11 Best Vegetables To Grow In Containers
Many delicious vegetables can thrive in pots as long as you use a good potting soil. Here are our picks for the 11 best vegetables to grow in containers.
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Plants To Grow For Your Pets
Pets can be great gardening companions. Both cats and dogs can deter many troublesome garden pests, from moles to deer.
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How To Grow Chamomile
Chamomile is a must have for any herb or flower garden. Its daisy-like blossoms are harvested to make herbal tea. Here’s how to grow chamomile.
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How To Grow Land Cress
Land cress is similar to watercress in taste and structure, but easier to grow. Also called American cress, it is a rich leafy green and herb that is a great source of many vitamins and minerals (including iron and calcium) and makes a good substitute for spinach as well as watercress.
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13 Foods To Grow For Antioxidants
The best source of antioxidants is organic foods. The good news is that they can be grown at home & even the most novice gardener can cultivate them.
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Health Benefits of Turmeric
Studies have found that the health benefits of turmeric include benefits for cancer, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and more.
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How to Grow Stevia
How to grow stevia, a South American herb that contains zero carbohydrates and no calories and has been measured up to 300 times sweeter than cane sugar.
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How to Grow Chives
Here are some tips on how to grow chives, a flowering herb known for their mild, onion flavor. Gardeners love them thanks to their beautiful purple buds.
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What to Plant in August
Here’s a breakdown of what to plant in August for each region of the U.S. for a late fall or early winter harvest.
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How to Harvest Fennel Seeds
Every part of the fennel plant can be eaten, but the seeds are amazing good in salads, breads & steeped into fennel tea. Here’s how to harvest fennel seeds.
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How to Grow Fennel
Fennel is a diverse herb & vegetable. The seeds, leaves, stems & bulbs can all be used. Here are some tips on how to grow fennel in your home garden.
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How to Dry Parsley
Parsley is a great herb to grow & can be harvested throughout the growing season. Dried parsley is great in many recipes. Here’s how to dry parsley.
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How to Dry Herbs
Here are instructions on how to dry herbs. Drying herbs is the most effective way to preserve them and get the most out of your herb garden.
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How to Grow Thyme
How to grow thyme. It is easy to care for, the leaves are small and aromatic, and the flowers come in a range of colors including white, pink and magenta.
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How to Dry Basil
While basil tastes delicious when used fresh, you may need to store it for later use. Here are some tips on how to dry basil for easy, long lasting storage.
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How to Dry Sage
How to dry sage, one of those rare herbs whose flavor actually improves after drying. Dried sage does great things to culinary dishes like duck and pork.
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How to Dry Rosemary
Dried rosemary is great on pizza, in focaccia, in marinades, and more. You can use it to make rosemary tea. Here’s how to dry rosemary.
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How to Grow Cilantro
Here are some easy tips on how to grow cilantro, an aromatic herb that is frequently used in Latin American, Asian, Middle Eastern, & Mediterranean cuisine.
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How to Grow Sage
Sage is a hardy herb that’s a great in any herb garden. Sage flowers are quite pretty and can be white, pink, purple or blue among other colors. Here’s how to grow sage.
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How To Grow Herbs
How to grow herbs like basil, cilantro, rosemary, oregano, lemongrass, & parsley in your garden. Who needs store-bought herbs when you can grow your own?
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How to Grow Parsley
Fresh parsley is a delicious and highly rewarding herb to have in your home garden. These tips on how to grow parsley will help get you started.
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How to Grow Oregano
Oregano is a hardy herb that can be grown in a variety of climates and is essential to any herb garden. Here’s how to grow oregano at home.
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How to Make Lemongrass Tea
How to make lemongrass tea, a soothing tea that is popular in many cultures and believed to have many health benefits, including anti-cancer properties.
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How to Grow Lemongrass
Common as a seasoning in Asian cuisine, lemongrass tea is also a popular ingredient in many home remedies. Here’s how to grow lemongrass.
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How to Grow Turmeric
How to grow turmeric, a pungent yellow spice used in Indian & Thai cuisine that is also renowned for its health benefits, including cancer prevention.
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How to Grow Basil
Basil is best known as the primary ingredient in pesto, though it has a large culinary repertoire. Here are some instructions on how to grow basil at home.
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How to Grow Mint
Have your very own crop of mint off and running with these simple steps on how to grow mint. It makes great tea and has many other health benefits.
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How to Grow Rosemary
Learn how to grow rosemary with this step by step article. Popular in many dishes, rosemary also has a variety of uses outside of the kitchen.
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How to Grow Ginger
Here are some easy instructions on how to grow ginger at home. It is an excellent herb with a ton of culinary uses and numerous health benefits.
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How to Grow Hops
If you brew your own beer, growing your own hops can be extremely rewarding. It’s fairly easy and a lot of fun. Here’s how to grow hops at home.
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