So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Grow Wheatgrass From the Comforts of Your Own Home

By Dennis Ross

Wheatgrass juice is catching the interest of health enthusiasts because of the numerous health advantages it boasts of. Also, it is possible for you to grow your own wheatgrass from your own home because it is very easy to take care of. We will list down the steps on growing wheatgrass properly so that you will be able to prevent the destruction of molds.

If you want high-quality wheatgrass, you should go to special health stores because ordinary stores don't usually sell the seeds. Most people choose to buy their wheatgrass online and in rare organic health stores because they are assured of the quality. Once you have bought your seeds, it's about time to start knowing more about planting and growing wheatgrass.

The first step in growing wheatgrass is to immerse your seeds in water for not more than eight hours. After this, a 10x20 seed tray with an approximately 2-inch depth should be prepared. You can then start putting in the wet compost, peat moss, and an all-natural grower to improve the health of your developing grass.

Next step would be draining and rinsing the seeds twice. Scatter the seeds around the soil but not far from each other; let them have close contact without really coinciding to let them grow well and freely. The peat moss shouldn't be too moist so that it won't hinder your grass by acquiring molds.

Shower your seeds equally to initiate the growth process between the peat moss and the seeds. Continuously check if your seed is too moist or too wet and make sure that the moisture is just right. These factors are essential in monitoring the proper growth of your grass.

Cover the tray partially with another one on top or either use moist newspaper or bubble wrap to let your plant breathe while protecting it from destructive molds. Covering the tray maintains the needed moisture while the grass is undergoing growth. They should usually take not more three days before it becomes inches tall.

As your growing grass gets taller, it is time for you now to uncover it and let it receive massive amounts of indirect sunlight to speed up its growth. Indirect sunlight is preferred against direct sunlight because the latter dries the soil's moisture quickly, therefore stopping the growth. The sunlight will cause the sprouts to grow chlorophyll, making it look healthier and greener than the yellow, dull look when it first appeared.

Reap them when it reaches seven inches because it is the peak of their nourishment. A dining knife or plain scissors could be used in harvesting your growing wheatgrass but before you start juicing, make sure you wash your grass properly so that you would be able to taste well the goodness of wheatgrass juice. After all these steps, now's the best time for you to enjoy a soothing glass of healthy wheatgrass juice.

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