Despite its prickly appearance, artichoke plant is actually edible. It may not always look nice in your garden. However, this vegetable has been famous as an ancient, gourmet foods among the Greeks and the Romans. Also known by the Latin name, Cynara scolimus, artichoke is a member of the thistle family. If you know how […]
Vegetables
Love Bok Choy? Here’s the Best Way to Cut and Prepare It
Bok choy is popular as a garden plant or grocery staple, but not everyone knows how to cut bok choy (or prepare it). This vegetable used to be popular only at Chinese restaurants, and many people outside Asia were clueless about its preparation. Luckily, this vegetable is easy to prepare and cook, with various health […]
How to Grow Potatoes Successfully in Your Garden
Potatoes have been a staple food in many countries for centuries especially on the northern part of the earth. The reason is clear: potatoes grow easier in cold climate. Basically, potatoes we harvest are the food storage organ of the plant. However, potatoes are one of the plants that you can grow directly without having […]
How to Grow Onions, Harvesting, and Preserving
From culinary to medical uses, onions have been used for thousands of years around the world. The oldest record of onions uses date back from 5000 BCE in China. Since then, onions can be found domesticated in nearly every country. In fact, there are no more wild onions left because humans have been planting it […]
The Art of Side Gardening: How to Grow Mushrooms
Different from other plants, mushrooms are not grown from seeds. It is mostly grown from spores and can grow on various surface or substrates. The success of growing mushrooms may depend on the climate of the area you live in because temperature plays an essential role. While each species of mushrooms have a different season […]