Written by: eurisko The ripening of produce is a chemical reaction that can be slowed by storing fruits and vegetables appropriately. Unfortunately, not all produce reacts the same way to its environment and therefore each one must be considered individually. Here are a few good rules of thumb: 1. Store potatoes in a dark place, preferably with apples. They keep each other fresh longer. 2. Never store citrus fruit with apples. Each enhances the other’s ripening process meaning they will rot more quickly. 3. Store onions in a light place. This keeps them from continuing to “grow” as if they were still in the ground. 4. Store...

Written by: Susan Golis   Choosing the right grass seed for your lawn is easy as long as you know the sun exposure and your soil type. If you have the right balance of nutrients in soil, sun exposure and hydration then you can grow healthy green grass that will be admired by your neighbors. Step 1 Determine the areas in your yard that have sun, part shade and shade. Step 2 Know what type of soil you have.  Before you can plant grass seed you will need to know what type of soil you have.  Many soils are rocky and have clay in them.  This...