An expert has warned people against eating tomatoes in November or December for a stark reason. One academic specialising in carbon emissions has issued a list of foods we should all be avoiding in the colder winter months, including fresh tomatoes, lettuce, asparagus, and strawberries. That’s because all of these fruits and vegetables have to … Read more
But gradually, and rather entertainingly, Limburg is upping its game. A quiet street in Hasselt, Limburg’s capital, during rush hour. Photo: Ed Peters The experimental art project Labiomista, in Genk, is a case in point. A tour of the project – erected on the site of a disused colliery, which later hosted a zoo – … Read more
Lettuce Lettuce grows quickly and easily, especially when planted in mild weather like early spring or fall. It does well in raised beds, the ground or a container. They need an abundance of sunlight and regular watering. They can also be harvested continuously. Radishes The root vegetable takes just weeks to grow. It’s best to … Read more
He said when he makes eggs, he washes the shells and keeps them in a plastic bag. He starts the recipe by putting the dry egg shells in the toaster oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. The purpose of this step is to sterilise the shell. In the comments, users said to make … Read more
Lettuce She said lettuce seeds are very cheap and will give you an abundance of the leafy vegetable. They grow well in pots, and they can be grown in the sunlight or the shade. “Lettuce is very cheap, very easy and very quick to grow,” Kia said. Don’t miss… Chillies That one may be surprising, … Read more
“Don’t throw them away – use them as a planter for your garden,” Robinson said. He first packs the tube with dirt, pressing the ends so it stays inside. He only fills it halfway at first, then places the seed on top of the dirt. After adding the seed, he packs in the rest of … Read more
“Even in snow and single-digit temps last year, we were able to grow greens all winter.” For her carrots, she uses frost blankets. They keep the stems of her carrots safe from frost and snow, while the carrot itself grows in the warmer soil. That only works until mid-December, however, because by then, the soil … Read more
In the comments, users were excited about the new planting prospect. “I’m so excited to plant this year!” one user said. Another asked if they can plant in the spring if they did not do it in the fall. She responded: “Plant again next fall – garlic is always planted in the fall, harvest in … Read more
The Redditer said produce like apples, carrots, onions and potatoes are pretty cheap to buy in bulk, whereas fruit like berries can be pricey. This may not be true for everyone, as it depends on location and climate. For her, the produce that’s cheapest to grow at home is strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, herbs, cherries, mushrooms … Read more
As It Happens5:59Artist trains rats to take selfies to make a point about social media When Augustin Lignier built a photo booth for rats, he was really trying to point the lens at humanity. The French artist trained two pet store rodents to take selfies in exchange for sweet treats. But over time, he says, they … Read more
