of Spain. This recipe is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it a perfect option for a quick and tasty meal.

2. Ingredients You Will Need

Before embarking on our culinary adventure, let’s gather all the ingredients we need:

2 zucchini
6 cloves of garlic
Shallot
35 ml olive oil
Parsley, chili, dill (to taste)

3. Prepare the Zucchini

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Stop throwing out your food scraps

Everyone eats, and almost everyone (at least in the United States) produces a lot of food waste. When most folks clean off their plates, they are used to dumping the food scraps in the trash with very little thought. What can you do with leftover, partially chewed food, anyway?

It turns out that there are a number of things you can do with food scraps, especially when it comes to the garden. Keep reading to learn why you might never want to throw out your food scraps again.

Food scraps decompose.

Food scraps such as fruit cores, banana peels, citrus peels, paper towels, and even tea bags decompose once buried in the soil. The time of decomposition usually ranges between one month to a year.

Food scraps add nutrients to the soil.

Adding food scraps to soil helps restore organic matter as it provides the necessary means for microorganisms in the soil to thrive. This makes the soil healthier for plants.

Reduce waste and save money.

You can help the environment by reducing normal kitchen waste. Plus, you may save money on garbage removal costs.

Reduce bad odors.

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Gardener sticks toilet paper roll into potted plant

Who doesn’t prefer the taste of homegrown vegetables compared to the ones you can buy at the supermarket? There’s just something about the time and love that goes into growing a vegetable garden that makes them taste that much more delicious. Not to mention, gardening is just downright fun!

If you’ve ever wanted to grow your own garden but didn’t know where to start (or if you are on a tight budget), start by following these seven crafty tips. They will not only help you grow tasty vegetables and herbs but also fragrant flowers or adorable succulents. The best part is, everything that is needed can be found right in your own home and will only take you minutes to make.

DIY Watering Jug

First things first, you can’t grow anything without plenty of water! Keep your plant babies nice and hydrated with this DIY watering jug. Dig through your recycling bin to find any medium to large size jug (milk or orange juice would do the trick) and simply drill holes into the cap for maximum pouring capabilities.

Soak Seeds

For quicker germination once your seeds are in the ground, it is suggested that you soak them prior to planting. Just like you would soak your beans before cooking, all you need to do is let your seeds sit in a shallow bowl of warm water. Instead of a bowl, you will just grab a mason jar out of the kitchen cabinet, pour in your seeds, and let soak for 8-12 hours.

Pro tip: purchase or make a sprouting lid to turn your seeds into edible sprouts for salads and other dishes.

Protect Seedlings

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Healthy Apple Cookie Recipe

Are you on a journey to shed a few extra pounds but struggling to find snacks that are both delicious and nutritious? Look no further because we have the perfect solution for you: the healthiest apple cookie! Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, these apple cookies are not only a delight for your taste buds but also an excellent addition to your weight loss regimen.

Ingredients:

Cottage cheese: 200 g
Apple: 1
Egg: 1
Whole wheat flour: 2.5 tablespoons
Baking powder: ½ teaspoon
Sweetener: To taste
Salt: A pinch

Step-by-Step Cooking Method:

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DIY Carpet Cleaning

If you find it difficult and tiring to wash your carpets, trust our guide: you won’t regret it.

Rugs are very important decoration accessories to express the style of the home and your personal taste . They manage to give an extra touch to any environment and communicate your style through prints and colors . The beauty of the house lies precisely in these essential details , and the choice of rugs can definitely make a difference.

The power of rugs is truly decisive within an environment: they can help make everything more welcoming and warm, or communicate a sober and essential style. However, what all rugs have in common is the high risk of staining . Obviously, since they are on the ground and trampled on, it is almost impossible not to get them dirty.

The most popular solution for cleaning and washing carpets is to take them to the laundromat . It is undoubtedly a foolproof and quick solution, but not the cheapest. In fact, in the laundry the final price of washing a rug is calculated based on its weight.

If you want to avoid spending a lot of money on this operation, continue reading, we explain how you can solve the stain problem yourself.

Three easy steps to clean your carpet at home

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Classic recipe for Hot Water Cornbread

Classic Comfort: Dive into the Timeless Recipe for Hot Water Cornbread!

Ingredients:

2 cups cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

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Double Cup Method

The double cup method is a cheap way of starting Tomato seeds indoors. As the name would suggest, it involves using two cups. You can use large plastic drinking cups; this is what makes the method so cheap.

Another benefit of this method is that you can go a lot longer without having to re-pot your seedlings. Instead, you can add more compost to the cup as they grow.

You want to start by getting a regular plastic drinking cup and adding a small stone to the bottom, I will show you why soon.

Then make some drainage holes in a secondary cup. You can do this with a drill or by melting the holes with a hot object.

I melted mine by heating a screwdriver up over my oven top and then puncturing the holes.

Then place the cup with drainage holes inside the cup with the stone.

The stone then creates a gap which allows water to drain away and also acts as a little reservoir.

Add a small amount of compost to the cup and press it down firmly.

You can then sow your tomato seed into the cup.

Sprinkle a little more compost to lightly cover the seed. Then wait for germination.

As your tomato plant grows, you can keep adding more compost to the cup until you fill it.

All of the buried stem will develop roots, leading to a very strong plant. And because the volume of soil is always increasing you don’t need to re-pot your tomato seedling!

Here is a pepper plant, grown using the same method, for example.