This vegetarian recipe by Levi Roots is a fragrant, rich Carribean sweet potato stew. A real crowd pleaser!

Herbalists know that burdock root is powerful medicine, but most would be surprised to learn that the burdock is edible as well. Burdock leaves, stalks and roots are edible and can be downright tasty if you

A healing herb known for its headache relief, this guide covers the history, benefits, uses, and how to harvest feverfew.

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Should I cut off the brown aerial roots from Monstera Deliciosa? Short Answer: Yes, you can chop off the aerial roots if you want – it won’t harm your plant. What are the brown cable-like roots growing from my Monstera Deliciosa? These are aerial roots or some called Monstera air roots. They can grow from each Monstera stem or from its existing nodes to support the growth of the plant. As it grows, Monstera Decliosas are constantly reaching higher for more sunlight and that's where the air roots play its part. The aerial roots dangle in the air to capture nutrients and carbon dioxide, supplying more energy to the mother plant. The brown aerial roots can grow as up to 20 ft long in its natural habitat. Since Monstera Deliciosa live under jungle canopies, they are constantly trying to climb higher for more sunlight. Buy Monstera Deliciosa Can I cut off air roots from Monstera Deliciosa? Yes you can. Cutting the aerial roots from your Monstera Deliciosa will not damage the plant and the roots will grow back in no time. You can also leave them be but it can be an eyesore to some people. These air roots can grow out of control and can look unruly cables. Just make sure to not damage the Monstera root node when trimming the air roots. But yes, keep calm and chop them off. How should I manage the aerial roots on my Monstera Deliciosa? If you decide not to cut the aerial roots and they are getting too long to manage, simply tuck the air roots and secure them to the stems or totem pole with ties. Or you can tuck them nicely into the pot and leave the roots to be. Can I put Monstera aerial roots in water to propagate new plants? No. It will not work. Aerial roots have no propagation function and will not give you new Monstera babies if you put them in water. Instead, cut a healthy Monstera stem/leaf below a node. If it has an aerial root attached to it, you can trim the node to about 2 - 3 inches to fit into your propagation jar or station. The aerial root will most likely black and rot, you can wash the outer black layer off and inside of it is a thin Monstera root. Photo source: HousePlantJournal Buy Monstera Deliciosa

Valerian tincture is best known as a gentle herbal remedy for insomnia and anxiety. It's easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients! Valerian tincture was the very first tincture that I

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Feverfew is making a comeback in modern gardens for both its medicinal value and attractive daisy-like blooms. Learn how to harvest and use feverfew now.

Whether growing amaranth from seed for its nutritious leaves or its high-protein, gluten-free seeds, it is easy to grow in warm soil with lots of sunlight. Amaranth is closely related to quinoa, but also beets, Swiss chard, and many other food crops. Follow along with this handy How to Grow Amaranth Seeds Guide and grow edible grains. LatinAmaranthus sp. (Many species are edible).Family: Amaranthaceae Difficulty Easy. We Recommend: Burgundy Grain Amaranth (MU551). This variety has very tasty, nutritious immature leaves, but can also be grown to produce grain – and it is very productive in this respect. Season: Warm season. Amaranth is very much a summer crop. Exposure: Full sun. Amaranth needs a nice hot summer for its entire growth period of 40-50 days. Timing Direct sow in late spring, once night time temperatures are steadily above 10°C (50°F). Optimal soil temperature for germination: 18-24°C (65-75°F). Starting Sow seeds 5mm (¼”) deep in well drained soil in full sun. Seeds should germinate in 4 to 10 days. Thin seedlings to 25-35cm (10-14″) apart in rows 50cm (20″) apart. Days to MaturityFrom direct sowing. Growing Ideal pH: 6.0-7.5. Keep moist until germinated, and then simply keep the area weeded. Harvest Pick baby or mature greens as needed. Simply cut them with scissors as one would with mescluns. The leaves have an appealing, nutty flavour. If growing for seed, choose A. hypochondriacus and provide ample spacing. Seed will ripen in late summer or early fall. Watch for birds visiting the plants. Rub the flower heads between your hands over a bucket or tray. Doing this into paper yard waste bags works well. If the seeds do not fall easily, leave the plants for one more week and try again. Seed Info In optimum conditions at least 70% of seeds will germinate. Usual seed life: 3 years. Per 100′ row: 1.5M seeds, per acre: 392M seeds. Diseases & Pests Watch for slug/snail damage to young plants. Amaranth is not prone to pest damage. Companion Planting Plant with corn to shade the soil and retain water. Amaranth attracts beneficial predatory ground beetles. More on Companion Planting.

If you're here to learn more about how to grow okra plants, you're in for a treat! Okra is a beautiful garden plant that's versatile and immensely rewarding to grow.

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These Roasted Carrots with Whipped Feta are the elegant side dish you need! They're perfectly spiced and tender with a creamy, lemon-y feta sauce.

Picking vegetables at the Eden Project - St Blazey, Cornwall, England by franieK This garden makes two things I love about Cornwall. The first one is Doc Martin. I wonder when we will get the next episode? Can't wait! xo

Getting ginger to form roots is very easy, provided you follow a few crucial steps to keep them from rotting. The trick is to plant ginger roots when it's warm outside, plant them in sphagnum moss or another breathable medium and go easy on the water until they form leaves and can be repotted. Here's a quick tutorial with a video and pictures. First of all, here's a video in which I explain how to grow ginger and other grocery store ingredients such as pineapples, sugar cane and coconuts. I shot it for Troy-Bilt as a #Saturday6 member, but it's perfect for this post too! How to Grow your Own Ginger 1. Select a Healthy Root. The best roots (rhizomes) for growing are firm, fleshy and already have green points forming at the end of the 'fingers.' If you prefer, cut the ginger into separate pieces with at least one green tip per segment and allow to dry for a few days. 2. Soak the Roots Overnight in warm water. This will stimulate growth and rinse off any chemicals that might be present. A few of my friends have also had a lot of success soaking their various root crops in compost tea, believe it or not! 3. Set the Roots in Sphagnum Moss (or coconut fiber) so that the top of the root is visible, with the green growing tips pointing up. I used a propagating tray, but you can use any container wide enough to accommodate the root. Keep the sphagnum moss lightly moist, but allow it to dry out between waterings. 4. Transplant to a Pot once the first leaves have formed. At this point you should notice a mass of fleshy white roots, which can be gently teased loose from the moss. Hold the root just beneath the edge of the pot, and fill the pot with fresh potting mix so that the fine roots are surrounded and the top of the rhizome is barely visible. 5. Caring for Your Ginger is easy, as long as you provide warmth, humidity, moisture and drainage. Summer is the best time to grow ginger because it's already hot and humid, but if you're growing it indoors you can place it in a bright windowsill and occasionally mist it with water. Drainage is provided by simply using a pot with drainage holes. That's it! Be sure to let me know if you have any experiences to share or questions that I can answer. I also have a post on growing turmeric for those of you who are lucky enough to find it in the produce aisle! Here are some other posts you might like: How to Grow Passionfruit From Leftover Seeds Grow Garlic, Onions and Leeks from Scraps All About Lemongrass 5 Unusual Uses for Okra Living Air Plant Wreath Handmade Paper Roses Grow Dragonfruit from Seed Make a Hanging String Garden DIY Terrarium Light Healthy Blueberry Muffins

Getting ready to repot your orchid plant? Here's a step-by-step guide to how to repot an orchid. Plus, how to tell if your orchid needs to be repotted, when is the best time to do it, and what you should do about aerial roots or an orchid with no roots. #Orchid #OrchidCare #RepotOrchid #RootOrchid #OrchidPot

Keep the butterfly party going in your garden by planting the stunning Butterfly Milkweed. Bright orange blooms with flat-topped clusters will bloom for many weeks. The hottest club for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators is in your yard!

Okay I am cheating today. I have another blog (www.communitybackyard.blogspot.com) where I am posting the planting, maintaining, harvesting and creating that can be done with a 20 x20 Community Garden patch. I have my patch and the blog is a discussion of my joys and sorrows of this endeavor which I hope will inspire others to get a community plot or till up a small patch in the backyard. Today (Wednesday) I posted a how to on making a raised bed. I created a raised bed for the thyme in the Community Patch. so now I am going to give a few details about three of the plants in that bed. English Thyme, German Thyme and French Thyme - What's the difference? According to some English and German are the same. However, they are not really. They are at best sub- species which developed originally due to climate differences in these three locations. All are considered Thymus vulgaris which is Thyme. Now I am having camera issues so these were the best I can do, but the German and the English are next to each other and by golly they do look similar to me. German on the left, English on the right However if you look more closely, you will see that the English thyme has a red stem and the German does not. I think the scent and flavor are the same, however. You will have to take my word for that. German Thyme has tiny leaves when compared to Common thyme. But the leaves are packed with more aromatic oils than many larger-leaved varieties. Also called winter thyme because it’s one of the most cold hardy thymes, it is an upright grower. So right now these look similar, but soon the German will be branching skyward while the English will be spreading sideways. Here is a close up of German Thyme: slightly rounded leaf but not as round a common thyme Here is Common Thyme Common thyme has a rounded leaf. and bushy habit and an upright style of growth. However the English thyme has a decidedly pointed leaf. That is obvious even in these photos. English Thyme is a smaller low growing plant with tiny leaves and an intense flavor. Essential in chowders, and delicious sprinkled on potatoes for roasting. One of the best thymes for culinary use which is why I grow it. Here is English thyme close up: not like common thyme! Now let's look at French Thyme French Thyme is another culinary thyme, but it originated in the Provence region of France and is the thyme used in Herbs De Provence and in other French dishes. The flavor is kin to Common thyme but a bit more musky. The leaves on this plant are pointed rather than rounded and the stem has a reddish color. This is not as hardy as English Thyme and is a slower grower, so it is perfect in containers. French Thyme is one of the thyme plants that did not make it through last winter in my herb garden. French is on the far right, Lemon thyme is on the left Here is a close up: French thyme The big difference between each of these Thyme plants is not so much the flavor or the look, but rather the hardiness. There are subtle differences in flavor which is why I like to use the English in my vinegar and the German fresh in cooking. The French is perfect dried and does not lose as much flavor in the drying process as other more round leaf thymes tend to. Which ever thyme you choose, try this blend. 1 tablespoons whole black peppercorns 1 tablespoons whole white peppercorns 2 tablespoons fennel seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender flowers Pinch of savory Place the pepper and herbs in a food processor and grind to a powder. Use as a meat rub, sauce seasoning, or blend 1 Tbls with lemon juice and oil to make a vinaigrette. Which one should you grow? Only you will know. However, if people do have a preference, I'd love to hear about it.

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