You've probably eaten alfalfa sprouts in sandwiches before. Or perhaps you regularly get alfalfa hay to feed to some of your herbivorous animal companions. Either way, this wonderful plant has been ...
A Guide to Growing Aloe in Your Home or Garden
No doubt you've heard of the miracle properties of aloe, both for your skin and internally. Did you know that this beautiful succulent is also relatively easy to grow? Plus, it adds a wonderful ...
Growing Capers: How to Plant, Grow, and Care for the Caper Bush
Capers are one of those foods that so many of us think about growing, but never get around to. I'm suggesting you give it a go because a caper bush is easy to take care of, the fruits are super-yummy, ...
Growing Calamint: How to Plant, Care For and Harvest Calamint
Sometimes you just need a plant that is easy to care for, isn't fussy about its environment, and is incredibly useful. If that sounds good, you should be growing calamint. It's resistant to drought ...
How to Grow Horehound for Food and Medicine
Unless you have a grandparent who's immensely fond of horehound lozenges, chances are you haven't come across this herb too often. You rarely see horehound growing in home gardens and even less often ...
Growing Millet: How to Plant and Care For This Underappreciated Grain
If you're aiming to diversify your food plants, then chances are you're looking at various grains as well as nutrient-dense vegetables. Consider growing millet, as this delicious, nutritious cereal ...
How to Plant and Grow Papayas Indoors or Outdoors
When you think of papaya you probably imagine a big, beautiful tree growing in the sun and full of orange fruit, right? Did you know that you can also grow the plant indoors? Or maybe you want to make ...
How to Plant, Grow, Care For, and Harvest Galangal
Sometimes you want to grow something a little less common in the home vegetable garden. Especially if it's something that you use in your cooking and want on hand. If you love eating galangal, you ...
The Complete Guide to Planting and Growing Sorrel
Are you interested in cultivating some different edible greens? Or maybe you're interested in re-creating a Medieval garden and are looking for ancient potherbs? Then consider growing sorrel this ...