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10 Edible Flowers to Plant with Herbs

10 Edible Flowers to Plant with Herbs

I feel like one of the best kept secrets in gardening is around edible flowers. Edible flowers don’t just look pretty on your plate, they taste delightful, and they bring  …
How to Grow an Authentic Italian Garden

How to Grow an Authentic Italian Garden

My husband and I both have Italian roots, with my family originating from Rome and his from Ischia. Whenever our conversations get animated, with wild hand gestures and raised voices,  …
Italian Food Garden Planning Kit

Italian Food Garden Planning Kit

Is there anything more exquisite than indulging in the rich flavors of an authentic Italian meal? For those of us fortunate enough to trace our roots back to Italy, the  …
How to Create an Edible Perennial Garden

How to Create an Edible Perennial Garden

Edible perennial fruits, herbs, and vegetables are the gift that keeps on giving! Unlike annuals or biennials, which must be planted annually or every other year respectively, perennials will return  …
Homemade Bug Spray for Vegetable Plants

Homemade Bug Spray for Vegetable Plants

A good old-fashioned spray with the hose is my favorite way to rid my veggie garden of leaf-eating pests, especially the Japanese beetles who love to munch on my basil.  …
How to Dry Herbs

How to Dry Herbs

If you were to ask me what part of my garden I love most, I'd emphatically tell you it's my herb garden. When people visit my backyard, it's the first  …
Basil-Lemon Grilled Chicken

Basil-Lemon Grilled Chicken

I'm about to make you the hero of your next barbecue. This recipe for Basil-Lemon Grilled Chicken is especially great for parties where there are lots of mouths to feed. What's  …
Growing Zones for Basil

Growing Zones for Basil

Basil is an annual herb that grows best in USDA hardiness zones 2-11. Some of the US states that fall under these zones are: Zone 2: Alaska Zone 3: Minnesota Montana North Dakota Wisconsin Zone 4:  …