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Can You Eat Wild Sweet Peas? Separating Fact from Fiction Sweet peas are a beloved garden flower but did you know there are wild varieties that are also edible? Wild sweet peas grow all over North America and can be a tasty addition to your foraging repertoire. However rumors persist that you should avoid eating … Read more

Alocasia is a genus from the family Araceae. Native to subtropical and tropical Asia and Eastern Australia, there are over 90 accepted species of Alocasia. Commonly known as Elephant Ear, these plants are widely cultivated as ornamental plants worldwide. Many people collect plants because of their beautiful, sometimes big, leaves. This makes them one of … Read more

As a passionate gardener and coffee drinker, have you ever wondered if you could use spent coffee grounds as fertilizer for rhododendrons? The acid-loving shrubs certainly like acidic soil, and coffee grounds are acidic too. But is this kitchen waste actually beneficial for rhodies or not? While the idea of repurposing coffee grounds sounds appealing, … Read more

Walk into any commercial kitchen or backyard BBQ setup, and you’re likely to spot a grubby looking tan brick near the grill. This seemingly unassuming item is actually one of the hardest working kitchen tools around. But what exactly is a grill brick made of and why is it a grill master’s secret weapon? In … Read more

With its abundant sprays of brilliant reddish-orange trumpet blooms and vigorous growth habit Campsis ‘Madame Galen’ makes a dramatic statement in the summer garden. This trouble-free trumpet vine puts on a spectacular floral display that brightens fences arbors, and more. In this article, we’ll explore what makes this hybrid creeper so eyecatching and examine how … Read more