Yuca root isn’t all that common here in the United States so I wanted to give a little background. Not to be confused with the Yucca garden shrub like plant, yuca root is actually the root of the Cassava plant. It is native to Central and South America. It can be hard to find ...
Bolivian maca root (Lepidium meyenii) belongs to the radish family and grows in central Peru at elevations of 11,000 to 15,000 feet. Its habitat is barren, rocky terrain on the sides of mountains with intense sunlight, strong winds and frequent freezing temperatures. Maca root is a low-grow...
all species and the most intense foliage colorations in variegated varieties. While the yucca plant can survive in part sun, the perennial often becomes sparse with its leaves growing narrow and leggy. Part sun also increases the likelihood of root rot, as the soil is less likely to dry out...
According to a research[1], stress can worsen your hormonal imbalances and in case your melasma is caused by a hormonal imbalance, you need to find ways to reduce stress to help in treating your melasma. If you find difficult to relax, try some techniques like yoga or meditation. If they...
I also have to preface this by saying that when I cook, I cook big. I usually make one huge thing on a weekend that will last four to five days and then one smaller dish during the week that will last for two. So be warned, the recipe below is for a gigantic load. Let’s all...
Put the horseradish roots into your bags, wrapping the bags loosely around the roots to keep them from drying out completely. Find an area of your home where you can store the roots. A root cellar is ideal for this. If you have no root cellar, find an area that is dimly lit and is...
1) Mixing both white and yellow masarepa (which I also recommend doing, as it creates a nice golden color but a light texture and a slightly less bitter flavor). and 2) Deep frying (no wonder they taste so good). We did opt for pan frying and then baking to cook the middle all ...
Division:Use a spade to lift an entire perennial coreopsis plant and root ball from the ground. Choose a mature plant that is at least two years old. With a garden trowel, divide the plant into several sections, each with its own roots, being careful not to damage the roots. Plant each...
How to Make Kombucha Vinegar If you don’t already have some very old Kombucha fermenting away, Kombucha vinegar is easy to make. Simply allow a batch of Kombucha to ferment until all of the sugar is consumed; usually at least 6-10 weeks is needed. You will know that all the sugar has...
How and When to Plant Dianthus The cooler months of spring and fall are the ideal time for planting. Dig a hole roughly twice the size of the root ball and about the same depth. Place the plant in the center and backfill it with the original soil. Tamp it down gently and water it ...