Oyster mushrooms are a flavorful delicacy often used as a meat substitute due to their fibrous texture and ability to absorb the flavors of the dish they’re cooked in. There are several varieties, some of which can be quite expensive. Prices typically range from $5 to $15 per pound, depending on how they’re grown and …
Vegetable Gardening
You spend a lot of time caring for your garden, making it look the best it can. Then, along comes a cluster of weeds, threatening to ruin your hard work. Weeds are plants, too, but they’re often not welcome in our garden because they are unsightly, they can cause damage, and they grow extremely fast, …
Because all types of squash belong to the same family, the best companion plants for winter squash and the best companion plants for zucchini and summer squash are the same. Looking for the best companion plants for pumpkins? They’re squash too! The main consideration to keep in mind is that, typically, zucchini and other summer …
What’s in a name? In the case of perpetual spinach, the species available tend to have been christened over and over. It could be: The beet leaf family are all easy to cultivate and are very prolific vegetable plants. I’ll be using most of the above names in this article since they all mean the …
Carrots are packed full of vitamins and minerals and have so many health benefits they could be classed as a superfood. Some heritage varieties contain over 30% more beta-carotene than their orange cousins. Growing carrots from seed is not only easy but very rewarding. Carrots get their color as a result of selective breeding by …
No room for a garden? Don’t despair: you can still grow veggies in pots! The lack of a spacious yard or garden shouldn’t prevent you from being able to grow your own food. From eggplant to broccoli, tomatoes to peppers, you can grow your own fresh food easily in pots. 1. Tomatoes With so many …
Planting a kitchen garden can be the perfect way to eat more wholesome vegetables and fruits. But it’s not just vegetables that you need, as any kitchen garden would not be complete without a well-developed aromatic bed of herbs. Plant a Kitchen Garden Close to the House Make the most out of your garden plot …
Growing and eating your own food can give you great satisfaction. So, if your garden space is limited, let your imagination increase its size. Here are some small space gardening ideas to get your imagination going. 1. “Three Sisters” Planting This traditional Native American plant grouping allows you to grow corn, pole beans, and squash …
I love using fresh herbs in my cooking! Going out to my kitchen herb garden just a few feet away from my back porch and getting just what I need for my salad, or that finishing touch for dinner is just perfect. I couldn’t ask for more. Planting herbs as near to the kitchen door …
Getting lettuce from my garden is like nothing else: fresh, crisp, and delicious! Do you know how to grow lettuce? It’s really easy, and with a bit of planning, you can grow lettuce year-round.! I LOVE fresh salads in the winter! There are 2 secrets to the growing lettuce throughout the year. The first is …