Author: Elvira Bowen

Can I Leave My Herbs Outside?

Growing herbs outside is easy. Herbs like full sun but will tolerate some shade and don’t need fussy attention in the form of fertilizer, nutrients, plant food or even regular watering. If you are a very new gardener, you might want to start your garden from small plants which is even easier than starting seeds. […]

How Do You Eat Fresh Black-Eyed Peas?

Black-eyed peas can be eaten raw — like green peas or edamame — or dried and used for cooking, often after soaking to reduce cooking time. They can also be bought canned. What is the best way to eat black-eyed peas? Add Some “Meaty” Taste. Black-eyed peas add a rich, “meaty” flavor to any plant-based […]

Can You Eat Bolted Herbs?

Unfortunately, for some herbs, yes, it is bad if they bolt. It signifies the end of the herb’s life cycle and results in a reduced taste. The plant turns tough and woody instead of having tender leaves and stems making it undesirable to use for cooking or medicinal purposes. Can you eat cilantro after its […]

Why Are My Black-Eyed Peas Green?

Black eyed peas can be eaten at all of their different ripeness stages. They ripen fast so pick them often, every two to three days. As soon as the baby pods appear they can be eaten. These young immature pods can be stir fried whole or chopped and eaten as “snaps” like a green bean. […]

How Do You Clean Herbs Before Drying Them?

Rinse herbs under cool running water, turning constantly until thoroughly clean. Let herbs drip-dry for a moment over the sink. “Hard herbs,” like parsley, have woody stems and are much tougher, so they can be spun dry in a salad spinner. Check for and remove any remaining damaged leaves. How do you wash herbs before […]

Are Black-Eyed Peas Hard To Digest?

Precautions. For some people, black-eyed peas may cause stomach pain, gas, and bloating due to their content of raffinose, a type of fiber that can contribute to digestive issues ( 17 ). Soaking and cooking dried beans can reduce the content of raffinose and make them much easier to digest ( 17 ). Are black-eyed […]

Do Deer Like Crab Apple Trees?

Deer congregate around fruit- and nut-bearing trees. In fact, white oak and sawtooth acorns, persimmons, and crabapples are what deer will eat first, even before a lush food plot. What is the best apple tree to plant for deer? Some good apple tree varieties that work well for most of the country include Liberty, Enterprise, […]

Are Leeks As Healthy As Onions?

Leeks are alliums, a family of vegetables that includes onions and garlic. Several studies link alliums to a lower risk of heart disease and stroke ( 17 ). While most of these studies have tested onions or garlic, leeks contain several beneficial compounds thought to lower inflammation and protect heart health (18). Are leeks better […]

How Many Different Greens Are There?

295 Types of Green Color. How many colors are there in green? Green (CMYK) (pigment green) Cyan, magenta, and yellow are the three subtractive primary colors used in printing. Color coordinates Hex triplet #00A550 sRGBB (r, g, b) (0, 165, 80) What are the different colors of green? +50 Shades of Green Colors Teal Color. […]

How Do You Prepare Greens To Eat?

After you have chopped the leaves, the easiest way to wash them is in a salad spinner. For simple sautéed greens, you can just heat up some oil in a skillet, toss in some minced garlic if desired, toss in the greens, and sauté them with some salt and pepper until they have turn bright […]

Are Crab Apples Invasive?

Crabapple tree roots are not invasive or aggressive. In fact, the only known cases of crabapple roots growing through home foundations or sidewalks occurred because there were already cracks for which the roots could emerge. Does crab apple make a good hedge? The native, wild Crab apple tree, Malus sylvestris, is an excellent hedging plant, […]

Are Canned Greens Good For You?

Canned vegetables can be just as healthy as fresh vegetables, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Using canned vegetables may help you increase your vegetable consumption, since they are easy to store and keep for much longer than fresh vegetables. Is canned collard greens good for you? Glory canned collard greens are a […]

Does Lettuce Count As Leafy Greens?

Lettuce, a type of leafy green, is one of the most commonly eaten veggies in the United States. Leafy greens can be either dark or light in color and include types such as spinach, romaine, kale, escarole, and endive. Does iceberg lettuce count as leafy greens? Like most leafy greens, iceberg lettuce is low in […]