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White fungusis a wild edible mushroom that grows on tree bark and branches, especially on broad-leaved trees. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Today, it’s still lauded for its medicinal benefits, including its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Mushroom cultivation on logs started in Asia 2,000 years ago. In this article, you’ll…
Growing Edible Taro in the Garden for Food Taro, a member of the family Araceae, is the common name under which a large number of plants reside. Within the family, there are many cultivars of edible taro varieties suited to the garden. Sometimes referred to as ‘elephant ears’ due to the plants large leaves, taro…
Many people think all shower sponges come from the ocean, but most commercially-produced sponges are actually dried fruit. The luffa plant is a climbing vine that produces cucumber-like gourds. As the gourds mature, their endocarp transforms into a fibrous network that’s mostly made of cellulose. This network forms the soft and absorbent exfoliator we’re all…
If you’re looking for an easy-growing fall crop, growing carrots might be the way to go. These root vegetables can be sown in early September for a November harvest in most milder climates, and another crop started in the early spring! Isn’t it fascinating to be able to grow fruits and vegetables of all colors of the rainbow?…
Persimmons have a reputation for being very easy to grow, tolerant of many conditions. They do well on a variety of soils but prefer deep, well-drained loamy soils with a good supply of organic matter. Planting Persimmons trees Most persimmons are propagated from seeds and grafts. However, they will also reliably propagate softwoods if the…
Growing Gourds in Containers If you’re considering growing gourds in containers, you’ve come to the right place. While we often associate container gardening with flowers, peppers, and other small plants, many plant types tolerate growing in pots, and gourds are one of them. While it takes some know-how, growing gourds in pots is easier than…
You may have heard that cauliflower is difficult to grow, but that’s only because it has specific requirements that need to be met in order to produce robust and delicious heads. In this article, I discuss all you need to know to grow cauliflower in Containers. Cauliflower Quick-Growing Tips – Cauliflowers can be planted anytime…
Starting grapes from seeds can be a tad tricky, but it’s not rocket science. People don’t have access to grape plants in different part of world so this would be the best idea to have your plant at home despite of any challenge. The store brought grapes could be your life saver at this stage…
Rice is a food staple in diets around the globe. But while its processing for food is beyond the reach of most home gardeners, it’s still worth growing, especially as an ornamental feature in the landscape. First-timers can also have success by planting it in containers. Growing a pot of rice on your patio is…
Are you one of those people that prep their produce and then tosses the scraps into the yard or garbage bin? Hold that thought! You are wasting a precious resource by tossing out potentially usable produce, well unless you’re composting it. I’m not saying everything is usable, but many parts of produce can be used…