Edible alliums such as onions, garlic, and chives emit a strong scent that helps mask the fragrance of surrounding plants, thereby keeping them hidden from pests. Using alliums as companion plants for ...
A former chef, Joe McNamee is Senior Food Writer at the Irish Examiner. Holding a BA in Culinary Arts, he writes about food ...
Grocery shopping is only getting more expensive, but is it actually cheaper to grow your own vegetables? We asked gardeners, ...
This dill pickle potato salad uses pickle juice instead of vinegar to add a tangy, zippy flavor to the creamy dressing.
It was back in 1979 and we had just moved to our farm when I became acquainted with my new neighbor, Anna, an avid gardener.
Make Coney Island hot dogs: Using the sauce as a base, make Coney Island hot dogs. Layer the sauce onto a hot dog stuffed in ...
Bread is one of the most wasted foods in UK households, but a simple bread storage hack using celery could help keep bread ...
Most people have heard of cutting down on salt to keep blood pressure down, but here are some lifestyle changes that have gone under the radar ...
At Penn’s DumoLab, researchers work to solve multiple problems: how to keep food waste out of landfills, make healthier building materials and tackle climate change.
Celery isn’t just a crunchy sidekick—it’s a versatile, nutrient-rich veggie that deserves more love in your kitchen and garden. From picking the freshest stalks to mastering storage hacks and even ...
If your yard or patio receives full or partial shade, there are still plenty of growing options for your vegetable garden. Here are some to consider.
Scientifically, produce doesn’t simply ‘go bad’ - it breaks down under specific conditions. Plants, much like humans, host ...