Several of the most common and easy-to-grow herbs are traditionally utilized to taste Italian or Mexican cooking. Most of these require direct sun to grow nicely, since they come from sunny climates. But a range of common herbs increase in shade or indoors in indirect light and can be used to season food, concoct home […]
In regards to foraging for edibles, lady’s thumb (Polygonum persicaria) is one of the most easy to recognize plants, which makes it particularly suitable for the beginner gatherer. The thumbprint mark on the leaf of lady’s thumb is really the perfect way to differentiate it from plants similar in appearance. In the center of each […]
Umbelliferous plants are members of the Apiaceae (also known as Umbelliferae) family. Even though this plant family contains thousands of species in more than 300 genera, the majority of its members are herbaceous plants with hollow stems. Umbilleferous plants do not bear a single flower, but a number of them in what is known as […]
Home gardeners may turn to container growing due to limited space, inferior quality soil, problems with certain insects or local climate conditions. Fortunately for tomato growers, America’s most common garden vegetable is well suited for containers due to the plant’s manageable size and higher yield. In particular, determinate, paste, dwarf and some cherry varieties are […]
Companion plants are the ones that benefit each other when planted in near proximity. They bring beneficial insects and store away pests, and they provide cultural advantages such as nutrients, shade and support to their garden pals. Cucurbits, including cucumbers and squash, are vegetables commonly found in home gardens, and they’re frequently planted with companion […]