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Why Should You Grow Oregano and How?

Why Should You Grow Oregano and How?

Oregano is an ancient aromatic culinary herb that originated in the hilly Greek countryside. The Greeks called it the “joy of the mountain.” Essentially, a plant of the mint family, Oregano, is now a staple to most kitchen gardens. It’s also a favorite plant to grow in the balconies, terraces, and even indoors. If you are living in apartments and high-rises, growing Oregano in containers is a good idea.  Why Oregano is so much liked is because of its intense and spicy flavor. Although it is now used in one way or the other globally, Oregano has been traditionally identified …

Perennial – How To Grow 'Common' Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

How To Grow Common Chives

Common Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)  is a hardy, bulbous-rooted, perennial plant indigenous to France and Great Britain. The leaves, produced in tufts, are seven or eight inches long, erect and cylindrical, or awl-shaped. The bulbs are white, oval, and of small size, usually measuring about half an inch in diameter. The flower stalk rises to the height of the leaves and produces, at its extremity, a globular group of purplish, barren flowers. Growing Alliums prefer well-drained soil with a pH range of 5.5 to 6.5. If your yard has heavy clay, add plenty of compost and horticultural grit before planting your alliums. …

Gardening - How To Grow Radish Microgreens

How To Grow Radish Microgreens

Radish microgreens are easy to grow and add a delicious kick of spice to salads. Furthermore, these nutritious little plants are packed full of antioxidants for added nutrition. The initial step in growing radish is sowing the seeds. Because these are very tiny, they require a light misting of water for them to germinate properly. Indoor Gardening Radish microgreens are an ideal way to add flavor and nutrition to your family’s meals. They’re compact, easy to grow, and boast a delicate taste that makes them ideal for salads or garnishing various dishes. Indoor gardening is an excellent way to provide …

How to Grow Lettuce Indoors

How to Grow Lettuce Indoors

If you love making salads and garnish, growing your lettuce can cut your grocery budget tremendously and provide a constant fresh supply through the seasons. But if you’re growing your plants outdoors, you might find it challenging to get your favorite greens during winter. Funtunately, lettuce is one of the easiest crops to grow indoors, allowing a steady supply of self-grown fresh veggies. And these fresh vegies cost next to nothing. Growing Lettuce As Microgreens Lettuce is an ideal plant for indoor gardening since it only requires mild temperatures to grow. When growing lettuce indoors, you can choose to have …

Gardening - Growing Mesclun

Growing Mesclun in A Home Garden

Growing Mesclun Salad Greens is an effortless and convenient way to add fresh greens to your garden. They can be easily grown in containers or raised beds, allowing for multiple harvests as needed! They consist of tender lettuces, herbs, kale and other greens that grow quickly in cool weather. When combined with other ingredients in salads, these tender greens make an irresistible combination. How to Grow Mesclun, which translates to “mix” in French, is a loose-leaf salad recipe from southern France that features various lettuce greens such as romaine, spinach, chard and endive. Botanical Interests offers this easy-to-grow, flavorful mix …

Gardening - Easiest Way to Grow Garden Potatoes

Easiest Way to Grow Garden Potatoes

Potatoes are cool-weather crops that require well-draining soil and full sunlight for successful cultivation. When planting seed potatoes, make sure they’re certified disease-free before cutting them up into pieces with slightly-recessed eyes (sprouts). Plant your potato patch around Valentine’s Day or early spring and add basic balanced fertilizer at planting time; be sure to water thoroughly afterwards. Dig a Trench Potatoes belong to the Solanaceae family, yet they grow differently than their tomato, pepper and eggplant counterparts. Potatoes prefer deep soil rich with organic matter for maximum productivity; too much sun exposure can be detrimental. With all this in mind, it is vitally important that before planting potatoes you …

Gardening - The Easiest Herbs to Grow Outdoors in Pots

The Easiest Herbs to Grow Outdoors in Pots

Herbs can be grown in any size container, but terra cotta pots are the most attractive. You can also grow these plants in plastic, wood, metal, and other containers. Just make sure that the container has drainage holes or a drip plate. Herbs should be watered only once a week. For best results, fertilize your herb plants about every two weeks to keep them lush and healthy. Growing herbs in pots is a great way to have a fresh supply of herbs right at your doorstep. Many herbs are easy to grow in pots, and they don’t require a lot …

Gardening - Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Gardening – Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

This herb plant was first used by ancient Greeks over 3,000 years ago. Largely used for medicinal purposes.  Yarrow is also, sometimes, used as an ornamental flower and as a companion plant.  Yarrow has Fern-like, finely divided leaves. Has tiny florets, about 4 inches wide, which depending upon the variety may be white, yellow, cerise, and red. Why should home gardeners grow Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Home gardeners may choose to grow Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) for a variety of reasons, as this versatile herbaceous perennial offers numerous benefits: Hardiness Location Habit Use Cautions Attracts Requirements When to plant Season

Gardening - Sunflowers

Sunflowers are very easy to grow

Gardening sunflowers can be an enjoyable hobby for the whole family. Sunflowers are very easy to grow, and you can plant your seeds in the fall and watch them come to life in spring. But before you start planting, there are a few things you need to know about these beautiful flowers. Watering Having a healthy sunflower means making sure you’re watering it properly. You can do this in two ways: through the stem or directly into the roots. The best way to do this is to give the plants a good daily watering. Watering them in the morning before the sun rises will allow the …

Gardening - How To Grow Peach Trees

How To Grow Peach Trees

Peaches are such attractive trees and have such delicious fruit – no wonder they are a favorite with many gardeners in the climate zone. Peaches are a delicious, fresh taste of the summer and there is nothing better than being able to pick these juicy fruits from your garden. Choosing a Peach Tree Most peaches are self-fertile and so will not require a companion tree to fruit. However, you may wish to consider choosing different peach varieties to be able to harvest these delicious fruits over a longer period. Peaches that do well in zone 8 gardens include Gulf Crimson, …