Carrots have a reputation for being a little difficult to grow. If you have tried growing them in the garden and not done so well, try growing carrots in containers. Under the right circumstances, ...
How to Grow Persian Cress as an Edible Ornamental
If you are looking for a plant with super quick germination and growth that adds texture to garden borders, flower arrangements, and the dinner plate, look no further. I have been growing ...
Prairie Turnips: How to Grow and Care This Native Tuber
There is a classic legume historically grown on the North American plains that is poised for a comeback. If you want to keep traditional plants alive, then prairie turnips could be just the ...
Caucasian Spinach: Meet This Shade-Loving Perennial Climber
Perennial vegetables can be hard to come by, and those that grow in shade are even harder. Caucasian spinach is a perennial, shade-loving leafy green that tastes wonderfully earthy. It's also a ...
Growing Lovage: How to Plant, Grow and Care For This Flavorful Herb
Don't you hate it when you grow a plant and only a small part of it is useful, so you end up discarding most of it? Wouldn't it be nice to grow a plant where you can eat the leaves and stalks, use ...
Carob Trees: All the Tips You Need for Successfully Growing Carob Trees
The carob plant is a flowering tree commonly found in the Mediterranean and Middle East. But if you live in USDA Growing Zones 9 and 10, you can bring this marvel to your space. When mature, carob ...
Growing Parsley Root: How to Plant and Care For This Forgotten Vegetable
With a flavor of a delicious cross between parsnips, celeriac, and parsley, parsley root offers an unconventional option for the home grower, homesteader, and cook. Well-known across Europe, where ...
Growing Shagbark Hickories: How to Care for This Multi-Purpose Wonder
Shagbark hickory is an iconic tree species that holds great cultural, ecological, and historical significance. The name depicts its distinctive shaggy bark, which peels away from the trunk in long ...
Globe Amaranth: Growing and Caring for Gomphrena Plants
Gomphrena, also known as globe amaranth, is an edible, short-lived perennial with unique round or oval blossoms that come in multiple vibrant colors. The clover-like blossoms appear from summer ...