Jalapeño Peppers: Growing and Caring for a Flavorful Harvest
Who doesn’t enjoy a little heat in their food? Jalapeño peppers bring bold flavor and just the right amount of spice to backyard gardens,…
Garlic: When and How to Harvest and Cure It
You’ve successfully grown a strong crop of garlic, and now harvest time has arrived. Knowing exactly when to pull the bulbs and how to cure…
Sweet Potatoes: When and How to Harvest and Cure Them Properly
Sweet potatoes are one of the most rewarding crops to grow. They require very little attention during the season, spread into a lush ground…
7 Easy Salad Greens to Plant This Year
Nothing tastes better than a big bowl of salad made from greens you grew yourself. Freshly picked leaves are crisp, flavorful, and full of…
Black Cherry Tomatoes: Growing and Caring for This Favorite Heirloom
Black Cherry tomatoes have been available in the U.S. for about two decades and have become one of the most loved heirloom cherry varieties…
Transplanting Mint: How to Move It Without Letting It Take Over
Mint is one of the most useful herbs you can grow. It smells wonderful, tastes fresh, and looks lush in the garden. But it also spreads fast.…
10 Kitchen Herbs to Grow in Your Garden This Season
There is truly nothing like the flavor of freshly cut herbs added to a meal. A handful of basil tossed into pasta or a few sprigs of thyme…
Cilantro: Planting and Growing This Cool-Season Favorite
Cilantro is one of those herbs that people either love or avoid, but in many kitchens it is absolutely essential. It is especially popular in…
How to Plant and Grow Chives in Your Home Garden
Chives are one of the easiest and most rewarding perennial herbs you can grow. They come back every year, require very little care, and add a…
10 Beautiful and Flavorful Basil Varieties to Grow at Home
Basil is one of the most loved herbs in the world. It brings fresh flavor to pasta, pizza, salads, soups, and homemade pesto. But basil is…