Can You Eat Carrots That Have Sprouted? Answered!

Sprouted Carrot

Carrots are usually sweet, crunchy vegetables that can be eaten raw or cooked. But what happens when your carrots start growing? Can you eat carrots that have sprouted roots? How are they different from other carrots? And what about carrots that have sprouted greens? Read on to find out. Sprouted carrots are safe to eat. … Read more

Growth Stages of an Onion: From Seed to Harvest

Different varieties of onions.

If you are planning to grow onions in your home garden, it is important to understand the different growth stages of this crop. Each stage requires different care and attention from germination to maturity to ensure a successful onion harvest.  How Long is an Onion Plants Lifecycle?  Onion plants have a fairly long growth cycle, … Read more

Cause of Bitter Green Beans (and How to Make Them Taste Better)

fresh green beans on a brown basket

Green beans are easy to grow and easy to cook. But, whether you bought them from the grocery store or harvested them from your garden, it is equally disappointing when you sit down to eat your green beans, and they are unpleasantly bitter. Let’s look at why your green beans are bitter and how to … Read more

7 Reasons Why Your Green Bean Plants Are Turning Yellow

Green Bean Plant with Yellow Leaves

Green beans are a popular vegetable crop that is easy to grow in a home garden. They are typically planted in the spring and can produce a bountiful harvest in the summer. However, sometimes gardeners may notice their green bean plants turning yellow, which can be a cause for concern. Why Are My Green Bean … Read more

The Growth Stages of Corn: From Seed to Harvest

Growth Stages of Corn

As a gardener, it is important to understand the growth stages of the plants you are growing, so you can provide the right care and attention at the right time. Corn is a popular choice among home gardeners, but it can be a challenge to understand the growth process. Corn takes two to three months … Read more

Why Broccoli Tastes Bitter and How to Make it Taste Better

Whole Broccoli on Cutting Board

Broccoli is a very versatile vegetable. You can use broccoli in a stir fry, steam it, boil it, bake it with cheese, blend it into soup, and even eat it raw. But unexpected bitterness is unpleasant in any of these scenarios. So if you’ve come across bitter broccoli, you might be wondering what’s caused it. … Read more

6 Reasons Why Your Okra Is Dying (With Solutions!)

Okra Plant

Okra is a popular vegetable ingredient in many gumbos and stews. And it’s often referred to as ‘lady fingers’ due to its long, slender seed pods, which resemble dainty, feminine fingers. Unfortunately, this member of the marrow family can be a challenge to grow; if these growing issues are not identified and resolved, your okra … Read more

The 7 Growth Stages of a Pumpkin: From Seed to Harvest

Growth Stages of a Pumpkin

Growing your own pumpkin plant at home is an exciting journey as you track the different stages of its growth. The satisfying feeling of being able to harvest your own vegetable after watching it grow into a delectable, mature pumpkin is incomparable. A pumpkin plant will generally take between 90-120 days from seed to harvest … Read more

18 Recipes for Carrot Salad – That Aren’t Boring!

Carrot Salad Recipes

Carrot salads make a great addition to any meal and if like me, you have an abundance of carrots to use up, then salads are a tasty option.  In this article, I have 19 delicious recipes for carrot salad to share with you that you can try out for yourself. So let’s get started – read on to … Read more

A Twisted Tale: 8 Causes of Deformed Carrots with Solutions

Deformed Carrot

Have you ever wondered how store-bought carrots are always so straight? Whereas all the carrots I’ve grown in my vegetable garden seem to come out of the ground looking twisted, forked, bumpy, disfigured, or deformed. If you’re experiencing the same problems with your home-grown carrots, like me, you will want to find out the “root” of the … Read more