Eggplants – I love growing them and I love eating them. Makes sense, right? I wouldn’t enjoy growing them if I didn’t enjoy eating them too. But they’re an awesome, versatile vegetable that goes well in a number of dishes. If you’re new to eating eggplant, or maybe thinking about picking up your first eggplant...
Most people think that picking the perfectly juicy, red, and tasty watermelon is a game of luck. Watermelon season usually runs through the summer from May to September, but this can also depend on the climate in your region. I’ve had some bad experiences selecting these fruits myself, but now, I know better than to...
As summer winds to an end and autumn is fast approaching, most of us are thinking about harvesting rather than planting. Luckily, there are still plenty of plants you can grow in October to keep on flexing your green thumb even as the weather gets cooler. This article features 50+ ideas for what to plant...
Basil is a culinary herb that’s at the heart of Italian cuisine, and it’s also the base of most varieties of pesto. There may be a discrepancy in how to pronounce it (“bay-sil” or “bah-sil”) but there’s no denying it’s delicious aroma. Although sweet basil may be the most famous of its kind, there are...
Have you ever bought tomatoes from the store and found that, just a few short days later, they’ve begun to rot and turn soggy? Preserving tomatoes is a tricky business, especially when you’ve grown or purchased more than you really needed. But one Burundi farmer has discovered an ingenious way to preserve tomatoes. Vital Nduwimana,...
Strawberry pear, Kaktus Madu, cactus fruit, night-blooming cereus – it’s probably popping up all over your Instagram and Pinterest feeds and every food photographer seems to have a strong interest in capturing them. Why not? They are more photogenic than some of us humans. Everyone knows about pitaya, the exotic-looking dragon fruit that tastes like...
For a long time, eggs have been touted by nutritionists and dietitians as being an excellent addition to a healthy diet. Have you considered using eggshells for plants? They’re high in protein, they provide omega-3 fatty acids, as well as a whole host of other nutrients. And it turns out, eggshells in the garden can...
If you’re planning a spring garden, you’re selling your whole yard short if you aren’t also planning to grow a moon garden. These gardens add something just so magical and dazzling to your garden in the evening time. What is a moon garden? A moon garden is a garden that has been stocked with special...
There are plenty of unique ways to design and decorate pumpkins for Halloween, but none are out of this world quite like a galaxy pumpkin. You get to the pumpkin patch (or grocery store, whatever the case may be) and find your favorite gourd of choice. Now, where to go from here… There’s an overwhelming...
Who said you can’t have a house full of skulls? These snapdragon flower skulls will make it possible for the spooky and goth gardener to have a natural, but creepy, token of a garden past. They’re the perfect Halloween decoration after your garden is finished for the year. They’re beautiful when alive but once they...
Imagine taking a walk, minding your own beeswax, and out of nowhere you’re suddenly surrounded by bees. TV specials about swarming killer bees might suddenly fill your head, but how dangerous is this situation? In this article, we’ll break down what a bee swarm is, why bees swarm, when you’re likely to experience these swarms,...
One of the things I miss most about being a kid was being small in what seemed like secret little spaces. A funky closet, a strange attic, or a fort built from natural materials like sticks and leaves. It felt awesome being hidden away in a magical space like that. When I saw this magical...
