How to Dry Herbs While Keeping Maximum Flavor
When it comes to preserving your homegrown herbs, drying them is one of the simplest and most effective ways to maintain their flavors and aromas for months to come. Dried …
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The Ice Queen Cometh: A Royal Affair of Wedge Salad
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to bow down to royalty. We're about to turn our Ice Queen Lettuce into a dish so regal, so magnificent, it'll make you want to roll …
How to Make Cute Herb Stakes for Your Garden
It starts innocently enough. A seed-starter tray sitting in a sunny spot on your counter. Until you realize that you forgot to label them and now have to wait until …
Combinations of Vegetables that Should Not be Planted Together
You read that right. Even though there are lots of vegetables and herbs that complement one another in the garden, there are some vegetables that should not be planted together. …
How Often Should You Water Herbs Indoors?
How often should you water herbs indoors? There is a little more to the answer than just the wind, but that does play a part. Or more accurately, the weather …
Grow Your Own Food at Home Three Ways
Let’s just get this out of the way, produce is expensive at the grocery store. Last time I went through the checkout, I thought I must have paid for someone …
The 8 Best Potting Soil, Soil Amendments, and Fertilizers for Fantastic Crops!
Have you ever wondered what separates a so-so harvest from an absolutely abundant one? It's the secret ingredient lurking underfoot—soil! The foundation of every fantastic food garden is rich, healthy …
10 Most Popular Companion Plants for Your Raised Bed Garden
When you’re digging into the wonderful world of raised bed gardening, one of the best-kept secrets to success is companion planting! It’s like inviting the right friends to a party—you …
10 of the Best Savory Herbs to Grow for Family Meals
I'm taking a leap here. Anytime you offer your opinion of "the best," whether it's savory herbs, kitchen utensils, or watering cans, you risk missing some good stuff. And since …
10 Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a staple in home gardens, and when paired with the right companion plants, they can thrive like never before. Companion planting is an age-old technique that enhances growth, …
