This is a list of the best edible flowers for a vegetable garden. What does that mean? This list of edible flowers all have practical benefits for your vegetables and…
How to Grow Watermelon **Watermelons are surprisingly easy to grow as long as the plants have plenty of room to spread, good drainage, lots of sunlight, and a sufficiently…
Learn how to grow zucchini and yellow squash. Both of these vegetables are in the summer squash family. They can be a bit tricky to grow, but with these gardening…
Name: Parsnips Description: **Closely related to the carrot except even healthier for you because it contains more fiber and potassium. **Parsnips are easy to grow and very tasty if roasted.…
How to Grow Cucumbers **Cucumbers have come a long way in the past 20-30 years. They used to be disease-ridden, prone to give indigestion, etc. Now, however, there are…
How to Grow Carrots **Carrots are a popular vegetable in most households. Not only are they loved by most people, they are loaded with nutrients and vitamins, including high levels…
How to Grow and Use Yarrow Let's talk about how to grow and use yarrow. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a tough, hardy perennial as well as a potent medicinal herb.…
Name: *Peppermint (Mentha spicata piperita) Description: *Perennial *zones 5-9 are best *strew the leaves in cupboards and beds to deter ants and fleas Parts Used: *Leaves, both fresh and dried…
Name: *Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Description: *evergreen perennial *best in zones 8-11 *many varieties that vary from bushes to hedges, etc. Parts Used: *Leaves, both fresh and dried *Flowering tops, both…
Name: *Catnip (Nepeta cataria) Description: *short-lived perennial *best for zones 4-8 *makes a great garden edging plant *you can easily make cat toys with catnip and some fabric Parts Used:…