We often think of herb gardens as sunny little patches outside the kitchen window, and many common herbs are grown in full sun. But there are plenty of herbs – some common and some not so common- that will grow wonderfully in the shade. If you want a delightful herb garden but don’t have much… [read more]

Stevia is an herb grown for its sweet, sweet flavor without the calories of sugar. Chewing on a stevia leaf will release a flavor that can be 30 to 40 times the sweetness of white sugar. Extract of this plant is often used in place of sugar, especially in low calorie or diabetic recipes. Leaves… [read more]

Whether you like them sweet or hot, peppers are a great addition to your kitchen repertoire. You’ll love having them in your garden because they are easy to grow, delicious to eat, and full of nutrients. You can eat them fresh, cook them, freeze them, and can them to preserve them for the future. Follow… [read more]

If you’re deciding what to put in your garden this year, or you just need a pick-me-up from winter’s non-growing season, you’ll want to consider basil. It’s delicious, it’s easy to grow, and it’s beautiful. You can grow basil indoors and out. Basil just loves warm weather and happily thrives in the sunshine. You can… [read more]

Radishes are a great addition to any garden. They are easy to grow, have short growing times, and don’t take up a lot of space. Radishes are also one of the first plants that can be harvested in the spring growing season. These characteristics mean you can grow a number of radishes in a small… [read more]

From sweet to pungent, onions are a flavorful addition to most culinary dishes. Not only do they taste great in salads and sandwiches, onions also have a number of health benefits. Onions are easy to grow and take up very little garden space, so why not try growing a few onions of your own? You… [read more]

Growing your own food sounds like a great idea, until you begin to count the cost. If you aren’t careful, the cost of supplies for a new garden or even an established garden can easily outweigh the gains of growing your own produce. Gardening is definitely an investment in your food and your health, but… [read more]

You were hoping for the Garden of Eden, but perhaps you ended up with a garden that looked more like the Sahara desert? Do you look at your garden beds and wonder how anything could possibly grow there? Soil fertility might be to blame if your garden looks bleak and barren instead of lush and… [read more]

When I first moved into my neighborhood, a friendly neighbor welcomed me in with a beautifully potted aloe plant that she had propagated herself. She was so good at growing them that she gave them to all the new neighbors, her family, and friends. It was such a lovely gift, but before long, I had… [read more]