Have you ever seen one of those gorgeous containers of red, green, and purple leaves growing on a patio? Those beautiful greens are mesclun. Mesclun isn't one particular plant, rather, it's a mixture ...
Growing Bee Balm: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow and Harvest Bee Balm
If there's one plant I will always have growing in my garden, it's bee balm. Also known as bergamot, horsemint or Oswego tea, this North American native is a unique-looking member of the mint family ...
Growing Kohlrabi: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, & Harvest Kohlrabi
Have you ever heard of kohlrabi? Until a few years ago, growing kohlrabi never crossed my mind because I had no idea what this crop was. Kohlrabi is a member of the kale and cabbage family with a ...
Growing Scallions: How to Plant, Grow, and Take Care of Scallions
Imagine a world without scallions. Soups wouldn't be the same and omelets would suddenly be a lot less exciting. Fried rice or baked potatoes? Forget it. Fortunately, you can usually find scallions ...
Growing Catnip: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Catnip
Catnip is a perennial herb well-known for its ability to drive felines crazy. What it's less known for is its potential to help with a variety of human ailments, from anxiety to migraines. Whether ...
Growing Thyme: Varieties, How to Plant, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Thyme is a hardy, perennial, evergreen herb that is perfect for those winter stews and soups. The leaves are small but incredibly flavorful. Outside of the kitchen, growing thyme as a landscaping ...
Growing Rosemary: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, & Harvest Rosemary
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a beautiful evergreen that should be a staple in every herb garden. Growing rosemary is easy because it's a low maintenance plant that's perfectly happy in a pot ...
Growing Tea: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Tea
Tea fanatics can grow tea right at home, which might be a surprise for some people. I always thought that I had to stick to purchasing tea at the store. I had no idea that I could learn the skills for ...
Growing Calendula: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care and Harvest Calendula
I'm obsessed with growing plants that I can use to brew healthy and delicious teas. Calendula (Calendula officinalis) fits the bill and more. If you haven't discovered the magic of growing this pretty ...