Stinging nettle has two sides: On one hand, it stings you, leaving your skin hurting and numb. The other is a nutritional powerhouse with tons of uses. That's why, if it doesn’t appear on your ...
Growing Melons: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Melons are tricky to grow in my neck of the woods. The variable climate isn’t quite right for heat-loving melons to thrive. With a bit of tenacity and luck, though, anyone can succeed at growing ...
Growing Wheatgrass: How to Plant, Grow and Harvest This Nutritional Powerhouse
Wheatgrass is a nutritional powerhouse that has earned a reputation around the world as one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Lucky for us, growing wheatgrass is easy, fun, and inexpensive. It’s ...
Growing Cumin: All About Planting, Care, Problems and Harvesting
Cumin is one of the most popular culinary spices in the world, but not many people in the U.S. think about growing cumin. That's too bad - you might be surprised by how simple it is to raise this herb ...
12 Ways to Protect Your Plants From a Heatwave in the Garden
We all love a hot summer, but what do you do when there's a heatwave in the garden? Your plants can't escape inside to the comforting AC, and the scorching sun can burn them. A scorching day is no ...
Growing Muskmelons: Best Varieties, Care, and How to Harvest
Muskmelons are round, sweet fruits known for their sweet, enticing flavor and scent. If you've ever bought one at a farmer's market, then you know melons at the grocery store are nothing compared to ...
Plants that Grow Well Indoors to Expand your Indoor Garden
There are a lot of useful herbs and spices that grow very well indoors. For example, in another article, Chives, Lemon Balm, Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Basil, Cilantro, ...
Growing Citronella: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Most of us have heard of citronella as a mosquito repellant, but did you know it can be used in soaps and candles as well? Traditionally cultivated in tropical areas of Asia, citronella grass is a ...
Growing Lentils: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Lentils are delicious when cooked in meals, but you don't have to buy them to enjoy the delicious, nutrient-packed legumes. Growing lentils at home is totally possible. That means you can cook all of ...