In terms of cookery, it’s unfortunate that herbs seem to have become the poor relations to spices as an addition to food. This may be because herbs are ubiquitous. They are in our gardens and all around us in the environment and they tend to have subtle flavors that gently enhance the flavors of food.… Read More »Are Herbs Important any More?
Basil is one of most popular plants in herb gardening around the world, and their flavorful leaves are a wonderful addition to any home cooking. However, for those who do not live in a tropical climate where Basil can thrive all year round and easily reseed themselves, it could be… Read More »Basil Care in Winter – 10 Golden Rules
Growing grapes in the backyard or garden can be a rewarding experience. It can also be quite a failure if not done properly. Grapevines are perennial plants and will grow for years to come. There are a few things to consider before you just jump in and start planting your… Read More »Tips For Successful Backyard Grape Growing
Outdoor planter boxes can be used for highlighting a landscape, garden, patio, balcony and the inside of your home. Outdoor planter boxes are generally used in a container garden to grow flowers, vegetables, or herbs. Most of these containers are constructed of weather resistant materials that will withstand the outdoor… Read More »Outdoor Planter Boxes for Highlighting The Landscape
Flower gardens are extremely wonderful to look at. More so if you are the one who is taking care of the flower garden – it will truly be one relaxing experience to see all your hard work in full bloom. So, for those who have tried in vain to get… Read More »Simple Ways to Take Care of the Flower Garden
“Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?” If you are an herbalist, “healthy” might be your answer. There are all kinds of hobbies a person can pursue; skydiving, goat roping, bungee jumping, and the list goes on. If you are more in mind of developing one that is… Read More »Growing Garden Herbs As a Hobby
All varieties of basil love warm weather and moisture and are perennials in the right climates. In northern or colder climates, basil is an annual due to the shorter growing season, but is truly a perennial. Thai and African Blue basil can be raised year around, even in colder climates… Read More »Thai and African Blue Basil Love the Sun
Black rose and black tulip has always been the dream of gardeners. We haven’t reached that dream yet, but we are getting closer. Flowers we call black, are actually very, very dark red or purple flowers, so dark they appear black to us. If you are like me, and want… Read More »Black Flowers For Your Garden – 10 Almost Black Flowers
Contrary to popular speculation or belief, growing grapes in your backyard is not as difficult as one may presume. When someone mentions the idea of starting a grape garden, one may immediately assume that without acres of free land at their disposal, it will be almost impossible to be successful.… Read More »How to Grow Grapes – Backyard Grape Growing Secrets Revealed
As oriental dishes are becoming more popular in America, so are the vegetables used in those dishes. You can grow these unusual Asian vegetables in your own organic garden. sedum plants sedum tokyo sun Mizuna: Also know as Japanese Greens, Japanese Mustard, Spider Mustard and many more. Mizuna is a… Read More »3 Unusual Asian Vegetables You Can Grow in Your Organic Garden