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10 of the Best Savory Herbs to Grow for Family Meals
I'm taking a leap here. Anytime you offer your opinion of "the best," whether it's savory herbs, kitchen utensils, or watering cans, you risk missing some good stuff. And since …
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Herbs: Fragrant and Flavorful in Any Soil
Herbs are the gateway crop for many food gardeners. They don’t take much space, they’re forgiving, and they reward you with flavors that transform meals from ordinary to extraordinary. A …
Food Gardener’s Bible
Some books are written quickly.
This one took me about seven decades.
That’s not because I’m a slow typist (though my fingers might occasionally argue otherwise). It’s because Food Gardeners Bible is …
How to Grow Herbs For Tea in Your Kitchen
I love the feeling of my hands around a warm cup of herbal tea. I love the aroma, and I love the way a hot cup of tea reminds me …
The 5 Best Herbs for Hydroponic Herb Gardening
Who doesn’t love the taste of fresh herbs? There are plenty of ways to grow herbs outside where they'll grow like weeds, but growing herbs indoors with hydroponic herb gardening …
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 …
From Trash to Treasure
Sustainability has always been close to my heart, and my garden reflects this passion. What started as a small experiment—repurposing plastic waste into pots for growing herbs and medicinal plants—has …
How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Indoor Herbs
Let’s talk about fertilizer. When I bought my first home and decided I wanted to start my first garden (mostly in containers), I bought a lot of Miracle Grow potting …
How to Avoid 7 Hydroponic Pests and Diseases
One of the benefits of growing herbs and vegetables in a hydroponic system is that you reduce the possibility of pests and diseases. Even still, there are a number of …
How to Create a Living Wall Herb Garden Inside Your Home
Every time I use fresh herbs in a recipe, I say out loud (sometimes to no one in particular), “It’s the fresh herbs that make this dish!” There’s no substitution. …
