Author: Lorraine Wade

Can I Plant Herbs In March?

Sow seed of herbs such as basil, chives and parsley under glass with or without heat from January to early April. Additionally, as soil conditions allow, you can sow seed of chervil, coriander and dill, directly into the soil outdoors from March onwards. What is the best month to plant herbs? spring‘Early spring, however, is […]

Which Herbs Benefit From Coffee Grounds?

While used coffee grounds are only slightly acidic, fresh (unbrewed) coffee grounds have more acid. Your acid-loving plants like hydrangeas, rhododendrons, azaleas, lily of the valley, blueberries, carrots, and radishes can get a boost from fresh grounds. Are coffee grounds good for herbal plants? Yes, coffee ground fertilizer is safe for basil and other herbs. […]

Why Are Black-Eyed Beans Called Peas?

The belief is that the peas symbolize coins while the greens symbolize money. Originally, black-eyed peas were named mogette by the French. Mogette is the French word for nun because the black eye in the center of the pea apparently reminded some of a nun’s habit. Why are black-eyed beans called black-eyed peas? Black-eyed peas, […]

Are Black-Eyed Peas Good For Kidneys?

Control of phosphorus often is difficult for kidney failure patients. High-phosphorus foods to eliminate include: Beans (red, black, and white) Black-eyed peas. What beans are good for the kidneys? Bean nutrition facts Serving (1/2 cup) cooked Protein (gm) Potassium (mg) Black beans 7 305 Black-eyed peas 2.5 345 Chickpeas 7 238 Kidney beans 8 356 […]

Do I Have To Shell Black-Eyed Peas?

You can use the black-eyed peas in their pods as a substitute for snap beans in any recipe. If you want to eat the individual peas, shell the black-eyed peas by pulling the pods open. Can you eat the shell of black-eyed peas? Marcella Hazan, the authority on Italian cooking, recommends peeling the inner membrane […]

What Do Black-Eyed Peas Taste Like?

Black-eyed peas taste like earthy white beans with a dense, creamy consistency. What is the flavor of black-eyed peas? What are black-eyed peas? Black-eyed peas are smallish beans with a dark spot on them that looks like an eye, that’s where the name came from. They are hearty and have great texture and a subtle […]

What Are Leeks In Uk?

Leeks are tasty winter vegetables that are easy to grow, but do take some time and attention – they are usually sown in containers or a ‘seed bed’, then moved to their final position a few months later. Sow seed in spring, and you’ll be harvesting from autumn through to late winter. What is a […]

What Leafy Greens Can Be Cooked?

All types of greens that are sturdy and leafy, such as chard, kale, mustard, beet, collard, and turnip greens, are known as cooking greens. Should leafy greens be cooked? The truth is, there is no best way to cook (or not) leafy greens or any other vegetable. For the best nutrition, include a variety of […]

Is My Crab Apple Tree Dead?

Yellowing and falling foliage, die-back of branches and flaking and removal of bark are symptoms of trees that are on the decline. Reduced flowering or strangely-timed leaf-out or blooming can also mark a final effort by a dying tree to produce seeds. How do I save my crab apple tree? Steps To Revive Your Dying […]

Are Greens Cabbage?

Spring greens are actually young, tender cabbage plants and are sold as loose heads of thick green leaves. Is cabbage a form of greens? Cabbage. Cabbage is formed of clusters of thick leaves that come in green, white and purple colors. It belongs to the Brassica family, along with Brussels sprouts, kale and broccoli ( […]

Are Leafy Greens Hard To Digest?

Greens contain a type of fiber known as insoluble fiber, and though that sounds like that would make these vegetables that are hard to digest, it actually helps get your intestines to push waste through your GI tract and out of the body. What greens are hard to digest? Cabbage and Its Cousins Cruciferous vegetables, […]