A Simple Guide to Fruit Tree Companion Plants
We know basil and tomatoes taste great together, and they grow well together in the garden. We know corn, beans, and squash are great garden companions. But vegetables and herbs …
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Planting Raised Garden Beds: Spacing & Growing Vegetables and Herbs
As much as I love harvesting a bowl of sweet peas or enjoying an heirloom tomato right off the vine, part of the fun of gardening is planting raised garden …
How to Make a Mediterranean Herb Box Garden for Greek Cooking
Taramasalata, Tzatziki, Moussaka, Avgolemono...if you know these dishes and don't think I just swore at you in another language, then prepare to be inspired. Having an herb garden makes it …
3 Homegrown Herb and Spice Rubs for Poultry Lovers!
Hey there, fellow poultry enthusiasts! Today, we embark on a delightful journey into the world of chicken roasting, and we're not just talking about any ordinary roast – we're talking …
8 French Cooking Herbs to Grow to Make Herbs de Provence
I promise this isn’t a fan-girl post about my undying love for Julia Child, but we’ve got to start somewhere! Around the 1960s, Julia Child brought French cooking into the …
Beans, Soups, and Mediterranean Delights
Hey there, fellow food enthusiasts! This past weekend, I found myself on a delightful journey through the world of beans, inspired by the aromatic winter minestrone soup that Gail whipped …
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
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 …
Antimicrobial Herbs You Can Grow at Home
Antimicrobial spices are certainly more well-known than antimicrobial herbs. Cloves, for example, are clinically proven to fight gum disease and they can relieve tooth pain. Cinnamon is revered for its …
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 …
