How to Prevent Indoor Garden Pests During the Winter
My most eventful experience with indoor garden pests happened a few winters ago. One of my neighbors handed over a gorgeous basil plant that had spent the summer outside in …
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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 …
How to Regulate Humidity for Indoor Herb Gardens
Figuring out how to regulate humidity indoors can sometimes feel like a hopeless venture. Just when you get it right, someone opens the front door, and the whole indoor atmosphere …
Bond With Your Elderly Loved Ones
There are plenty of activities you can do to strengthen your bond with your aging loved ones. While traditional activities like baking or watching television together are fun, indoor gardening …
Terracotta vs Plastic Pots: Which is Better for Edible Gardens?
One of the fun choices we get to make when we plant container gardens is picking out the container. Don't get me wrong; I also love choosing new varieties of …
The Best Books On Herb Gardening For Modern Gardeners
The world of herb gardening opens up endless possibilities for both culinary creativity and natural wellness. Whether you're dreaming of fresh basil for homemade pesto or hoping to cultivate healing …
7 Perennial Vegetables You Can Plant and Harvest Forever
The first time I planted an herb garden and saw my chives, sage, and thyme grow back in the second year, I jumped to wondering what other kinds of herbs …
Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
Every year after Thanksgiving, as I survey the landscape of leftover turkey in my refrigerator, I'm reminded that sometimes the best recipes come from necessity. This turkey shepherd's pie was …
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 …
How to Plant a Food Garden According to Your Palate
Winter is the season of garden planning, and once the holidays are over, I like to sit down and dream about what my garden will look like in the spring …
