Posts by John

Dogs get into all sorts of things, including carcasses and trash, so a little loquat might not seem like a big deal. As a responsible pet parent, you may wonder if loquats are safe for dogs....

Mint can be an invasive ground cover or a hard-to-care-for, picky plant, but what happens when the leaves change color? Can you eat brown mint leaves? There are several reasons mint leaves turn...

Iceberg lettuce is green. Why does some iceberg lettuce turn red? Is it safe to eat? While it certainly looks a bit weird, this color change is nothing to be concerned about. Just as some earth is a...

Soil is soil, but potting soil has other things mixed in. What are the white pellets in potting soil? Are they supposed to be there? Should you remove them? Unless something is very wrong, like whole...

Sunflowers are known for their vivid yellow petals, but why does your sunflower have yellow leaves? Is that normal, or should you be worried? Cultivating sunflowers doesn't have to be difficult, but...

Broccoli is usually a rich, dark green color, but not always. When you find yourself asking, 'what are the brown spots on my broccoli,' then you probably wonder whether it is still safe. Black and...