If you are just starting out with container gardening, there are some basics that you need to be familiar with. These are the bare essentials that will help make things easier. Some gardening tools are specific to container gardening; others may be useful for all types of gardening. Here is a list of the tools […]
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The History of Vegetables – Part One
Introduction One thing that separates humans from animals is our love of gastronomy. We don’t just eat to survive, we eat for pleasure and for optimum nutrition too. It’s for this reason that our human story is closely related to the history of vegetables. Over time, we’ve altered vegetables to suit our tastes and have […]
How to Plant Broccoli Seeds Successfully
Growing broccoli from seed can sometimes be a little tricky for beginners, but not impossible. In this article, I will provide you with all of the basic information that you should and show you how to grow broccoli seeds, step by step. Growing broccoli is absolutely a must in the garden each year. Besides being […]
Types of Different Microgreens
When a plant’s germination has produced a stem and its first leaves, it’s ready to harvest as a microgreen. This means they are very young plants harvested after only 2 or 3 weeks. This makes them nutritious as they still hold many of the nutrients preserved in the seeds. The nutritional value of microgreens added […]
The Fundamentals of Sprouting
What Are Sprouts Sprouts and microgreens are very small plants similar to the green spots specked on your lawn. They can be grown from almost any plant but are harvested very early in their germination. This early harvesting makes them more nutritious than the fully grown plants. Once only used as garnish, these mini plants […]
6 Easiest Recipes for Any Family Meal Using Microgreens
Microgreens were once thought of as just a garnish for elaborate meals. Today however they are known to be far more than just a fancy dressing on otherwise drab dishes. Recipes using microgreens can offer unique tastes and colors. According to some world renowned chefs, can make the difference between a good meal and a […]
The Pandemic is the Perfect Time to Launch a Microgreen Business
Although there are thousands of new small businesses opening all the time, during times of economic stress, these numbers dwindle but not as much as you might expect. Perhaps surprisingly though, in 2020, there had been only a 20% drop in start-up businesses. The reason for this is because many of these entrepreneurs envisioned an […]
Interesting Facts about Broccoli Sprouts
Broccoli sprouts are tender young broccoli plants which are growing in popularity due to their high nutrition levels. In addition to being nutritious, these baby broccoli can add crispness to a salad or sandwich. Broccoli sprouts and extracts from them have shown promising health benefits Along with kale, cabbage and cauliflower, broccoli is a cruciferous […]
How To Make Your Own Sprouting Jar
Many people, finding themselves stuck at home, want to make their own sprouting jar. Sprouting seeds are a common event in gardening. When seeds are sown, a small, usually plastic, artificial “seed pod” grows into the center of the tiny seed. As it grows, the seed grows into a new plant that is genetically the […]
Mung Beans Health Benefits for Pregnancy
Mung beans originated in India and their popularity spread from there to China and then South East Asia. Today they are still not as popular in the United States as they are in Asia but are regularly used by some in salads, stir-fries or soups. With a taste that is slightly sweet, mung beans can […]