10 Edible Flowers to Grow, Cook and Eat
Want to wow your guests at cookouts this summer? Then try serving up your meals with edible flowers! There are many edible flowers that make great additions to your favorite recipes, from garnishes to seasonings to the main course. Read on to find out more.
How to Make a Mini Greenhouse from a Soda Bottle
Creating a mini greenhouse is the perfect way to balance spring planting with Mother Nature's harsh temperatures. Watch this video to learn how to make one!
Annual and Perennial Herbs for Your Garden
When planning an herb garden, it's important to keep in mind the growing habits of each plant. Some herbs are annuals, some are perennials, and others form small evergreen shrubs that live for years. Read on to find out which herbs to plant in your garden.
Grow, Baby, Grow!
A few weeks ago, I indulged in one of my favorite springtime impulse buys – seeds! And I say “impulse buy” because at mere pennies apiece, I can go a little crazy without feeling guilty. I came away with a handful of flower and herb packets and spent a happy afternoon scratching away in the soil and sowing a little anticipation. Read on to find out more.
How to Grow an Herb Garden
If you're new to gardening, one of the easiest and most satisfying ways to get started is by growing herbs. Herbs are easy to grow, and it's quite satisfying to add snippets of fresh herbs to your cooking. Read on to find out how to grow herbs in your yard.
That Special Spring Exhaustion
With spring threatening to give way to summer, it was high time we got some things planted. So, we had what can only be described as an epic work weekend around here, including putting in a vegetable garden, an herb garden, and planting grapevines. Read on to find out more.
Summer’s First Pesto Sauce!
My herb garden has taken off this summer, with basil leading the way. It seems like I had just planted the little green and purple basil seedlings; but pretty soon they were bushy, tall, and it was time to make the first pesto of the season! Read on to find out more.
Growing Herbs in Your Garden
Herbs are easy to grow in containers or a garden, and fresh herbs are a great way to spice up your cooking in the kitchen. Herbs to consider growing include rosemary, sage, basil, and mint. Watch this video to find out more.