Tomatoes are first up on the list of edible but poisonous plants! Though ripe and red tomato fruits are delicious and very healthy to consume, you want to be cautious of their green stems ...
Scientists discovered that the red stigmas in wind-pollinated trees accumulate anthocyanin, the same compounds that are revealed in autumn leaves after green chlorophyll production slows down and ...
Britons with a penchant for horticulture often choose rhubarb as a garden favourite and with a spot of care this vibrant ...
Gardeners pass the winter months spending more time inside, giving our minds and hands projects that keep us thinking green thoughts. This is especially helpful when the dormant garden stares back ...
The space is kept clear of other plants (weeds) and plants tend to be ordered in tidy rows. Edible forest gardens are less hands-on. You establish what your space is suited for (see below for how ...
Other edible plants we typically call weeds include burdock, lamb’s quarter and common mallow. Utah State University ...
Planting native perennials can improve a local ecosystem, strengthening any garden. This list of New York-native perennials ...
The anthocyanin supports pollen germination and growth by acting as an antioxidant, scavenging reactive oxygen species that might otherwise result in sun damage, scientists found.
Microgreens are tiny, immature versions of selected edible vegetables, herbs and other plants harvested anywhere from 7 to 21 ...
Hazelnuts have long been prized as a tasty and nutritious food. Found in forests statewide in Missouri, they are a favorite ...