When you're having a good time in the garden, it's natural to want to share the fun with your pets. Unfortunately, there are a lot of common garden plants that are poisonous to cats and dogs. If you have any … Continue reading
Do you grow ginger? Take it to the next level and make ginger liqueur for homemade garden gifts with style. It makes an exotic, unusual gift that's distinctive and delicious. Plus, it's easy to make, easy to bottle, and with … Continue reading
Growing vegetables and plants that repel insects is an eco-friendly and sustainable way to minimize problems associated with infestations from garden insects and pests. And, whether you have a flower garden or a vegetable garden, there are plenty of bug-repelling … Continue reading
With so many bugs in the garden, it can be hard to tell the good garden bugs from the bad garden insects and pests. Here are five common garden beasties that you certainly don't want settling into your vegetable garden. … Continue reading
Growing tarragon is no small feat. Don't plant tarragon from seed and be sure to taste the actual plant seedlings before you plant it (as flavorless tarragon is surprisingly common). Once you've found a plant with good flavor, cherish it, … Continue reading
Growing parsley is a wonderful way to get this under-appreciated biennial herb on your plate. Slow to germinate but eager to grow once it gets started, fresh parsley is surprisingly tasty, pretty and nutritious. Growing Parsley Sowing Guide … Continue reading
A soft, velvety relative of mint, sage has a smell and flavor that brings home memories of savory Thanksgivings and holiday meals. Growing sage is a heart-warming way to truly bring the holidays home by growing and sharing that which … Continue reading
An essential herb for just about every good ethnic dish you've probably ever had, cilantro (also known as coriander) is a fast-growing annual herb with a bright, green flavor that's phenomenal fresh and cooked. It doesn't transplant well though, so … Continue reading
If you're looking for an all-around garden winner, try growing chives. Not only are chives tasty and versatile herbs, they're attractive flowers that attract plenty of beneficial bugs to the garden. Pretty, tasty and relatively fuss-free, chives are a must-have … Continue reading
