If you’re looking for an easy to grow culinary herb that can survive in shady areas, you need to learn about Japanese mitsuba! You can tuck it into shaded corners of your garden where most other edibles won’t grow and almost forget about it until harvest time. Here’s more about this lovely low maintenance herb…
Savory is an under-the-radar herb that many people have never even heard of. In spite of this, it’s an excellent choice for an herb garden or companion planting because of its low maintenance growth habit and great flavor. There are two main types of savory that can be grown as either annual or perennial herbs….
If you live somewhere with hot summers and like to grow greens, you’ve probably noticed that most of them fade out as the temperature rises. But here’s some good news: There is a spinach-like green that thrives in warm weather. Known as New Zealand spinach, this heat-loving plant is perfect to fill in the “summer…
Ashwagandha has become a very popular herbal supplement around the world. The powdered root is used for many purposes, especially to boost energy, reduce stress, and improve sleep quality. With all these great properties, it’s no surprise that people wonder if they can grow ashwagandha at home. The answer, in many cases, is yes! However,…
Napa cabbage is similar to traditional cabbage except that the leaves are a paler green, oblong, and crinkled. It’s a very versatile vegetable to work with in the kitchen and can star in dishes like Korean kimchi, Asian-inspired coleslaw, and stir-fries. If you want to try your hand at growing napa cabbage, it’s as easy…