5/11/10

Wilted celery that has lost its crispness can be revived in minutes with this simple trick: Cut 1 inch off the bottom of the stem and soak the celery in a large cup of ice cold water with two tablespoons of white vinegar. Let it soak for a few minutes, and it should be nice and crisp.

5/10/10

While container gardening is popular for people with limited backyard space, large pots filled with organic soil can also mean ultra-heavy lifting. To lighten the load, save Styrofoam packing peanuts and fill half the container with them. This will not only make it easier to move the pots, but it helps prevent root rot and mildew growth inside the pot.

5/9/10

If you're new to gardening, consider choosing high-yield vegetables that don't need a lot of space, time or care to thrive. Tomatoes, beans, lettuce, peppers, zucchini, herbs and carrots are some of the easiest to grow. Growing your own vegetables can also be a money-saver, too. For just a few dollars in seeds, you can save hundreds of dollars in produce costs. But that's beside the point: Your own harvest will also just taste so much better.