Herbs

Basil is commonly referred to as the king of the herbs, as it is so widely used for culinary purposes. We have grown a wide variety of basils, from classic Italian Genovese, to sweet Thai (a personal favorite), to lemon and cinnamon basils. Needless to say, it’s a popular herb for home gardeners. While it …

Thyme is my personal favorite culinary herb. The aroma is sweet and subtle, perfect for flavoring hearty soups and stews, or for infusing into butters and sauces. Thankfully, thyme is also easy to grow from seed. There are many types of thyme, from German thyme to lemon thyme to creeping ground cover types. However, starting …

Basil is one of the world’s most beloved herbs. Basil plants come in many forms, including the classic sweet Genovese basil, lemon and lime, and even crinkly lettuce-leaf basil! While basils are enjoyable to grow, they can be a target for certain pests and diseases. So, for the best result, I recommend adding some companion plants for basil. …

Cilantro, also known as coriander, is one of my personal favorite herbs. It has a bright, fresh flavor that pairs well with a variety of other veggies in the kitchen. But what does cilantro pair with in the garden? In this article, I’ll share my top 10 favorite cilantro companion plants. These plants will work …

Basil is one of the all-time great culinary herbs. With a wide variety of types to choose from, they can help create truly delicious food. Growing basil is fairly easy, but to get the most out of your plants, you should be pruning them. In this article, you’ll learn how to prune basil for a …

Square foot gardening makes planning a garden so much simpler. Instead of guessing where each plant should go, you use a simple square grid to plan it out. In this article, I’ll share 3 amazing 4×8′ raised bed garden plans using the square foot gardening method. While you’re welcome to follow our plans exactly, there …

Every year, our garden becomes a bit more complex. With more plants to grow from seed, we need more space for seed starting indoors. So, we decided to build a simple seed starting shelf to save space (and money). In this article, I’ll show you everything you need to make your own DIY seed starting …

There are many reasons you may wish to grow plants indoors. Whether it is winter and plants can’t survive outdoors, or you simply don’t have the outdoor space, indoor growing can be a great remedy. I particularly like to grow certain herbs indoors hydroponically to have year round harvests. Almost any herbs can be grown …

Parsley is a popular herb with origins in the Mediterranean region of Southern Europe. It is also easy to grow, with plants ready to harvest in as little as 40 days in ideal conditions. There are many different varieties of parsley, but harvesting is done the same way regardless of the type. Whether you are …