Olivia Choong
Plant & Gardening Specialist
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Signs That a Potato Is Bad: Raw & Cooked
Planning to make potatoes tonight with dinner? Yum! But what’s that smell? And why do the potatoes look so… wrinkled? Discerning a spoiled potato from a potato that’s good to eat can be a little tough, especially i...
How to Cultivate Mushrooms at Home: Everything You Need to Know
Grow your own edible mushrooms at homeGrowing mushrooms at home is a task that any gardener interested in growing their own food can attempt. Mushrooms are a healthy addition to any diet, as they are low in calories and ...
5 Signs an Onion Is Bad (Plus Onion Storage Tips & Shelf Life Info)
You reach into your pantry to grab an onion, only to find that it looks (and smells) a little off. No one wants to throw out a perfectly good veggie—but is that onion actually bad? Or is it okay to use still? To answer...
How to
Plant Potatoes
Potatoes are a staple of several ethnic diets. The process of growing potatoes is simple.– Just move down to Step 1 to get started.
How to
Grow Curry Leaves
Curry leaves are a main ingredient in Indian cuisine, known for their unique flavor that’s similar to cumin, menthol, and herbs. The leaves are also said to have antioxidants and help stabilize blood sugar. While you c...
How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Portobello Mushrooms
Cultivate your own delicious portobellos indoors or outside Portobello mushrooms are the mature form of the ''Agaricus bisporus'' fungus that are known for their savory flavor and hearty, meat-like texture. If you want y...
How to
Store Potatoes and Onions
Potatoes and onions both store well in similar environments—it should be fine to keep them together, right? Despite their similarities, these vegetables chemically interact with each other in a way that shortens both o...
How to
Use Curry Leaves
Curry leaves hail from South India, and though their name makes it sound like they’d smell and taste similar to curry powder, that’s far from the truth. They have a strong lemongrass flavor, making them a nice additi...
How to
Grow Beans in Cotton
Growing beans in cotton is a fun experiment that you can use to teach kids how plants grow, or that you can use to start seeds for your garden. Use a cup or jar to hold your cotton balls, then add beans, water, and sunli...
How to
Store Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes can last for several months when stored properly, but you need to follow proper storage procedures carefully in order to prevent them from bruising or spoiling. Here's what you need to know about storing s...
How to
Store Potatoes
Compared to most other vegetables, potatoes store fantastically. With the right storage techniques, good potatoes can last several months. Knowing the ins and outs of proper potato storage is essential for getting the mo...
How to
Stop Potatoes from Sprouting in Storage
If you have a problem with potatoes sprouting before you are ready to cook with them, try this simple solution.
How to
Grow Dwarf Pineapples
Ah, dwarf pineapples—they may not be edible, but they sure are adorable. These little mini pineapples look great in flower arrangements and as drink garnishes, and you can actually grow them yourself at home! In this a...
How to
Grow Morel Mushrooms
Morel mushrooms are good to eat, fun to look for, and even better to grow. Buying morel mushrooms can be rather expensive so a cheaper alternative is to hunt for them in the wild. However this can pose a risk to the unin...
How to
Store Onions
Onions are indispensable in the kitchen and they keep well. They are available all year. If you grow onions and store them you can cross them off your grocery list. Here's how to select onions to store them so they retai...
How to
Save Onion Seeds
Onion seeds are not usually difficult to grow or to collect. The only thing to keep in mind is that onions are a biennial, meaning that they seed once every two years. By growing and saving your own onion seeds, you can ...
How to
Dry Onions
You can dry onions for long-term storage using a process known as “curing,” or you can dry onions for use as a seasoning or snack using an oven or dehydrator. Each process is fairly simple, but each one requires a sl...
How to
Freeze Onions
For anyone who uses plenty of onions in their cooking, having some stashed away in your freezer means you always have some on hand when you need it. However, it's important to prepare the onions properly before you freez...
Expert-Approved Tips for Spotting and Picking Mushrooms
Unlock the secrets to tasty and nutritious mushroom huntsForaging for wild mushrooms is an increasingly popular hobby. Going on forays with friends is one of the most fun ways to spend spring and fall afternoons! There a...
How to
Store Garden Onions
Onions fresh from the garden make a great addition to a variety of meals. Luckily, you don’t need to use up all your onions right after you harvest them. By properly storing your onions, you can keep them fresh for sev...
