Mark Twain said that "cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education” and I think he's right. Cauliflower is part of the cabbage family, but it has a nutty, sophisticated flavor that sets ...
50 Edible Wild Plants You Can Forage for a Free Meal
Edible wild plants are all around us, growing anywhere from the cracks of a city sidewalk to the hillsides of a mountain forest. There's a garden of free food out there waiting to be harvested if you ...
Growing Leeks: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Leeks
Leeks are a member of Allium genus that I think belongs in every garden as a mellower, sweeter alternative to its cousin the onion. Growing leeks requires a bit more patience than other vegetables, ...
Growing Eggplants: A Complete Guide on How to Plant, Grow, & Harvest Eggplants
Eggplants have a reputation as troublesome to grow and unpleasant to eat, but neither is deserved. With the right conditions, and in the hands of the right cook, anyone can enjoy eggplant from the ...
Growing Kale: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Kale
I LOVE kale. If I could only grow one thing it would be kale. It’s nutritious, delicious, and growing kale is simple. It requires little maintenance and a single plant provides a lot of food. Plant ...
28 Delightful Flowers That Attract Bees to Your Garden
You might not notice them unless they are buzzing around you, but bees are a vital part of your garden's ecosystem. Bees do the work of pollination, which is required for you to be able to enjoy much ...
28 Edible Weeds You Can Find in Your Own Backyard
If you look around you, there are likely dozens of plants nearby that you may consider nothing but a nuisance, but look again. Some of those so-called weeds may actually be a nutritious source of ...
29 Cat-Safe Plants For Your Home and the Ones to Avoid at All Costs
A friend recently asked me about starting an indoor herb garden, but she was anxious about planting something that might harm her kittens. As an animal owner myself, I’m well aware that most critters ...
How to Succeed at Seed Germination and 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Seed germination is one of the fundamentals of gardening, but while it might be a basic element, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. If you've ever planted seeds with the hopes of seeing them ...