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 ...
Growing Hostas: How to Plant and Care For Plantain Lilies
Hostas are one of the most popular plants for growing in the home garden. Their wide leaves fill spaces without the sunlight necessary to support other plants. They have shallow root systems that ...
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 ...
13 Tips for Starting An Organic Vegetable Garden by Seed
Growing your own vegetables is a fantastic way to connect with nature, take some time away from technology, and provide your kitchen with healthy food. If you want to start an organic vegetable garden ...
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 ...
How to Deal With Root Weevils and Snout Beetles in the Garden
The world is full of root weevils. That’s a scary thought, isn’t it? There are strawberry root weevils, rough strawberry weevils, lilac root weevils, citrus root weevils, black vine weevils, and the ...