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Plant the Ultimate Tea Garden and Make the Perfect Cup of Tea

6 min read | Author - Katherine Marko

Growing and crafting fine teas is an involved and time-honored tradition that can take many years to master. That said, if you love gardening — and drinking tea — growing and processing your own organic, herbicide- and pesticide-free specialty teas will be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. In case you think you’re limited to tea leaves, think again. The ultimate tea garden can even include teas made from roots, seeds, and fruit. In fact, there are so many options, you could create an entire garden devoted to the art of tea drinking. Here’s what you’ll need to know!

Everything You Need to Know About Growing Big, Beautiful Beets

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Some people hate them because they taste a bit too earthy, while others love them for the same reason. If you fall into the “love” camp, then growing your own beets make a whole lot of sense. Not only do homegrown beets taste leaps and bounds better than those purchased in the grocery store, but they are tons of fun to grow. Here are some tips for growing the biggest and best beets ever.

Beets can be cooked in a variety of ways and pack a nutritional punch. Though the bulbous parts of beets are most commonly served, the greens are delicious and contain even more iron than spinach. This annual plant must be sown every year, but it is incredibly easy to start from seed and one of the hardiest crops you can grow.

How to Make Your Very Own Five-Gallon Bucket Hydroponic Garden

2 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Don’t let the word “hydroponic” scare you. Although large-scale growers use this system to grow massive amounts of produce in a short period of time, the system is not limited to commercial agricultural use. You can make your very own inexpensive hydroponic system at home and get started right away to grow tasty produce all year long.

6 Easy to Grow Therapeutic Herbs (and why you should grow them)

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Growing herbs is a rewarding experience that can also be quite practical. Herbs have a long history of both culinary and medicinal use. Loading your garden up with a few powerhouse herbs like the ones below offers not only great beauty but also a treasure trove of therapeutic benefits.

Love Eggplant? Here’s How to Grow, Harvest, and Store It

4 min read | Author - Katherine Marko

Eggplant, also known as aubergine or brinjal, is a favorite in Mediterranean cuisine. Additionally, it’s low-calorie, provides fiber and nutrients, and makes an excellent grilling vegetable. However, eggplant can be tricky to grow. Nevertheless, with these tips, you’ll be harvesting your eggplant just in time for your favorite Italian feast. If you love eggplant, there’s no reason why you can’t make it the star of your garden. Here’s how to grow, harvest, and store it!

Got a Dog? Don’t Ever Plant These

4 min read | Author - Katherine Marko

Chowing down on any plant material may cause gastrointestinal upset and vomiting for your dog. But some plants, when ingested, can be life-threatening. Certain herbs, vegetables and edible plants that are perfectly fine for human consumption could cause everything from excessive drooling to anorexia for your canine pal. Don’t assume that dogs instinctively avoid dangerous plants. That may be true of some animals in the wild, but dogs have no way of distinguishing between safe and unsafe plants. The following is a list of common plants that could be dangerous for your dog. So, don’t ever plant these if you share your yard with a canine friend.

Everything You Might Not Know About Growing Perfect Peppers

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Peppers are a wonderful addition to any home garden, and there are many varieties to choose from, ranging from super hot to sweet and everything in between. No matter how you like them, there is a pepper for you. Growing the perfect pepper plant is not as easy as simply plopping a young seedling into the ground and walking away! However, if you pay attention to a few things that peppers really love, you will be in luck, and your plants should produce an abundance of pepper for you to enjoy.

These are “Pests” That You Want to Attract to Your Garden

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Often, the word pest is used to describe anything that crawls, slithers, hops, flies or otherwise invades our neat little worlds or annoys us. We seldom realize that some of these “pests” are actually beneficial, especially for our garden. It is these beneficial pests that we should strive to attract to our yard and garden. Here is a look at those that make our garden a better place and how to attract them.

Live in the City? Try These Awesome Urban Gardening Hacks

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Do you live in the city? Perhaps in an apartment, townhouse, or a condo where you have limited outdoor space? If this is the case, and you are longing to grow your own fresh, delicious, and nutritious produce, I have great news for you. Not only is it possible for you to grow your own food in a very limited space, including a balcony or patio, but you are going to have a blast doing it. Here are my top garden hacks for those of you who live in the city.

14 Reasons to Grow Sprouts on Your Kitchen Countertop

4 min read | Author - Liivi Hess

Sprouts are seeds that have been germinated in water. They form a tiny root and shoot that can be consumed in its entirety. These baby plants are a nutritious food you can grow all year round – no soil needed. Some of the most popular types of seeds to sprout include radish, alfalfa, pea, sunflower, and mung bean. Broccoli sprouts have also become increasingly popular due to their health properties.

27 Lemon Fixes That Work

11 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

The lemon was first created as a cross between a lime and a citron, and all three grow on evergreen shrubs. The Arabs introduced this small citrus fruit to the Europeans, who then brought them to Spain in the 11th century. Along with other fruits and vegetables, Christopher Columbus brought lemons with him on his second voyage to the New World in 1493, and they have been growing in Florida since the 16th century.

Plant the Ultimate Tea Garden and Make the Perfect Cup of Tea

Everything You Need to Know About Growing Big, Beautiful Beets

How to Make Your Very Own Five-Gallon Bucket Hydroponic Garden

6 Easy to Grow Therapeutic Herbs (and why you should grow them)

Love Eggplant? Here’s How to Grow, Harvest, and Store It

Got a Dog? Don’t Ever Plant These

Everything You Might Not Know About Growing Perfect Peppers

These are “Pests” That You Want to Attract to Your Garden

Live in the City? Try These Awesome Urban Gardening Hacks

14 Reasons to Grow Sprouts on Your Kitchen Countertop

27 Lemon Fixes That Work

From Limes to Crime: $2.4M Meth Bust in Produce Shipment

Why You Should Be Eating Weeds: Free, Nutritious, and Sustainable

Is Your Water Filter Failing You? The Truth About Contaminants

12 Tips to Keep Your Garden Harvest Fresh for Longer

35 Ways to Use Raw Honey for Great Health

Yes, You Should Eat the WHOLE Avocado – Even the Pit

Your Fingernails Are Talking—Here’s What They Reveal About Your Health & Aging

Are You Getting Enough of the Right Kind of Salt?

Goodbye, BMI – Your Waist-to-Hip Ratio May Predict Your Brain Health

Boost Your Gut Microbiome by Spending More Time in Nature

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