by Julie Christensen Potatoes, taters or spuds -- whatever you call them -- there’s never been a better time to grow them. Potatoes are widely available in grocery stores and reasonably priced, but there’s something magical about growing them at home. First, the plants … [Read more...]
List of Mushroom Varieties from A to Z
Looking for types of mushrooms? Whether your interest in mushrooms lies in commercially grown varieties, wild mushrooms, or perhaps both, mushrooms are among the most fascinating of plant life. Edible mushrooms are packed with antioxidants and lend an earthy flavor to almost any … [Read more...]
Health Benefits Of Jicama
The Jicama is Pachyrhizus erosus and is commonly known as the Jicama yam (or yam bean) or Mexican turnip and is part of the yam bean family. It's a native Mexican vine plant whose tuberous root is edible. The root is made up of several potato-like groups with each fruit shaped … [Read more...]
Glycemic Values of Common Fruits and Vegetables
By Julie Christensen The glycemic index was originally developed by David Jenkins, a professor of nutrition at the University of Toronto, to help diabetics make smart food choices. The index ranks foods based on how quickly their carbohydrates are converted to sugar. Foods high … [Read more...]
How to Prevent Damping Off
Did all of your seedlings start to wither and die? Or did your seeds never germinate? It might be that damping off is to blame. Starting seeds yourself is a great way to save money, and when you start your own seeds, you usually have a greater number of plant varieties to … [Read more...]
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