Jennifer Cardenas

This website is the passion project Jen Cardenas (Me!). I’ve been gardening for the past 20 years and my love of plants continues to “grow” (as does my love of puns). I specialize in edible fruits, vegetables and herbs. I love my raised beds and water collection system.

Why do we need potatoes?

Studies have linked potatoes and their nutrients to a variety of impressive health benefits, including improved blood sugar control, reduced heart disease risk and higher immunity. They may also improve digestive health and combat signs of aging. The iron, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, and zinc in potatoes all help the body to build and maintain bone …

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Will pepper?

Alternate Names: Green pepper, red pepper, sweet bell pepper, capsicum. Characteristics: Relatively large in size, the bell-shaped pepper in its immature state is green with a slightly bitter flavor. As it matures, it turns bright red and becomes sweeter. What is Pepperman’s full name? It has been said that Pepperman’s full name is Phil Pepperman, …

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Where do potatoes from?

Potato ceramic from the Moche culture ( Larco Museum Collection ). The potato was first domesticated in the region of modern-day southern Peru and extreme northwestern Bolivia between 8000 and 5000 BC. While reading we ran into the query “Which continent are potatoes native to?”. One source claimed The Answer: The correct answer is South …

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