Growing Pesto Ingredients Classic pesto is made with basil, garlic, olive oil, cheese and nuts. Nuts and olives require a lot of time and the right climate to grow, but the other two ingredients are easy for home gardeners. Basil is a warmth-loving, frost-sensitive annual … [Read more...]
How to Grow Air Plants
Air plants (Tillandsia) are a fascinating contemporary gardening trend. These perennial evergreen plants are one of the easiest to grow species of plants out there. Unlike most plants, air plants don't require soil, so they can grow almost anywhere. Air plant leaves are the … [Read more...]
How to Grow Ginger in a Container
There are a few spices that grow well in containers right at home, and ginger happens to be one of them. Popular in tasty Asian dishes and in many favorite baked treats, ginger adds zingy flavor to culinary delights of all sorts. And, ginger is super easy to grow in a container. … [Read more...]
Easy Raised Bed Garden Idea: Plant a Vintage Bathtub
For a creative twist on raised bed or container garden, give old vintage bathtubs a try! Vintage tubs add instant charm and character to outdoor garden areas. With many different shapes and sizes to choose from at local thrift stores, flea markets, and antique boutiques, vintage … [Read more...]
How to Grow Turmeric (Pink-Blooming Ginger)
If you are looking to add some homegrown zing to your garden recipes this year, try growing your own turmeric. It's related to ginger, and its roots have a warm, peppery flavor. Turmeric is the primary flavoring ingredient in curry powder, and it gives color and flavor to your … [Read more...]
How to Grow Lemon Verbena
When you hear "lemon verbena," are you immediately whisked away to a tranquil spa-like setting where aromatic fragrances are swirling through the air? Do you find yourself unwittingly suspended in a state of deep relaxation? If so, you have already experienced the delightful … [Read more...]
How to Care for Poinsettia Plants
The festive poinsettia plant (Euphorbia Pulcherrima) takes center stage during the chilliest time of the year, but it loves a warm, tropical climate for growth. With its preference for warmer weather, it will grow outdoors year round in the U.S. Department of Agriculture plant … [Read more...]
Hugelkultur Raised Bed Gardening 101
Hugelkultur (pronounced HEW-gul-culture), is roughly translated from the German phrase “hill culture” and refers to a raised gardening style that takes place over mounds or---you guessed it---hills. This lasagna-style garden bed consists of layers of mulch material with one … [Read more...]
4 Strange DIY Raised Bed Garden Ideas You Could Build Yourself
Even the most attractive raised beds aren’t necessarily difficult to build. A simple raised bed can be constructed from logs, decorative brick, or cinder blocks and will serve its purpose well. However, if you’re into yard conversation pieces, consider trying one of these weird … [Read more...]
Heirloom? Organic? Hybrid? Types of Vegetable Seeds, Explained
Spring is an exciting time for gardeners, especially new ones. Fantastic, colorful displays of seed packets can be found almost everywhere during this season. But choosing seed types can be quite overwhelming, especially if you’re attempting to garden according to specific … [Read more...]
Caring for Potted Plants
Do you have an illustrious green thumb? The truth is, you probably do. You just may not know it. With patience, a bit of general plant care knowledge and some tips from the experts, your thumb can be green in no time. The perfect place to start to develop your … [Read more...]
How to Grow Sage
While a staple plant grown in many herb gardens for its culinary use, sage (Salvia officinalis) is a versatile plant to be considered for a variety of purposes. It can be grown in U.S. Hardiness Zones 4 through 11. It is an attractive plant that can thrive both indoors and … [Read more...]
How to Grow Thyme
Considered a best herb for indoor growing, and a popular choice for outdoor gardens too, thyme is a functional herb well worthwhile. With a myriad of varieties, this pretty perennial has tiny, aromatic leaves and spry, little flowers ranging in color from white to … [Read more...]
Growing Aloe Vera Successfully: A Comprehensive Guide
Want to know how to grow your own aloe vera plants? The succulent aloe vera is an easy houseplant to care for, and it will reward you with a little extra bonus. The juice and gel from the aloe vera plant's leaves can be used to soothe sunburns and other minor skin irritations. It … [Read more...]
How to Make a Keyhole Garden
Is your backyard too hot and dry to cultivate the vegetables you have only dreamed of? Keyhole gardens were developed for the sole purpose of maximum crop output in the hottest and driest of conditions. Their low cost, low maintenance, and versatility make them a desirable … [Read more...]
How to Grow a Prayer Plant
With beautiful foliage and easy maintenance, the prayer plant (Marantaceae) is a lovely exotic house plant to enjoy indoors. The prayer plant is best known for its habit of folding and bending its leaves upright in the evening which gives it the appearance of being in prayer. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Rosemary Herbs at Home
By Julie Christensen Like most herbs that are native to the Mediterranean, rosemary (Rosemary officinalis) thrives in poor, rocky, alkaline soil and hot conditions. It’s winter hardy only in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 10; elsewhere, it’s … [Read more...]
How to Grow Chives
By Julie Christensen If you grow no other herb, you must grow chives (Allium schoenoprasum). These undemanding plants are as beautiful in a perennial bed as they are in the vegetable or herb garden. They have slender, bright green foliage that stays attractive throughout the … [Read more...]
Propagating Herbs by Stem Cuttings
There are a lot of reasons a gardener may want to keep a plant or herb going in the garden or even bring it indoors. It saves seeds and reduces the need for new plantings every year, for one, and it can allow for year-round gardening with most types of herbs – even … [Read more...]
Growing Nut Trees
A great, low-maintenance, and decorative way to grow food in an urban or suburban environment is by planting nut trees. Nuts have a high nutritional value, are popular in many recipes, and require little maintenance or upkeep as compared to most garden vegetables. The … [Read more...]
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