Have you ever wanted to grow your own herbs and spices? Do you dream of walking through your backyard and smelling the sweet fragrance of fresh basil or mint? Picture yourself throwing that fresh basil on top of your favorite pasta dish before bringing it to the table. Picture yourself throwing that fresh basil on … Read more
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