It's a quiet revolution, but a real one nonetheless. Many gardeners are rejecting the usual way of growing food and embracing permaculture - a form of holistic gardening aimed at creating harmony in ...
Growing Almonds: Best Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Almonds are all the rage at the moment and a lot of growers and farmers have cleared their land of everything else to try growing almonds exclusively. Just look at California, where nearly 7,000 ...
Growing Cassava: Planting Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Cassava is a wonderful, yet little known tropical root crop. The crop has been a lifesaver in many countries around the world thanks to its high nutritional value. It's full of starch and ...
Betony Plant: Growing Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Betony, (Stachys officinalis) also known as wood betony, bishops wort or purple betony, is a perennial herb that makes an appealing addition to your herb garden or flower bed. It has petite wrinkled ...
Coffee Plant: Best Varieties, How to Grow, Care, Problems, and Harvest
When I found out I could grow my own coffee plant, roast the beans, and brew a cup of java, I was ecstatic. I love coffee! I don't grow it in huge quantities - certainly not enough to supply my daily ...
Growing Yams: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
If there is a vegetable that reminds me of holidays and family get-togethers, it's the humble yam. Yams have featured in all of our special holiday feasts and I can't imagine a festive meal without a ...
Swiss Chard: Best Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Every gardener should try growing Swiss chard at some point. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, the plants will reward you with a bounty of healthy, leafy greens with relatively little fuss. ...
How to Grow Edible Hibiscus Flowers in Your Garden
I first started growing edible hibiscus a couple of years ago because I love hibiscus tea. There's nothing like the distinctive, refreshing taste that comes from this tropical beauty. While I'd grow ...
30 Water Plants That Will Transform Your Water Garden
Ponds and water features add a wonderful layer of interest to your garden, indoors or out, but they can look a little bare if nothing grows in them. In fact, a water feature won't thrive to its full ...