No herb garden is complete without growing marjoram. It adds flavor and scent to your garden (not to mention your kitchen). Butterflies and other helpful insects flock to marjoram, making it a great ...
Growing Onions: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Onions
I love to cook, so naturally, onions are always somewhere in my pantry or fridge. Red, yellow, white, and gourmet varieties have all found their way into my dishes at one point or another. I can’t ...
Growing Plums: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Plums
Plums are my favorite fruits to eat, so it's lucky that they're one of the easier fruit trees to grow. Growing plums doesn't require as much work as, say, apples or cherries. There are also many ...
Growing Quinoa: A Complete Guide on How to Plant, Grow, & Harvest Quinoa
Quinoa is a pseudo-grain that is high in protein that has taken the world by storm. More people are turning to quinoa rather than rice in dishes because of its high protein, high fiber, gluten-free ...
Growing Chili Peppers: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Chilies
I love growing chili peppers in my garden. For me, they're practically a cash crop. One or two plants give me enough veggies for the season with plenty left to preserve, freeze, sell or give ...
Growing Arugula: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Arugula
Arugula (Eruca vesicaria), also known as rocket, is one of the most popular salad greens out there, and for good reason. I've been growing arugula for years. It's one of my favorites. Why do I ...
Growing Hops: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, & Harvest Hops
Do you love beer? Then it's time to consider growing hops. Having a batch of this leafy vine in your garden lets you brew uniquely flavored beer, not to mention saves you some cash. Growing hops at ...
Growing Caraway: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow and Harvest Caraway
If you're not growing caraway, you're missing out on a versatile and tasty treat. I had no idea how useful this plant is until I planted it in my garden. Caraway is a hardy herb related to carrots and ...
Growing Lettuce: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Fresh Lettuce
I'm always counting down the days until I can start planting in my garden in the spring. But even when it's too cold for most crops, there are some plants you can start a little earlier than ...