The smell of mint is one of the easiest scents to recognize, used in dozens of candies and holiday desserts. Most recognize spearmint and peppermint, but did you know that hundreds of types of mint plants exist and grow well in herb gardens. Gardeners can grow different varieties of mint …
Companion planting is a traditional gardening technique where crops that can mutually benefit one another are planted close together. It is a non-invasive way of controlling pests, nutrient availability in the soil, and attracting pollinators. Garlic is a popular companion plant because it emits a powerful smell that acts as …
There are approximately 600 varieties of garlic in the world, and they are divided into two primary categories: hardneck and softneck. One of the most common question I see beginner gardeners as is how to tell the difference between a hardneck and softneck garlic? Hardneck garlic is the closest to …
You don’t need to have an entire garden bed dedicated to garlic to have homegrown garlic bulbs each year. All you have to do is learn how to grow garlic in a container; the effort is worth the rewards. While many plants grow easily in a container, growing garlic can …
Rosemary is one of the most popular savory kitchen herbs grown for their flavor and attractive leaves. Adding rosemary to chicken or even garlic bread adds a delicious flavor unmatched by other culinary herbs. It’s no wonder that everyone wants to grow rosemary at home – since it’s expensive in …
Lavender is more than just pretty purple flowers and a lovely smell. It has been used in traditional herbal medicine for thousands of years. However, Lavender is most commonly grown as an outdoor plant. So, can you grow lavender indoors as houseplant? Growing Lavender indoors is not as intuitive as …
Herbs are one of the most rewarding crops and most are also easy to grow. But hold on, you don’t have a garden nor any soil! So, what’s the answer? Now even you can do it! How, simple: with hydroponics. Herbs are particularly suited for hydroponic gardening: they are often …
