In 1960, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) devised a map that divided North America into 11 separate hardiness zones based on average minimum winter temperatures. Each zone is …
As the name suggests, basil microgreens, are tiny, vibrant basil plants. Emerging as a superfood, these microgreens bring fantastic benefits to our plates. What are Microgreens? Microgreens are young vegetable …
The more I work with, study, and research the incredible plant kingdom, the more amazed I am of the abundance of gifts from nature. From the humblest weeds all around …
Wow! We loved learning that basil seeds are used for so much more than planting new basil plants! Upon hearing that we dove into when and how to harvest basil …
If you’re new to growing it, you’ll want to know when and how to harvest lemon balm. The versatile lemon balm, known for its refreshing citrusy aroma and plethora of …
Growing Opportunities for Farmers and Market Gardeners For farmers and market gardeners interested in diversifying their crop portfolios, calendula farming represents a potentially lucrative opportunity. This article offers an overview …
If your calendula seeds are not sprouting into flowering plants, there could be a variety of reasons. Why Calendula Seeds Are not Sprouting Here are some possible issues and how …
We’re growing calendula every spring and enjoy the cheerful presence all summer and into fall. We also harvest the flowers periodically for some of the many wonderful benefits of calendula …
We alway plant medicinal calendula plants in spring, so we wanted to know — and share — the best medicinal calendula varieties. Calendula is a member of the Asteraceae family …
To Some it’s a Weed, for Others an Ornamental Lyreleaf Sage, also known as Salvia lyrata, is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It makes its appearance …