9 Cilantro Companion Plants That Keep a Whole Garden Thriving
Once upon a time, there was a woman who loved to garden. She planted cilantro near fennel, but the cilantro never grew. She didn't know that fennel secretes a growth-inhibiting …
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10 Best Herbs & Vegetables to Grow in Shade
The first garden I planted got morning sun, but a mostly shady afternoon, and let’s just say my harvests mostly came up empty-handed. And I was particularly devastated when I …
How to Plant a BBQ Herb Garden Perfect for Grilling
I'll be the first to say that it's kind of hard to go wrong with a BBQ of any kind. There's just something about cooking and eating outdoors that feels …
Cinco Star Chicken Lime Soup
It’s a little bit spicy, a touch tangy, and definitely sumptuously savory. It’s the Cinco Star Chicken Lime Soup. I’ll admit, until I learned more about vegetables and foods, I …
5 Herb Garden Planter Ideas
Fresh herbs are a year-round necessity at my house. I use them to cook just about every dinner of the week. Sure, you can always find fresh herbs at the …
10 Fun Facts About Growing Cilantro
When I think of growing cilantro, I think of a fresh bowl of our BLT Guacamole, ready at the helm. If you're growing tomatoes, onions, and especially avocados, you have …
Planting Cilantro in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Cilantro plants need six to eight hours of sunshine in order to thrive. Cilantro is more heat sensitive than many other herbs, so it’s a good idea to plant it …
Where to Grow Cilantro
Cilantro loves sunshine and loamy, well-draining soil, but cilantro is delicate and also needs part shade, especially in the afternoon sun. Cilantro does best in soil that has a pH …
Growing Cilantro from Seeds, Seedlings, or Cuttings
You can easily grow cilantro from seeds, seedlings, or cuttings, indoors or out. Cilantro has a relatively brief lifecycle. It sprouts quickly in the cooler months, is ready to harvest …
Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken
Picture yourself and a few friends on a perfect summer afternoon or evening. You’re in the backyard or at a beach house, someone is lounging in a hammock, a couple …
