Arugula is the perfect cool-weather crop for anyone who wants to add zest and interest to their salads and recipes. It’s easy to grow in cooler weather and can be grown twice a year in many locations. Arugula is also fast-growing and fairly small so it’s perfectly suited to container gardens, patio gardens, or any…
Dill has earned the nickname “dill weed” because if it has the right conditions, it will grow with enthusiasm. If you’re growing it in your garden this year and see your plants taking off, it won’t be long before you’ll need to know how to prune and harvest your dill. Pruning doesn’t mean the same…
Lemongrass is easy to grow, smells amazing, makes delicious tea, and is a natural insect repellant. Discover how to harvest your lemongrass with this easy to read guide! Lemongrass is a tropical herb that comes from Southern India and Sri Lanka. It’s much more widely available now in the west as a dried or fresh…
Dill is a very aromatic herb used for flavoring fish, vegetables, bread, sauerkraut, and, of course, pickles. It’s also a very easy going herb to grow in your garden or in pots on a porch. Two parts of the plant can be used in cooking and baking: the feathery leaves and the seeds. Both are…
Are you wondering how to harvest your rosemary without killing the plant? Or maybe you’re not sure how to dry rosemary or just pick some rosemary for cooking. Don’t worry – I have everything you need to know about harvesting your rosemary right here for you! Harvesting rosemary is easy. Done the right way, you’ll…
Beets are a nutrient-rich veggie with a deep, earthy flavor. If you enjoy beets, you’re in luck because planting and growing your own beets is incredibly easy. If you’re in camp “I hate beets,” I encourage you to try planting just a few in your garden. Homegrown, fresh beets are nothing like that canned mess…
Fruits are delicious and healthy, as well as easy and inexpensive to grow. Even if you have a small yard or no yard at all, you can grow many kinds of fruits this year. Just grow them vertically. As long as your fruit grows on a vine, it can be grown vertically. People frequently assume…
As a gardener, you want to maximize your yields while minimizing the amount of time you spend weeding, watering, and dealing with pests. Discover how practicing companion planting can save you time and money while helping you produce a bountiful, healthy zucchini crop with this guide to zucchini companion plants! Maximizing garden space and improving…
You’ve finally beaten out the cabbage worms and slugs and your cabbage is ready to harvest. Hooray! Discover how to harvest and store your cabbage so you can enjoy this nutritious vegetable all winter long. One of the reasons cabbage can be such a good vegetable to grow is because many types of it store…
Are you considering cabbage for your spring or fall garden? Discover everything you need to know so you can plant and grow cabbage successfully! Cabbage can be a somewhat tricky vegetable to grow. It can’t be planted too late or hot weather will ruin your crop, and there are several pests that look at cabbages…