EDIBLE PLANTS

But wait… persimmons taste awful, right..? Yes and no. We’ll sort that out here. Bottom line? Fuyu persimmons are favored as the best tasting persimmons to grow, and the most …

The Delicious and Powerfully Beneficial Mandarin Melon Berry Formerly known as Cudrania tricuspidata, the botanical name for che fruit is now Maclura tricuspidata. Also known as Mandarin Melon Berry, this …

Passiflora Incarnata, a Useful, Medicinal, Edible Vining Plant Easy to grow and beautiful, there are many passion flower benefits derived from the nutritious leaves, flowers and fruit of the passion …

Far more than just decoration for floral arrangements, eating cattails is a thing! Have you had them? If you haven’t and you live in an area that has them, you …

When it comes to how to grow blueberries, the good news is that blueberry plants are hardy, relatively easy to grow and tend to thrive. Give them a good start …

Homemade Calendula Salve is Super Simple If you’re wondering how to make calendula salve, you’ll be pleased to learn that salves are actually quite easy to make. Compared to lotions …

We were delighted to discover edible brassica flowers! This year we’ve begun devoting more garden space to flowering plants. And at least for a few weeks, we’re allowing the brassicas …

Growing Food Instead of Cutting Grass Mowing Convert your front lawn into a gardenscape. No more mowing! Instead, you can grow edible plants that are also lovely, including fresh garden …

Plus Quick Tips for Growing and Caring for Strawberries Strawberries are a favorite summer fruit that’s easy to grow. If you’re just getting started, you may be wondering how to …

One of my earliest connections to trees was with dogwood trees in bloom in our backyard. I remember my grandmother showing me a dogwood bloom and saying it bloomed around …