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Complete Green Bean Guide: Pole, Bush, String, etc.
Green beans are a very healthy food; there is no better food than what you grow yourself. Before growing, it’s important to learn all you can about varieties, growing requirements, harvesting, and storage. Pole and bush beans are the two most popular green bean varieties – they’re very similar, but there are growing and care […]
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Are All Peas Mangetout? Definition and How to Tell
Mangetout peas are trendy because they can be eaten raw (although they taste better cooked). In addition, they’re known for being entirely edible. But, some people may wonder – are all peas mangetout? Not all peas are mangetout or entirely edible (including the shell). Mangetout peas include sugar peas and snow peas. Some peas, such […]
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Complete Guide to Peas: Best to Grow, Sweetest, FAQs
Peas are a beloved ingredient for many, and they’re very healthy because of their high vitamin content, fiber, and protein. There’s nothing better than growing your own produce, and to do that, you need to know how to grow them, which variety to choose from, and how to harvest them. English peas, snow peas, and […]
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Do Vegetables Have Seeds? Veggie Growing Guide
Fruits and vegetables are different species of plants, and we usually classify them according to their taste and texture. One way to organize plants in the garden is by looking at how they reproduce, so let’s find out whether vegetables have seeds. Botanically and scientifically speaking, vegetables don’t have seeds inside them. Vegetables flower and […]
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Orange Tree Leaves: Uses, Diagnoses, and FAQs
Oranges are a delicious fruit that everyone loves. Today, we’re going to talk about their leaves, how to identify them, what can be learned about oranges by their leaves, and what their uses are apart from the fruit. Orange tree leaves can be used for several things, such as wrapping meats and seafood to steam, […]
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Yucca Plant: Complete Care Guide
Yuccas are popular houseplants, and the most common type is known as cane yucca. Many yuccas originate in Guatemala, southeast Mexico, and the Sonoran desert (think Arizona) and are one of the largest succulents because they can grow up to 30 ft. tall. Yuccas are drought and pest resistant and don’t have many nutritional needs, […]
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Pruning Raspberries: The Complete Guide
One of the most satisfying moments you can ever experience is when you are harvesting berries you grow in your backyard. They are so much more delicious than anything you buy at the store. Furthermore, it makes you feel more confident that you have the freshest berries you have ever planted in your backyard. But […]
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Are Coffee Grounds Good for Tomato Plants?
Gardeners and even people who take care of indoor plants have raved about using spent coffee grounds on their plants as a fertilizer. It saves them the trouble of buying commercial fertilizer, and they get a freshly brewed cup of coffee every time they decide their plant needs more nutrition. But are coffee grounds good […]
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Can You Put Banana Peels in Compost?
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits on the planet, rich in potassium and Vitamin C, among other vitamins and minerals. They are not only valuable for their taste but also for the versatile uses of each banana part, even the peels (yes, the peel). For example, can you put banana peels in compost? […]
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Dwarf Butterfly Bush Varieties: What You Need to Know
The gorgeous dwarf butterfly bush plants, which come in a range of colors and varieties, make an excellent addition to any garden. However, to keep dwarf butterfly bushes happy and healthy there are a few things a budding gardener ought to know. Dwarf butterfly bushes grow to a maximum of between two and three feet […]
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Do Radishes Grow Above Ground? (How and Why You Would Want To)
Radishes are deliciously tangy vegetables, great for both snacking and cooking. Not only are they tasty, but also a healthy addition to your diet! But do radishes only grow in the ground, or do radishes grow above ground, too? Radishes grow underground unless the soil is compacted, and then they grow slightly above the ground. […]
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When to Pick Zucchini: A Complete Guide
Zucchini is an excellent squash to grow because it grows quickly and easily. Like with all other garden produce, it is important to know when to pick zucchini so that you can enjoy it at its tastiest! So, when exactly should you pick zucchini? Pick zucchini when it reaches approximately six inches long or the […]
