By Ellen Richeau While gardening has been a part of human culture for more than 10,000 years, the idea of kitchen gardening is something unique. These small family plots have been called by a variety of names over the years: kitchen gardens, victory gardens, potager gardens, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Basil
By Regina Farley Whether you’re out to conjure up a mouthwatering pesto, add a touch of splendor to your landscape or find a best friend for your tomato plant, basil is up to the challenge. Although among the world’s oldest and most commonly used herbs, basil has a hardy … [Read more...]
Beginner’s Guide to Herb Gardening
Are you an organic gardener thinking about growing your own herbs? Have you been dreaming about the wonderful aroma of sweet basil; or perhaps the taste of savory and chemical free oregano in your pasta sauce? Even if you’re a novice gardener concerned about the use of chemical … [Read more...]
How to Grow Bush Beans and Climbing Beans
Ready to grow your own bush beans or climbing beans? Beans are one of the oldest cultivated foods on the planet. Some type of bean -- or bean relative -- is native to every continent except Antarctica (and in all fairness to beans, what grows there anyway?) It’s not difficult to … [Read more...]
How to Plant and Care for Trees
Trees are planted on lawns so often that you probably take their peaceful coexistence for granted. They may seem like natural companions, but they are not. Each weakens the other so that both of their immune systems are compromised. Fortunately, you can help the immune systems of … [Read more...]
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