Peppermint and spearmint have been used for countless years in tea to ward off things like indigestion, common cold and flu, and anxiety. You can use mint in teas, smoothies, or even ice cream! Mint is great in salads and if you love the taste of fresh mint you can find endless recipes online. It’s a … Read more
There are really only 3 main types of peas that you can grow in your garden. Snow Peas (aka mangetout) Sugar Snap Peas (also aka mangetout) Garden Peas (aka regular peas) The word mangetout (French for eat all) can apply to sugar snap peas and snow peas. And they are called mangetout because you can … Read more
We all know by now that kale is a “superfood”. But aphids have known it for a long time! They just love to chow down on your kale. If your kale has an aphid problem you are unlikely to fully eradicate them. But there are things you can do to keep their population under control. … Read more
In Summary: In this article, I took a look at the ten best Japanese Hori Hori Gardening knives and decided that the Truly Garden Hori Hori was the best out there. I chose this knife because: The blade extends all the way into the handle, offering a full tang. A guard protects the hands from contacting … Read more
In Summary: We took a look at 10 hose storage systems and decided that the Rapid Reel cart was the best garden hose reel. It’s the best because it has all of the bells and whistles you need. It’s sturdy, it’s portable, it’s made out of aluminum and more. The best advantage about this product … Read more
Are you looking to grow your own food garden, but you’re hesitant because it’s ‘hard’? Don’t worry! Once you know what you’re doing, gardening is quite easy. And there are several great starter crops. Growing your own food is important for many reasons. Maybe you’re concerned about knowing just where your food’s come from. Or … Read more
People have a certain negative preconceived notion about some bugs. Most people don’t really trust those shifty insects with their wings and that menacing attitude. Of course, I’m referring to those insects that have the ability to cause us intense pain from those deranged stingers, like wasps! We know you don’t like wasps. We feel your … Read more
First off we need to come clean. The image above is a mock up and isn’t possible. But fruit cocktail trees are real. This post explains what they are and how you might be able to grow your own. Many gardeners wish that they could grow different varieties of fruit on the same tree because … Read more
The elderberry is a fast-growing, nitrogen-loving shrub, indigenous to North America and Europe, that prefers forested areas, farms, or rural areas with lots of organic waste. They’re often used as hedges in Europe because they are easily shaped and spread quickly. It’s related to the honeysuckle and its creamy white and yellow flowers emit a … Read more
On many market trip occasions I have purchased a variety of brands for sugar substitutes. Faced with the decision between flavor and nutrition, I became happily accustomed to stevia, an alternative to sugar derived from the plant species Stevia rebaudiana. Stevia has gained a great deal of popularity as current health concerns drive food companies to … Read more