Edible weeds are gaining in popularity. More and more people are recognizing the value of plants we used to disregard as a nuisance, which is why many people are growing plantain. Plantain is known ...
Growing Buckwheat: How to Plant This Versatile Ancient Grain
Buckwheat is one of the fastest-growing grain crops out there, so if you have a short growing season, this staple is ideal. That's why you often find it growing in the northeast in states like New ...
Everything You Need to Know About Growing Barley
If you're a homebrewer, you've probably considered growing barley. But there's so much more to this wonder grain than that. Although barley is sometimes used as a cover crop, it can also make ...
Growing Jackfruit Tree: Planting, Caring for and Using Jackfruits
If you’re a lover of exotic fruits and you want to try growing something different this year then jackfruit could be your next challenge. Native to tropical Asia, the fruits can be hard to find in ...
Growing Sweet Woodruff: How to Plant and Raise Sweet Woodruff the Shade-Loving Herb
Creeping throughout the garden, sweet woodruff offers a burst of bright, white flowers and fresh green leaves. It thrives in shady areas and adapts well to a variety of soils. A versatile herb and ...
Growing Crown Daisies: How to Plant and Care for Chrysanthemum Greens
Chrysanthemum greens (aka crown daisies) are available at many Asian markets, but they're so delightfully simple to grow that you might as well be growing your own. Plus, the greens you find at the ...
Growing Longan Trees: How to Plant and Care for Longans
Apples, pears, and oranges are fantastic, but sometimes you want something a little less common. If so, you might want to consider growing longans. These tropical fruits have a sweet, floral flavor ...
Growing Water Chestnut: How to Plant and Care for Water Chestnut
Water chestnuts are native to Asia, but anyone with the right climate can succeed at growing these sweet, crunchy treats. Even though the name water chestnut would suggest it’s a nut, this unique ...
Growing Black Elderberries: A Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, and Care For Elderflowers
Black elderberries are hands-down my favorite plant in the orchard. Not only do they have excellent health benefits and flavor, but growing black elderberries is easy. So easy, in fact, that you might ...