Mother of Herbs: Growing, Cooking and Healing with Plectranthus amboinicus
There is a plant sitting in gardens all over tropical and subtropical Australia that most people walk straight past. It looks a bit like a succulent, smells powerfully of oregano and thyme, strikes from a cutting stuck in a glass of water, and has been used as food and medicine across Africa, India, the Caribbean, […]
Compact Aquaponic Garden: Save Space in 5 Steps
Starting an aquaponic garden involves some work. But once you have the system started, it requires little in the way of maintenance. Here’s all you need to know to start an aquaponic garden.
Best Vertical Planters Guide: 6 Helpful Advice
Do you struggle to garden on limited time in a little corner of your backyard? If you’ve got just a few inches of space to grow food, go vertical. Here’s what you can grow and everything else you need to know about vertical planters.
Grow Rosemary in Containers: Ultimate Botanical Guide
With a bit of tenacity and tender care, you can grow rosemary plants in a container out on the patio. Here’s how.
Growing Basil from Seed: Gardener Guide
People have treasured the unique taste of basil leaves for thousands of years. Here is how you grow this popular culinary herb in your backyard.
All About Growing Thyme in the Garden
Beautiful, delicious, aromatic, and self-sufficient, culinary thyme represents a form of perfection in the summer garden. Here’s how to grow some in your backyard.
How to Grow Oregano
The ancient Greeks called it the “joy of the mountain” and kept sprigs around the house both for cooking and as an amulet against evil spirits. here’s how to grow oregano in your garden.
Growing Mint in Containers
In ancient China, pharmacologists extolled the benefits of mint for regulating qi – energy – in the human body. Here’s how to grow this culinary herb in a container.
Coriander Growing Guide
The tiny, pungent leaves of the coriander plant make a handsome thicket of fresh green in either a sunny or partially shaded spot in the garden. Here’s how to grow the herb in your backyard.
Grow Your Own Horseradish
We grate it onto coleslaw or use it as a main ingredient in a fiery sauce that traditionally accompanies roast beef. Here’s how to gvrow your own horseradish.