Articles written by Linnea Heinrichs

Plant grapes in ouside soil and care for grapes under cover.

May 13, 2010 - Linnea Heinrichs

A greenhouse method to protect grapes grown in northern regions offers gardeners an opportunity to successfully grow this luscious fruit.

May 13, 2010 - Linnea Heinrichs

Aphids and cucumber beetles spread plant disease. Use natural and organic methods to eliminate these pests.

May 11, 2010 - Linnea Heinrichs

Tips for the identification and nonchemical treatment of three common plant disorders in the vegetable garden.

May 11, 2010 - Linnea Heinrichs

A long-lived perennial, rhubarb's tartness adds delicious tang to spring desserts and preserves.

May 7, 2010 - Linnea Heinrichs

Two kinds of doctors treated Mesopotamian patients - those who relied on magic and those who used herbal remedies.

May 5, 2010 - Linnea Heinrichs

Healthy seeds ensure the best start for your garden.

Mar 16, 2010 - Linnea Heinrichs

Story editing refines a manuscript for presentation to the reading public.

Mar 9, 2010 - Linnea Heinrichs

The largest bird in the world might be a descendant of the most formidable predator of the Cretaceous Period.

Feb 13, 2010 - Linnea Heinrichs

A moist cranberry muffin recipe that adds a little tartness to tea time.

Feb 10, 2010 - Linnea Heinrichs

Tasty but simple makes this dish perfect for busy days.

Feb 8, 2010 - Linnea Heinrichs

With a little effort these bothersome pests can be reduced or eliminated.

Feb 5, 2010 - Linnea Heinrichs

The best time to design and make choices for the flower garden is before the natural world reawakens and nurseries burst with bedding plants.

Feb 4, 2010 - Linnea Heinrichs

Although asparagus requires minimal care, attention to asparagus beds will keep this perennial productive for many years.

Feb 2, 2010 - Linnea Heinrichs

A company-sized recipe sure to please guests with a taste for something spicy.

Feb 1, 2010 - Linnea Heinrichs

Transform poor soil into nutrient-rich soil where vegetables and fruits flourish.

Dec 8, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

Grapes propagated from cuttings have a high rate of success for the grape growing enthusiast.

Nov 5, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

When temperatures dip well below freezing, grape vine winter survival depends on good protection.

Oct 31, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

Originating in Asia, honeybees were first brought to America by Virginia colonists in 1621.

Oct 22, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

The most popular flowering holiday plant, the poinsettia may be grown as a bush or a tree.

Oct 15, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

Supreme goddess of the Babylonian pantheon, Ishtar played a major role in ancient Babylon.

Oct 12, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

Sumptuary laws established in the middle ages restricted clothing expenditures to maintain class structure.

Sep 29, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

The appeal of fresh vegetables year round makes indoor gardening a satisfying pass-time.

Sep 9, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

Healthy, productive grapevines are possible with careful attention to their requirements.

Aug 31, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

When hard green grapes soften and change color they are beginning to ripen in a stage of grape development known as veraison.

Aug 25, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

The elephant is one element in a series of oil paintings created by Bill Hibberd after a trip to Africa in the 1980s.

Apr 14, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

With a mini 'greenhouse' for your new grape vine expect a bigger, healthier vine that bears fruit sooner.

Apr 9, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

Spring is a great time to spruce up your kitchen and kitchen cabinets are a good place to start.

Apr 6, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

Grape vines may be grown against a fence, on a trellis or arbor or as the canopy of a patio, providing a comfortable vine-shaded retreat.

Apr 4, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

Written evidence from the 3rd millennium provides us with the oldest systems of tastes and traditional means of transforming raw materials into delectable dishes.

Apr 1, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

Think you don't have room for a garden? Try these ideas.

Mar 26, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

The staple diet of medieval man was bread, meat and fish. What was eaten and how it was served varied considerably depending on social station.

Mar 21, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

The ground cherry is a sprawling plant that produces a heavy yield of unique small golden fruits encased in lantern-like papery husks.

Mar 19, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

These gorgeous perennials return each year bearing an abundance of large richly colored flowers, a delight to the eye from early summer into late fall.

Mar 17, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

Statistics released by the USCPSC report over 375,000 residential fires each year. Knowing what to do if you lose your house in a fire can help mitigate the shock.

Mar 13, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

A welcome delicacy from the spring garden, hardy perennial asparagus grows easily from seed.

Feb 14, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs