Why are Tesco's Olive Trees Labeled 'Not for Consumption'?
I was about to pick up a green olive tree from Tesco, but the label warned it's "not for consumption." Is this usual for olive tree fruits? I…
edible plants
Can I Eat the Fruits from My Passion Flower Plant?
I've had a passion flower vine growing on my fence for about four years now, and it's thriving! It covers the fence beautifully and attracts tons of bees,…
What Can I Do with Sticky Weed Instead of Throwing It Away?
Hey everyone! I've got a bunch of sticky weed lying around, and I'm wondering if there's any good use for it besides just annoying my partner by sticking…
Ate Raw Black Bamboo Shoot—Should I Be Worried?
I recently got some black bamboo shoots from someone's garden and learned they were edible. While we were prepping them, I impulsively ate a piece about the size…
Best Plants for a Dry, Shady Area in a Community Garden?
Hey everyone! I'm involved with a community garden in Denmark, and we're facing a bit of a challenge. We have a few spots that are dry, shady, and…
How Long Should You Wait After Using Weedkiller Before Eating Fruits from the Affected Area?
I just applied Ortho Weed-B-Gone to some parts of my lawn to tackle the problem with mock strawberries and winter creeper. My goal is to eventually encourage native…
What Are Some Easy Plants for a Gardening Newbie?
Hey everyone! I'm looking for some advice on low-maintenance edible plants or vegetables that I can grow. I have a tendency to kill just about everything I've planted…
Best Plants for a Kindergarten Garden in Zone 7?
Hey everyone! I'm looking for some solid plant suggestions to help out with a kindergarten garden project. This garden will be for kids aged 4 to 6, focusing…
Is it safe to grow edible plants near toxic ones?
I'm curious about the safety of eating edible plants that I grow in the same container or area as toxic plants. For instance, if I plant some sunflower…
Using Imidacloprid on Pepper Plants: What's the Bee Situation?
Hey everyone! I'm growing peppers for hot sauce, and after dealing with a pest disaster last time, I applied Bio Advanced Fruit Citrus and Vegetable (which contains imidacloprid)…