Preparing asparagus for cooking takes just four simple steps: select firm spears with tight tips, rinse them under cold water, snap off the woody ends, and peel thick stalks if needed. The entire process requires less than five minutes and transforms garden-fresh or store-bought asparagus into ready-to-cook spears that will deliver tender, flavorful results no matter which cooking method you choose.
If you’ve been growing asparagus in your raised garden bed or just picked up a bundle at the market, proper preparation makes all the …
Did you know that you could grow hydroponic strawberries at the comfort of your home? These delicious berries are grown without soil. Here is how:
Planting Strategy
You need to decide first if you are going to use seeds before you start growing your hydroponics strawberries. If you choose seeds, you probably need to wait for years before you can harvest. Therefore, this strategy is slower. If you want another option, you can purchase some young strawberry plants and place them in your hydroponics garden using soil that you want and net pots.
Light and Temperature
When you …
