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 […]
The Benefits of Vertical Gardening
Many would-be gardeners never get started because they think they don’t have enough space for it. If you fall into this category, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn how much you can actually grow in a very small area. All it takes is a little creative thinking. Unfortunately, many gardeners focus only on the […]
Adding Mint to Your Garden and How to Use It
Mint is a nearly foolproof culinary herb that is an absolute “must have” in your kitchen garden. This versatile and tough plant is a dream come true for beginning gardeners and those with a black thumb. It grows quickly and will spread, so having a plan for containing it will be important. Growing Tips & […]
Culinary Herbs Ideal for Small Spaces
Fresh herbs are a great way to bring the flavors of your dishes to life. Unfortunately, they can be expensive to buy at the grocery store and they aren’t always in season. Although you can use their dried counterparts in your favorite recipes, they just don’t deliver the same flavor profile. Fortunately, you can enjoy […]
7 Gardening Tips to Improve Your Tomato Yield Without Chemicals
If you want to grow the healthiest and most delicious tomatoes you possibly can this gardening season, take some pointers from the pros. There are a few very easy-to-implement tricks and tips you can use to consistently grow bumper crops of succulent tomatoes. Try implement the organic gardening tips outlined below and your tomato plants […]