By Erin Marissa Russell Most gardeners (and people in general) know what vegetables are, and most of us also know that beans are legumes, but what is the difference between vegetables and legumes? Aren’t beans vegetables, too? What makes a vegetable a vegetable and a legume a … [Read more...]
12 Easy Herbs for Beginner Gardeners
By Matt Gibson Have you always wanted to start your own herb garden but are afraid that you don’t have what it takes to keep plants alive? Well, you’re not alone. Many people who would love to grow herbs hesitate in getting started because they have had bad luck with growing … [Read more...]
The Plant Hardiness Zone Myth
By Robert Pavlis Most common garden plants have been assigned a hardiness zone range that indicates if a particular plant will grow in your climate. It is a range of numbers with both a high and a low limit because most plants have trouble growing in very cold or very hot … [Read more...]
How to Save Seeds
By Matt Gibson Flower and vegetable seeds aren’t very expensive, but for an avid gardener who plants for new crops every spring and fall, the cost of those small paper packets can add up quickly. Saving your seeds for replanting only takes a few minutes and it can save you a … [Read more...]
How to Grow Dyer’s Woad (Isatis Tinctoria)
by Matt Gibson Dyer’s woad has taken a back seat in practical usage as a dye to more modern coloring techniques, and it is seldom grown as a decorative flower. However, it was widely grown in ancient days for its deep blue dye, which was used for dying fabric and clothing, as … [Read more...]
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