How to Harvest Chamomile and Dry it for Tea
Many of us probably know chamomile best as a delicious, relaxing nighttime tea. A cup of this herbal brew with just a touch of honey is the perfect way to …
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Common Seed Starting Problems and Solutions
One of my favorite moments in the depths of winter is when I can start my seeds. That's the instant in time when the countdown begins. I know that soon …
How to Keep Thyme Alive and Growing Year After Year
From ancient Egypt to Victorian-era hospitals to kitchens in some of today's finest restaurants, the woody, slightly spicy scent of thyme is there. This member of the mint family adds …
The Sweetest Winter Squash: From Acorn to Sunshine
I don't know about you, but I used to think winter squash meant Acorn squash, Butternut squash, or pumpkins. Then I had a Delicata squash fresh from a farmers market, …
The Best Months to Be Starting a Veggie Garden from Seed
Starting a veggie garden from seed is a wondrous adventure. Nothing against seedlings; I still opt for seedlings for part of my garden. But it really is fascinating to experience …
Types of Winter Squash
If you ask someone to name familiar types of squash, they’ll probably say acorn, butternut, and spaghetti. Butternut squash is the most popular squash crop in the United States. But …
Grilled Summer Squash and Red Onion with Feta
Tis the season to celebrate summer squash! I know if you're growing this abundant crop, you'll soon be searching for recipes on how to use them up, and maybe a …
Growing Apples from Seeds, Grafting, or Saplings
Can you grow apples from seed? Yes. Should you? Probably not. Apple trees grown from seed will not be the same as the tree from which the source apple came; …
Planting Chives in the Ground
Chives need lots of sunshine in order to thrive—six to eight hours of sunshine a day. They’ll tolerate partial shade, but that may reduce how much they flower. …
Growing Chives from Seeds or Starts
You can grow chives from seeds, starts, or divisions (splits). If you have a fellow gardener with an ever-expanding chive patch, you could offer to help divide the plants and …
