Imagine snipping off fresh, fragrant basil leaves whenever your culinary creativity strikes. From zesty pesto to vibrant Caprese salads, homegrown basil elevates any dish. But fear not, aspiring gardeners! Even without a sprawling plot, you can cultivate a thriving basil…
Angelica, a towering biennial herb with a rich history and unique flavor profile, adds a touch of grandeur to any garden. Its towering stalks, reaching up to eight feet tall, are adorned with vibrant green, fern-like leaves and crowned with…
Key Takeaways What you will learn Why it is important How to choose the right seeds and soil for growing rosemary To ensure high germination rate and healthy growth How to germinate rosemary seeds in seed trays or pots To…
Bitter melon is a tropical vine that produces edible fruits with a bitter taste. It is also known as bitter gourd, bitter apple, carilla fruit, and balsam. Bitter melon has many health benefits, such as lowering blood sugar, cholesterol, and…
Key Takeaways – Green onions are a versatile and delicious vegetable that you can grow indoors or outdoors from seed. – You need to choose the best variety of green onions for your project, such as cherry tomatoes, dwarf tomatoes,…
Peppermint is a popular herb that has many uses and benefits. It is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint, and it has a refreshing flavor and aroma. Peppermint can be used for making tea, oil, candy, toothpaste, and more. It…
Lemongrass is a perennial grass that has a citrusy smell and taste and is used in many Asian dishes and beauty products. It is also known for its health benefits, such as improving digestion, boosting immunity, reducing inflammation, and relieving…
Key Takeaways – Thyme is a versatile and fragrant herb that can be grown from seed indoors or outdoors. – Thyme seeds need light, moisture, and warmth to germinate, which can take up to 28 days. – Thyme seedlings can…
Key Takeaways – Echinacea is a beneficial herb that can be grown from seed in your garden or pots. – Echinacea seeds need stratification, which is exposing them to cold and moist conditions, to improve their germination rate. – Echinacea…
Key Takeaways – Catnip is a herb that belongs to the mint family and has a compound called nepetalactone that attracts and affects cats. – Growing catnip from seed is easy, fun, rewarding, and beneficial for you and your cats.…
Key Takeaways – Semi contra is a herb native to Central and South America that has been used for centuries as a culinary ingredient and a medicinal plant. – Semi contra can help you get rid of intestinal parasites, such…
Key Takeaways Factor Description Climate Choose plants that match your temperature, rainfall, and sunlight conditions Space Choose plants that fit your raised bed size and shape and don’t overcrowd them Soil Choose plants that thrive in your soil type and…
