Isn't "orach" a great name? Try saying it aloud a few times for the sheer fun of it. Although its name might sound like something you'd howl at the summit of Mount Doom, it's actually a delicious ...
20 Plants to Grow for an Edible Front Yard
Do you live in a neighborhood where front yard vegetable gardens are forbidden? It seems strange that such a law exists nowadays, when food security is so important, but it's increasingly common. ...
Sleep, Creep, Leap: Why Perennials Take Three Years to Mature
When it comes to food gardening, one of the greatest joys is how rewarding the process can be. There's a startling sense of satisfaction when peas sprout in mere days, or when the first radishes come ...
25 Medieval Vegetables and Herbs to Try Growing
When most people think of food in the medieval era, they likely either think of grand royal banquets or peasant gruel. In fact, that's far from the truth. They had an incredibly varied diet that you ...
Growing Honeyberry (Haskap): Varieties, Planting, Care, and Harvest Guide
If you haven't met or tried growing the spectacular honeyberry before, prepare to be amazed. These luscious fruits are shaped like elongated Concord grapes, are the same color as blueberries, and ...
How to Keep Cabbage White Butterflies Away from Your Brassicas
Plants in the cabbage/brassica family are spectacularly tasty. The problem is that cabbage white butterflies find them delicious too, and they can obliterate an entire crop if you don't take ...
13 Unusual Root Vegetables to Explore
Carrots, beets, turnips, and potatoes are ubiquitous in edible gardens around the world. But what about jicama, sunchokes, and scorzonera? These may already be staples to some, but are considered ...
A Comprehensive Guide to Growing Costmary
Whether you're interested in obscure plants, or just like to try growing unique species to your space, costmary makes a great addition to any garden. It's gloriously fragrant, has a wonderful history, ...
Swap Out Grass with These 14 Edible Lawn Replacements
"Foodscaping" is a growing trend that many self-sufficient folks are adopting quite enthusiastically. In simplest terms, it's using edible lawn replacements in lieu of grass. This way, you use every ...