Do you have tulips in your yard? Most of us are happy to see them popping up in our yards in the spring, but are tulips poisonous to cats? We may enjoy the color show they put on every year, but did you know that tulips can be dangerous to your furry friends? That’s right …
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Peppers are usually considered vegetables. However, this assumption about peppers is incorrect. If we look at the botanical requirements of fruits and vegetables, then we might discover they are actually a fruit. Let’s take look into the question of are peppers fruits or vegetables? Peppers are classified as fruits botanically and as vegetables culinarily – …
Beans are one of my favorite garden vegetables. They are so rewarding and easy to grow, and I appreciate the rhythmic work of picking and snapping them (though by summer’s end I’m tired of the work!). In winter, I can pull out a bag of frozen beans or a jar of dilly beans and enjoy …
Is onion a vegetable? Anyone who’s ever cooked before has first-hand experienced the difference an onion can make to a dish, although it is not the most convenient to cut and prepare. However, the onion bulb has often been questioned regarding its authenticity as a vegetable, and with good reason. There are various arguments regarding …
Pumpkins are a part of every home: whether they are used as part of a delicious meal or they are used as decoration for a holiday, pumpkins are always being used. But there has been some confusion about how a pumpkin is classified. So, is pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable? According to science, in …
Basil is a delicious herb and one of the easiest to grow. Sprinkle a few seeds in the garden and enjoy homemade pesto, flavorful soups, pasta, focaccia, and more all summer, and even throughout the year (pesto freezes wonderfully!). Sprinkle those seeds in the right places, and you’ll also enjoy benefits from and to basil …
Companion planting with perennials like asparagus can seem a bit daunting at first since they occupy a permanent space in the garden. However, interplanting perennials (and mixing in a few annuals, too) can be very rewarding. Check out the tips below on the best companion plants for asparagus, as well as which plants should be …
In spring, arugula is one of the first vegetables to show up at the farmer’s market. This peppery green contains lots of vitamins and adds a pleasant bite to salads. If you would like to start growing this wonderfully healthy vegetable in your garden, plant it with some of the best companion plants for arugula …
Companion planting offers numerous benefits to the home gardener, whether practiced in the vegetable garden, herb garden, or even flower beds. If you are just starting this practice, the numerous possible plant combinations can seem overwhelming. This companion planting guide breaks down the essential details about companion planting and includes a list of individual companion …
I was recently struck by how much I’m looking forward to my Fuchsia (Fuchsia x hybrid) coming into bloom. It’s located in a shady spot in my rock garden. When it’s in full bloom, the Fuchsia looks like a fountain of exotic, red flowers. As I wait for it to bloom, I’ve been thinking about …