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 …
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Top Edible Houseplants for Boosting Your Health
Your green thumb could make your diet more well-rounded, even in the winter. You just have to know which kinds of plants to grow indoors. As you learn which indoor …
A Little Something About Winter Insulation and Clothes
When the author of today's story, Becky Rupp, writes about winter and says, "Brace yourself. It’s about to get cold," I can't help but think of my friend from Sweden and …
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 …
What to Plant in January in Zones 9-10
Lucky you! While gardeners in other zones are huddled inside with their seed catalogs, January in zones 9-10 feels more like spring in most other places. With daytime temperatures typically …
White Asparagus with Butter and Chives
I don't know what it is about cream-yellow veggies, but they're just so tasty. Take yellow wax beans for example—they're the delicacy of beans and you only need butter and …
Growing Edible Flowers and Herbs in Winter
I find that one of the most delightful secrets in gardening is edible flowers. Imagine that this Winter, while everything outside is gray, your windowsill is alive with color—bright marigolds, …
Awesome Instant Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are the best. There's just something about them that makes them so darn good. Some people say it's the butter, others say it's the salt. But I think …
How to Transplant Herbs into Indoor Pots for the Winter
Nothing beats the taste of fresh herbs and you will never change my mind. And this year, my outdoor herb garden is a thing of beauty. ::brushes dust off of …
Herb Gardening Plant Hardiness Zones in the United States
For any gardener, knowing the USDA Plant Hardiness Zones is essential, especially when growing herbs. These zones offer a guide to which plants, including herbs, can thrive in specific climates …
