Are you ready for spring? I am! I'm getting ready with this fun herb garden and printable herb companion cheat sheet.
There are plenty of vegetable seeds to sow mid-summer. The fast-growing ones will be ready to harvest in 4 to 8 weeks. The slower-growing cool-tolerant crops can continue in the garden all winter long—even in a cold climate—with some weather protection.
Perennial herbs are a great addition to any garden. Whether you live in a warm or cold climate, you'll find lots of options on this list.
Do you always have herbs left after buying them for a recipe? Us too! Here are 4 ways to use leftover herbs - because herbs are too expensive to waste!
Create a thriving herb patch and save space by learning how to grow herbs together in the same garden or container.
Here are the best Types of Basil that you can grow and enjoy fresh for their appearance, aroma, culinary and medicinal uses!
Want to try living mulch to improve your garden? These ideas will help you have higher yields and healthier plants (plus less work!).
Chives are a perfect addition to this delicious classic.
Herbs are sometimes overlooked in the vegetable garden, but learning to companion plant with herbs can help you reduce pests and get a better harvest!
How to dry fresh herbs in the microwave. Of all the dehydration methods used for fresh herbs, the microwave is the fastest and produces the best color. Here's how to quickly dry herbs using the microwave.
Cilantro is one of the most popular herbs to grow in a fruit and vegetable garden. However, many people do not know how to properly trim cilantro so that it doesn't bother new growth. So where should you make the cut on a cilantro plant? Start at the tip of the plant where the leaves
Keep a fresh supply right at your scissor tips.
Everything you need to know about the herb sage, from its uses and tasty recipes to where it comes from and why it's burned!
Looking for a way to maximize your garden yields without maximizing your time in the garden? Consider a perennial garden!
This little pruning trick will allow you to grow super-sized basil plants so you can enjoy all the pesto you've ever dreamed of.
Commonly mistaken for a weed, purslane is one of the most nutritious vegetables on the planet. Find out how to identify it and use it in 20 delicious recipes! #purslane #verdolagas #foraging
You have successfully grown okra and now it's almost harvest time. But when and how do you go about it? We give you directions, plus some recipe ideas.
Harvesting and using horseradish for both culinary and medicinal purposes is a quick and easy process that also keeps the plant from taking over the garden.
Growing new plants from cuttings is a great way to increase your stock in a relatively short time. Rooted cuttings are often sturdier than seedlings, and come to maturity faster, many of them bearing flowers
There are plenty of vegetable seeds to sow mid-summer. The fast-growing ones will be ready to harvest in 4 to 8 weeks. The slower-growing cool-tolerant crops can continue in the garden all winter long—even in a cold climate—with some weather protection.
QUESTION: What happens if you plant a shallot? Can I plant the ones from the grocery store? ANSWER: You can start your own shallot crop just by planting a few shallots that you picked up at the grocery store or grew in your garden. It’s actually quite easy to do. Just follow these steps to […]
To keep parsley, cilantro, basil and other fresh herbs from going bad so quickly, find out the best ways to store fresh herbs longer.
Wondering how to grow cilantro from cuttings? This easy guide will show you how, with step-by-step instructions.
The wonderful peppery flavour of Nasturtium leaves works really well in this simple and quick pesto recipe, which you could easily adapt for other leaves.
What to do with sage when you don't want your bountiful harvest to go to waste! There are so many ways that you an use it, as food and medicine!
You'll love growing your own ginger at home. Growing store bought ginger is easy, and anyone can do it at home starting with a simple small piece of fresh ginger. This simple to grow plant
Cilantro is a herb that gives a distinctive taste and flavor to your food. Fresh cilantro can be obtained by seeds or transplant young seedlings.…
Beets are a staple in any homesteaders garden. They’re super nutritious plants that can be used for everything from sauteed greens to harvesting sugar from the roots. I happen to love the flavor of a homegrown beet, and once I figured out these tricks to growing beets, I was thrilled. Did you know beets are...
Remember Martha Stewart's calendar? Every month (until she discontinued it in the magazine in 2003), she kept us in tune with her circadian rhythms of dome
Worried that you're generating too much organic waste at home? Before you take out the trash, consider if there are any uses for the waste you've created.
If your garden gets a lot of sun, you need plants that can handle the heat. These best full sun vegetables are perfect for any garden with 6-8 hours of sun.
Learn how to grow your own turmeric, in any climate - including tips for sourcing turmeric seed, and how to plant, harvest, preserve, and use turmeric!
Though it may look like a pesky weed, these purslane recipes are here to prove that this herbaceous plant deserves pride of place on your dinner table.
Learn how to take those dehydrated vegetables you have piling up and making them in a versatile powder to add a nutrition boost to all of your dishes!
Wondering when and how to harvest homegrown cabbage? Learn the details of plucking this tasty and healthful cruciferous vegetable now at Gardener’s Path.
Grasshoppers decimate a garden quickly if not controlled. Learn how to kill grasshoppers and prevent them from attacking in this guide by Kevin Espiritu.
Growing mint from cuttings is easy. Learn how to propagate mint from cuttings, and increase your supply of this wonderful herb.
Growing fruits, vegetables and herbs in your home from kitchen scraps (organic waste) is the best way as it results in high yield gain. You just need time and patience to take care of newly establishing plants by providing sufficient water and sunlight.
Saving basil seed is one of the easiest seeds to save in the garden. Learn how to harvest basil seeds from any basil plant!
Ginger has been around for centuries, but it's become more popular recently. The medicinal qualities are enough reason to start growing it.
Learn how to regrow food from scraps including onions, herbs, potatoes, lettuce, celery, ginger, garlic. It is easy and will help your grocery budget!
