Category: Vegetables

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

What Is The Black Eyed Peas Famous For?

Black Eyed Peas, American musical group with an eclectic range of styles encompassing hip-hop, dance, and pop. The Black Eyed Peas originated in the underground hip-hop movement of the 1990s. After the dissolution of their group Atban Klann, rappers will.i.am (byname of William James Adams, Jr.; b. What is the Black Eyed Peas most famous […]

Can I Still Plant Herbs In June?

It’s time for heat-loving plants! As the temperatures begin to rise, it’s time to put warm-weather vegetables, herbs, and plants in the ground (or containers) so they grow for the season ahead! For crops that mature quickly, like beans, planting seeds will work just fine. What herbs can be sown in June? Sow annual and/or […]

Can I Start Growing Herbs In August?

August arrives with a spell of cooler weather, some much needed rain and a bounty of herby delights. As summer continues, so does the harvest season, with plenty of choices of what to harvest. From sage and oregano, to marshmallow and chamomile, herbs are growing fast this time of the year. How late can I […]

Can I Plant Herbs In October?

While spring is the traditional planting season for many garden plants, late summer and fall are also prime planting times for trees, shrubs, perennials, and herbs. Yes herbs! There are many herbs to plant in fall – annuals, biennials, and perennials. How late can you plant herbs? Annual and biennial herbs can be planted outdoors […]

Is Manure Good For Herbs?

Preparing the Soil Before You Plant an Herb Garden When growing herbs, do not use composted manures in the herb garden. These are typically high in nitrogen, which will make the herbs grow quickly but will reduce their flavor. Do herbs like manure? Ideally herbs like a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained soil. If you […]