When starting an herb garden, it can be surprising just how many herbs and herb varieties there are. That’s why we put together this list of popular herbs and their uses, to help you pick out the perfect herbs for your garden! Basil – An annual herb with multiple varieties such as Sweet Genovese, Greek […]
Harvesting For the fullest flavor, harvest herbs before they flower. If you’ve been harvesting stems all season, your herbs have probably not had the chance to flower. However, by late summer, even the herbs that haven’t flowered will start to decline as the weather cools. This is a good time to begin harvesting and preserving […]
Growing your own fruit trees and shrubs is just as easy as growing ornamental trees and shrubs. Here are some tips on how to start your backyard orchard. Preperation Select Your Location – Select a spot that gets at least 6 hours of sun a day and that can accommodate the size your tree or […]
When planning a vegetable and herb garden, it helps to know which plants are beneficial to plant together and which ones can harm each other. Compatible Plants are plants that benefit each other when they are planted together and do not interfere with each other’s growth. Benefits can be pest repellant properties, adding nutrients to […]
One of the most important factors in planning a vegetable garden is timing. Knowing approximately how long you have from planting until harvest allows you to time your growing season to coincide with the weather in your area. There are many factors that can impact the length of time between planting and harvesting including plant […]