Have you ever heard of ginseng? Commercial growers describe this plant as having a yellowish-green or greenish-white flower that is a bit fragrant to smell. It blooms late in summer or from late spring. Looking at it, we can say it looks more like a disfigured carrot or even ginger. It has been used as…
What is composting? How do you know which things can be composted? What are the benefits of composting in your backyard for your garden? These are all questions that I get asked by eager souls every now and then. Whether it’s just a small section of land or an entire acreage, there is always room…
You’ve been given the introduction with the “Foodie Guide to the Types of Nuts”, now it’s time for the 20 types of legumes. Here you’ll find everything you’ll need to know from taste to origin about some snacking favourites like the peanut and the lentil. Yep, you read that right; the peanut is a legume…
Jade is known throughout many cultures as being elegant, wise and prosperous. Although, this is mainly as a semi-precious stone. However, as a succulent, the jade plant benefits continue. Current trends in home décor are becoming greener by the day. This is because, of course, plants grow as well as the fact that coming home…
All mushrooms can be considered magic, if you get the jist; they’re culinary marvels, they hold an acquired taste and can vary so drastically between which of the types of mushroom are on the menu (of course, only the types of edible mushrooms) as well as how they even got to your plate in the…
You’re walking through the woodland, brushing up against shrubbery, climbing up trees, listening to the wind through the leaves and feeling the crunch under your feet. It is the great British woodland trails that brings such a sense of calm and redirection. But which trees are you weaving in-between? Which sapling did you pass that’ll…