Creating an edible garden doesn’t have to break the bank. Truth be told, it barely requires you to dip into the bank at all. You might be surprised to discover just how easy it is to create a ...
How to Grow and Use Ornamental Corn for Dazzling Decorations
Sometimes, it can be hard to justify making room in the garden for crops that ultimately are grown for aesthetics - rather than their value as edible crops. However, ornamental corn is one of those ...
How to Grow Epazote Herb in Your Garden
Never heard of epazote? You're not alone. Many are unfamiliar with it, but people have been growing and using this amazing herb for centuries. If you like Southern Mexican or Guatemalan food, you ...
Pleurisy Root: Learn How to Grow This Medicinal Powerhouse
Pleurisy root might not instantly come to mind when people name their favorite healing plants. This is likely because it's isn't as popular as coltsfoot, mullein, or horehound for chest complaints. ...
Growing Pine Nuts: Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
After seeing the cost of pine nuts in the supermarket, I knew I wanted to grow my own. I use a lot in the kitchen, and the little bags from the store just don't cut it. Growing your own pine nuts ...
How to Grow Sea Buckthorn in Your Garden
Never heard of sea buckthorn? Most people haven't! But if you want to try growing a fruit that's a little out of the ordinary and incredibly tasty, sea buckthorns should be at the top of your ...
How to Grow St. John’s Wort Plant in Your Garden
If you're interested in growing your own medicinal plants, St. John's wort is a must-have for your garden. Not only is this herbal ally exceptionally easy to grow, but it also has multiple uses. ...
Herbs vs. Spices: What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter for Gardeners?
As the author of the book Grow Your Own Spices, one of the questions I am often asked is “what’s the difference between herbs and spices?” From a cook’s perspective, there are a lot of right ...
How to Grow Watermelon in a Container – 8 Basic Tips for Successful Growth
For the first time ever this year, I tried my hand at growing watermelon. Although the plants did remarkably well, forming long, trailing vines that twisted and turned and curled all over my ...