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…
Lettuce is one of the easiest vegetables to grow in containers, which means you can plant and harvest it even if you don’t have a lot of outdoor space. In fact, there are several reasons why growing lettuce in pots might be even better than growing it in the ground. Here’s a complete guide on…
Nothing says fall like pumpkin-flavored everything. This delicious orange vegetable can star in all kinds of recipes from pie to bread to soup and is pretty nutritious, too. The only thing better than making your own creations from scratch with canned pumpkin is growing pumpkins yourself and baking them straight from your garden. If you’ve…
Rutabagas are an underrated root vegetable. Though frequently grown in European countries like Sweden, they are much less popular in the U.S. and can be difficult to find in the grocery store. However, if you’ve ever enjoyed mashed or roasted rutabaga, chances are good that you want to start growing this veggie yourself. And the…
Chicory is a wonderful plant to add to your herb or vegetable garden. It has edible roots, leaves, and flowers and attracts loads of pollinators, particularly bees. Chicory has even been used as a forage crop for livestock, so there’s little it can’t do. However, things can get a bit confusing because there’s more than…
Leeks make a great addition to almost any vegetable garden, although they often get overlooked in favor of relatives like onions, shallots, and scallions. They have a sweet, mild onion-like flavor and are the definition of a no-fuss plant. The only “downside” to growing leeks is that they do need a fairly long growing season,…
Endive has long been enjoyed in European countries and is now growing in popularity in other areas of the world, particularly North America. It has a distinct bitter flavor that largely disappears with cooking and shines equally in soups and salads. To make things confusing, there are two main types of endive: the leafy variety…