How To Make Lavender Spread And Multiply (Propagation Tips)
Lavender is so much more than a border plant. And most gardeners love the idea of lavender spreading and growing…
How To Grow Cilantro (and Coriander Seeds)
Are you struggling with bolting cilantro plants? Are your plants more spindly and weak than strong and proud? Worry not. …
How To Harvest Cilantro For Maximum Yield (Cut-and-Grow-Back)
Struggling to get “enough” fresh cilantro from your plants? Not quite sure when, where, and how much to cut? You…
My Basil Plant Is Flowering. Are Basil Flowers Edible, or is it over?
Do not let the flowers go to waste. Using basil flowers to flavor vinegar, oils, herbal butter, pesto, salt, dressings,…
How I Grow Thyme From Cuttings (Thyme Propagation Tips)
Thyme is a must-have herb for me. Easy to grow and oh-so useful in the kitchen. And it is not…
What size container to grow parsley for continuous harvest?
I recently received a question from a reader about the size container for growing parsley for continuous harvest. And as…
Click and Grow Smart Garden 9 – Unpacking, Setup, and Installation
The Click and Grow Smart Garden systems promise an easy-to-use and hands-off growing environment for indoor gardening. In this first…
Guide to building a raised garden bed (DIY for less)
I have built many raised garden beds over the years, and the method I use is easy-to-follow, economical, and creates…
Top 9 Herbs for Cooking and Flavor Enhancing
Homegrown herbs are a great way to add flavor and nutrition to any meal. By focusing your efforts on growing…
Guide to starting seeds indoors – seed starting made simple
I am a member of many gardening groups, and around this time of year, many beginner gardeners stress about starting…
Top 5 tips for starting seeds indoors in winter
When fall and winter arrive, it is time to start planning your indoor garden. To start small, you only need…
Top 5 herbs to grow indoors this winter (without grow lights)
The good news is that you can grow herbs and vegetables year-round in low-light conditions without a grow light. Will…
How to harvest mint without killing the plant
Mint is a perennial herb with a reputation for being a vigorous grower that is almost impossible to kill. Based…
How to grow, use and propagate lemon balm
Lemon balm is an easy-to-grow herb that often is overlooked by home gardeners. And it is a shame as gardeners…
How to harvest basil seeds (sustainable & saves money)
Harvesting your basil seeds is a great way to introduce succession or successive planting into your herb garden. And basil…
26 uses of herbs (or why you should start a herb garden)
Starting a herb garden at home is an inexpensive and ideal use of space in your garden. Herbs attract pollinators…
Growing basil from cuttings for a limitless supply of fresh basil
You cannot have too much basil. And propagating basil from cuttings is a perfect way to grow more basil. You…
How to grow fennel at home – best way for early harvest
Fennel can be started from seed indoors in pots or planted directly outdoors when there is no longer any risk…
Are your oregano leaves yellow? Learn why & how to fix
Starting an oregano plant from seed holds a particular type of attraction for both experienced and new gardeners. But why…
Perennial herbs zone 7 (how to overwinter herbs)
Every home gardener has a few favorite herbs in their herb or vegetable garden. And these favorites are often perennial…
When to harvest oregano (proven method)
Quick facts: Harvest oregano in the morning after the dew has dried and the aromatic oils are at their highest…
How to germinate seeds (or 12 reasons seeds do not germinate)
Spending time understanding how to germinate seeds is an investment that will pay off many times over. As with most…
Grow basil from leggy basil seedlings (and why it happens)
You get tall, spindly, or leggy basil seedlings when your soil is too nutrient-rich, there is not enough light, you…
Growing dill: Complete guide from seed to harvest
Welcome to our guide to growing dill at home. Dill (Anethum graveolens) is easily recognizable with its fluffy, ferny foliage…
How to grow lemongrass in pots, containers and grow bags
Lemongrass is a tropical plant, and gardeners in non-tropical hardiness zones should consider growing lemongrass in pots, containers, or homemade…
Our top 16 basil plant care tips (and tricks)
Basil is one of the more popular aromatic herbs to use in the kitchen and to plant and care for…
How to repot basil (for more to harvest)
Learning to repot seedlings and young basil plants successfully is a skill that will help you create a successful herb…
Growing sage indoors (method, care & harvest)
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a member of the mint family of herbs and is a great perennial herb to grow…
How to grow rosemary from cuttings – rosemary propagation tips
Rosemary is one of those herbs we prefer to propagate from stem cuttings. Even though we grow most herbs from…
Grow tarragon from cuttings & seeds (French & Russian)
Growing tarragon is not necessarily tricky. But there are some facts you should be aware of to increase your chances…
How I Grow Thyme From Seeds (a must for home cooks)
Thyme is a must for all home cooks. There, I said it again. I use fresh thyme for meat, fish,…
Why we grow Chives indoors year-round
Grow chives indoors for instant access to a flavourful, aromatic herb that packs a punch. Chives are that one herb…
How to grow lavender from seeds (plant, harvest & use)
A traditional country garden is not complete without the vibrant herb lavender. And that’s why we encourage beginner gardeners to…
How to grow basil indoors (for year-round supply)
When you understand how to grow basil indoors, you will never have to buy another basil plant. We grow basil…
How to collect, use & harvest coriander seeds from plants
Coriander – or cilantro as it is also called – is a herb you either hate or love. But for…
How to grow herbs – 13 mistakes to avoid (and what to do)
I get a lot of questions about how to grow herbs and vegetables from friends, family, and fellow enthusiasts. Today…
Testing How To Best Germinate Coriander Seeds
I grow a lot of cilantro. Or coriander, as you may prefer to call it. But regardless of name, the…
Grow stevia from seeds for some added sweetness in your life
Do you have a sweet tooth? Wanna stay healthy? If you answered yes, Stevia could be the perfect herb for…
How to grow peppermint from seeds: Step-by-step guide
Yes, you can make a mean Mojito with peppermint leaves. But peppermint is a herb that can be used for…
How to grow oregano from seed – Add some Italian excitement to your cooking
Growing oregano (Origanum vulgare) in your garden is a great way to have this wonderful fresh herb all year round….
3 ways grow herbs indoors – A beginners guide
Growing herbs indoors is an everyday luxury that will add many benefits to your home and kitchen. Herbs look and…
How to grow sage from cuttings – Sage propagation tips
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a beautiful perennial herb to grow. You can quickly grow sage from cuttings taken from an…
How to grow chervil – A fast-growing alternative to parsley
I really like to grow chervil as it grows fast and delivers a mild yet distinctive taste to salads, and…
How to grow parsley from seeds – when patience is rewarded
My parents would always grow parsley (Petroselinum crispum) in the garden. I grew up with parsley being the one herb…
Grow basil from seeds (5 simple steps)
You only need one healthy basil plant to become self-sufficient. Read on, and I will show you how to grow a…
How to grow Thai basil in 17 easy steps
Thai basil is a must in Thai cooking. A cousin of the more common sweet basil, this aromatic herb can…