20 Meals to Prepare With Your Homegrown Vegetables
Whether you’re cooking for family, hosting friends or looking for something simple to whip up while enjoying a quiet evening at home, here’s a full score of meals that will …
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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 …
Gardening in The Wind Tunnel: A Haphazard Herb Affair
It all started with the dramatic demise of my beloved spider plant, leaving me with an empty Target pot and a tainted memory of a failed friendship. But from this …
How to Prevent Indoor Garden Pests During the Winter
My most eventful experience with indoor garden pests happened a few winters ago. One of my neighbors handed over a gorgeous basil plant that had spent the summer outside in …
Spices vs. Herbs: An Introduction to Growing Your Own
Let's talk about spices and herbs. Or spices vs. herbs if you prefer, because there can be some serious debate around what's what. Admittedly, it gets a bit confusing, especially …
How to Create an Aquaponic Herb Garden
Imagine a stranger came up to you holding a bag of fish from the pet store and said, “Hey, you! Did you know you can grow a garden using live …
The Best Books On Herb Gardening For Modern Gardeners
The world of herb gardening opens up endless possibilities for both culinary creativity and natural wellness. Whether you're dreaming of fresh basil for homemade pesto or hoping to cultivate healing …
Floret About It: 5 Easy Cauliflower Dishes
I have a confession: I’ve spent more time with cauliflower than I ever thought possible. For over a decade, I was hired during the keto craze to develop recipes for …
Seeds of Tradition or Temptation?
January is an exciting time for gardeners. Seed catalogs arrive, offering a glimmer of spring in the middle of winter's chill. Flipping through the pages of catalogs like Baker Creek, …
Fresh Flavors of Pickles: 10 Add-Ins Beyond the Dill
One summer I found myself staring at roughly thirty pounds of cucumbers from just six prolific plants. I should have known better than to plant so many, but there I …
