Quick answer: Legumes are technically a type of vegetable — but they come specifically from the seed of plants in the Fabaceae family. Vegetables can be any edible part of a plant (leaves, roots, stems, flowers). Legumes are always seeds. That means all legumes can be called … [Read more...]
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Which Plants Like Coffee Grounds (And Which Don’t) — A Complete Guide
by Erin Marissa Russell LISTEN TO ARTICLE: Coffee grounds are one of the most misunderstood gardening tools. You may have heard the tip about putting them in your garden — but here’s the catch: coffee grounds are acidic, and they only benefit plants that prefer acidic … [Read more...]
A Guide to Using Bone Meal on Tomato Plants
By Jennifer Poindexter Many people have a love/hate relationship with growing tomatoes. When producing your own tomatoes around your garden, the harvest is like none other. However, getting to the point of harvest can prove difficult for some. The reason being is growing … [Read more...]
Can you use rice water on plants, and is it good?
QUESTION: What’s the deal with using rice water on plants? Does it really work and is it safe to use? - Reese J JENNIFER POINDEXTER AT GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: Rice water is an easy and affordable way to fertilize your plants. The attraction to this fertilization method is … [Read more...]
How to Grow Vietnamese Perilla ‘Tia To’ (Perilla frutescens)
By Jennifer Poindexter Tia-to may not be the most common herb in the garden. Yet, many cultures enjoy this herb on a regular basis. If you’re looking to expand your horizons, why not start in your garden? Tia-to (also known as Vietnamese perilla) is commonly used to wrap … [Read more...]
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