Olivia Choong

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.

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 ...

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

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...

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

Grow Mushrooms Indoors

Growing mushrooms at home is a task that any gardener interested in growing their own food should attempt. Mushrooms are a healthy addition to any diet, as they are low in calories and fat, high in fiber, and contain hig...

How to

Store a Cut Onion

Sometimes you only need to cook with a portion of an onion, and you may not be sure what to do with the rest. Fortunately, you can store cut onions, but they need to be stored differently than whole ones. Without their e...

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 Plant, Grow, and Harvest Portobello Mushrooms

Cultivate your own delicious portobellos indoors or outsidePortobello 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

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

Plant Squash in Hills

250px|right Are you wondering how people get those nice, thick squash plants that produce heavily? Planting squash in hills can give your squash first rate drainage, helping them to grow well. Here are a few easy tricks ...

How to

Prepare the Soil for Tomato Plants

When it comes to planting a tomato garden, preparing the soil properly is the key to growing healthy plants that produce juicy, tasty tomatoes. Start by tilling the spot you choose to place your garden. Then, check the n...

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 Plant, Care For, and Harvest Acorn Squash from Seed

Add this winter squash variety to your garden with our expert guideAcorn squashes are small, short, and round vegetables known for their sweet, nutty flavor. These winter squashes have thick skin so they stay fresh for ...

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

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

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...

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 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...