Spirulina is a variety of blue-green algae that has remained virtually unchanged since it first appeared on the earth more than 3.5 billion years ago. So named because of its helix or “spiral” shape, Spirulina has gained prominence as nature’s green “superfood” because of its rich concentration of perfectly balanced amino acids (protein), fiber, vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients.

Spirulina is » Read more: Health Benefits Of Spirulina

For millions of years, the human race has developed a special relationship with the flora of our planet. Used for clothing, shelter, nourishment and medical purposes, plants are an intrinsic part of our existence and contribute greatly to mankind’s rise to the top of the food chain. More recently however, many people have touted the beneficial effects plants can have if kept indoors.

For starters, plants can dramatically » Read more: The Benefits Of Keeping House Plants

Pruning Tomato Plants

IF you want the most fruit from your tomatoes, they should be pruned to remove unnecessary shoots and leaves. Pruning will give you the best yield from the plants and better tasting fruit. Pruning is not a difficult task but is a necessary one that most backyard gardeners enjoy. It takes no special tools to prune tomatoes. You simply pinch the unwanted growth (shoots and leaves) away with your finger » Read more: Pruning Your Tomato Plants