Rosemary is an aromatic herb commonly used in savory dishes, but did you know there are many benefits of growing rosemary that go beyond the kitchen? Most people associate rosemary with cooking dishes such as roasted meats, pasta sauces, pizzas, and other sauces and vinaigrettes. You can also enjoy the flavor and aroma of rosemary …
When you grow nasturtiums in your garden, you are not only getting a plant that produces beautiful blooms for attracting pollinators, but you are also getting a great garden companion plant that is actually edible, too! Nasturtiums can be grown in all sorts of different locations. From flowerbeds to window boxes to hanging planters, nasturtiums …
Looking to add a little bit of the desert feel to your landscape or home? Then consider growing prickly pear cactus! The prickly pear cactus is a flowering evergreen perennial from the genus, Optunia. It is one of the most widespread cacti groups in the entire World, with well over 150 different types of cultivators. …
This year, skip putting up a fake artificial tree or needing to go cut down your own tree. Instead, consider keeping a live Christmas tree indoors! It really is possible to keep a living Christmas tree during the holiday season. And once the holidays are over, with a little bit of prep, you can simply …
If you have always wanted to grow banana plants but thought you lived in a climate that’s just too cold – you need to try your hand at growing cold hardy banana plants! Most banana plants that produce the fruit you get at grocery stores are grown in warm, tropical regions. And although there are …
Now that you’ve had a summer full of harvesting, it’s time to learn how to grow and harvest fresh oregano indoors in the middle of winter! Just because fall has arrived and the weather is starting to cool off doesn’t mean you have to be done enjoying freshly picked herbs like oregano, thyme, or rosemary. …
It really is possible to enjoy growing orange trees no matter what type of climate you live in. Just grow them in containers! People typically associate oranges with large groves of trees with row after row of bright fruit. They are usually found in warmer climates like California, Florida, Texas, or even Arizona. However, you …
Even though the outside temperatures have dropped, you can still grow delicious basil indoors – and it’s a lot easier than you might think. If you live in a location that features cold fall and winter seasons, then your outdoor gardening season is about to come to an end. That is if it hasn’t already! …
There’s no doubt that it’s hard to beat being able harvest plump red strawberries from your garden or raised bed year after year, but is there a way to save and overwinter potted strawberry plants for future years as well? Thankfully, you’re in luck! Not only is it possible to save your potted strawberry plants …
Now is the perfect time to get those late-season seed crops into the ground! For many locations, you may think that spring and early summer are the only times you can plant seeds in your garden. Thankfully, there’s a way to extend your growing season so you can enjoy fresh vegetables for much longer. In …