Chamomile has long been treasured for its medicinal qualities. * It is known primarily for its calming, healing and soothing properties. There are two main types of chamomile: Roman and German. Roman, aka English chamomile, is a perennial creeping ground cover with dainty daisy-like flowers. German chamomile is a re-seeding annual. It grows upright and […]
Building Raised Vegetable Garden Beds For Your Garden
There are many benefits to using raised vegetable garden beds in your garden. For starters, elevated garden beds are easier on your back and knees because they require less bending, kneeling and crawling than regular beds. In addition, raised garden beds offer better drainage, which means your plants aren’t stuck sitting in excess water every time […]
Different Ways to Grow More Fruits and Vegetables
If you lack the space for a full-scale garden, you can still grow your own fresh fruits, vegetables and culinary herbs. The only requirement is that you have access to an outdoor space, such as around your home’s foundation, deck, patio, or on a balcony. Here are a few stealthy ideas to grow more healthy […]
Choosing the Right Tomatoes to Grow for Your Sauces
With thousands of tomato varieties on the market, selecting the best options for your garden can seem like a monumental task. Since each variety offers up its own unique set of characteristics, you’ll want to make selections based upon how you plan to put your precious garden bounty to use. If your goal is to […]
The Benefits of Growing Stevia in Your Garden
Stevia is native to South America where it has been used for centuries as a natural sweetener. Stevia’s popularity has grown in other parts of the world in recent decades because it offers a calorie-free alternative to regular processed sugar and other sweeteners. If you are looking to reduce sugar consumption for your family, this […]
Four Easy Steps to Planting a Vegetable Garden
If you love to cook, learning how to plant a vegetable garden is one of the most rewarding things you can do. When you grow your own garden, you can harvest fresh seasonal fruits, veggies and herbs as you need them instead of having to drive miles to the nearest grocery store. It just doesn’t […]
Gardening Tools & Accessories for Small Gardens
Having the right equipment to do the job at hand will save you countless hours and tons of frustration in the long run. Any experienced gardener will tell you how much easier it is to grow your own fruits and vegetables if you have the right tools and accessories in your arsenal. The gardening tools […]
How to Adjust Your Soil for Your Tomato Garden
If you are going to invest the time, money and energy to grow tomatoes, you’ll want to achieve the best possible results for your efforts. When you start researching how to achieve this, you will no doubt come across the topic of soil amendments. Learning how to properly amend your soil is a cornerstone of […]
Tips for Growing and Using Fennel
When it comes to fennel, there are two main types to consider: Herb fennel and the white bulb-type vegetable. Both make wonderful additions to a kitchen garden, but our focus here is on the herb variety. Growing Tips & Facts: Common sweet fennel looks a lot like dill with its green feathery, wispy foliage. Other […]
Growing Everyone’s Favorite – Basil and Storing More for Later
Basil is a culinary superstar that deserves a spot in every kitchen garden. It is available in dozens of varieties, each with its own distinctive traits and flavor characteristics. Popular examples include Genovese, lemon, lime, purple, and Thai. Genovese is the most popular basil variety used in Italian dishes, while Thai basil is more common […]
