GARDENING

You know the saying: “Waste not, want not.” I’m passionate about not wasting things, and edible leaves are a part of that. I’m not sure what started my interest except …

Raise That Garden Bed! Raised bed garden benefits are many. From vegetable gardening to flower gardens, perennial plants to a community gardens and botanical gardens, the raised bed form of …

What Causes Bitter Cucumbers and How to Prevent it? If you’re wondering what causes bitter cucumbers and how to prevent it, chances are you’ve grown cucumbers that had a bitter …

The many varieties and cultivars of the Camellia sasanqua plants are treasured by fall gardeners. The sasanqua variety of camellias are hardy plants with lustrous evergreen foliage and a vast …

Garden Newsletter September is when we focus on fall garden maintenance and plant our fall/winter crops in zone 7a. So fall garden maintenance and tips is the theme here. Season …

Tree Collards Are a Perennial Longevity Plant We’re really getting into growing perennial vegetables, and more recently we’re growing tree collards in containers and also in raised garden beds. We …

If you’re into preserving and storing food, chances are you’ve considered investing in a home freeze dryer. We certainly have and thus began the research. Fortunately, an awesome lady in …

When it comes to drying rosemary and other herbs, you have options. There are faster and slower ways, natural drying such as air drying in shade, or electrical in dehydrator, …

Rosemary Benefits and Uses Backed by Scientific Research When thinking of rosemary, it’s easy to get lost in casserole, salad and holiday recipes because of its popularity in the mainstream …

We are amazed at this amazing Tetsukabuto squash plant!! We’ve grown this Cucurbita maxima for two years running now, and it’s turned out to be a resounding success. If you’ve …