Watermelons are a summertime treat enjoyed by young and old alike. There is nothing quite as refreshing as a cool slice of watermelon in the hot summer days of July…
Basil is used widely both fresh and dried in a variety of cuisines, particularly crucial in Mediterranean cooking. Some culinary experts suggest that dried basil simply cannot compare with the…
To get the most out of your vegetable garden, you need to do a little planning. Knowing when to start your seeds and transplant them outdoors will help to maximize…
Where to Grow Cucumbers Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Cucumbers are a warm-season crop, very tender to frost and light freezing.…
Dill is a biennial warm-season herb, very sensitive to light-freezes and frost. Dill is not technically a perennial plant because a single plant only lives 2 years. It is quite…
Eggplant is a versatile fruit often used in Italian dishes such as ratatouille, caponata, and lasagna. Eggplant easily absorbs the flavors of whatever sauce it is cooked in. Interestingly, all…
Before you begin sowing seeds or buying plants, you need to prepare your soil and make sure it’s in good condition for the growing season. For your vegetables to thrive,…
Garlic is renowned for its broad range of culinary and medicinal uses, from reportedly imparting strength to laborers who built the pyramids to more modern studies about its antibacterial and…
Ginger is a spicy, fragrant herb that is utilized in many culinary dishes. Ginger is consumed as a delicacy, medicine, or a spice. It is often used fresh in stir-fry…
Grapes are a hardy perennial, well adapted to growing in a wide variety of climate conditions. Although grapes can be a challenge to grow, the time invested now will ensure…
Growing vegetables and herbs in a greenhouse will allow a significantly extended growing season for most people growing in colder climates. In addition to growing vegetables out of season, you…
Soil isn’t necessary to grow healthy, flourishing plants. In a hydroponic system, the plant is supported in an inert growth medium such as gravel, and a nutrient solution is periodically…
A plant’s roots can be thought of as miners of the soil. Their primary function is to search out and provide the plant all of the water and nutrients necessary…