Problem: How to pick low maintenance perennials for your garden
Find out your zone.
Different kinds of perennials, much like most flowers, do best in certain climates. These different climates are divided into " hardiness zones " in gardening.

Answer: The best way to figure out your zone is by looking it up on the national gardening association homepage. Many websites offer a color coded map where you can check your zone.

Problem: How to freeze peaches
Buy or pick fresh, ripe peaches.
Pick out peaches that are fragrant and slightly soft to the touch. When you press them gently your finger should slightly indent the peach, but not puncture the skin.

Answer: Look for peaches with no bruises or holes. Get peaches at the height of peach season, rather than too soon or too late in the season.

Problem: How to keep cooked broccoli bright green
Be careful not to steam green vegetables.
Green vegetables contain chlorophyll, when chlorophyll is cooked, it produces carbon dioxide. Since you have to cover the vegetables to steam them, the chlorophyll turns a drab, grayish color.
Answer: You can prevent this by boiling the greens, in salted water. Use a large amount of water, then add salt.