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Growing Summer Savory in the Kitchen Garden

By: Chris McLaughlin

Summer savory is an easy-to-grow herb that belongs in the kitchen garden. It's aromatic, attracts beneficial pollinators, and is useful in the kitchen. more...

AeroGarden Mini Growing System

By: Amy Kreydin

The AeroGarden Mini is the solution for small spaces - apartment dwellers, small kitchen owners and the desktop gardener. Take a look at the features of this small unit. more...

Review of the Classic AeroGarden Model

By: Amy Kreydin

Popular amongst foodies, aspiring gardeners and those craving a longer growing season the Classic AeroGarden produces more plants than its smaller counterpart, the Mini. more...

AeroGarden Indoor Gardening Systems

By: Amy Kreydin

This may be an ideal kitchen accessory for the foodie, beginner to advanced gardener, or city apartment dweller. Compact in size the modules grow a variety of seed kits. more...

Growing and Cooking Fresh Curry Leaves

By: Colette Haydon John

Fresh curry leaves impart a deliciously spicy and authentic flavour, and they're so easy to grow. Follow these tips for planting and cooking with curry leaves at home. more...

Lemon Balm, from Recipes to Cosmetics

By: Leslie Coons

Lemon balm might not be the most attractive plant in the kitchen garden, but it certainly is one of the most useful. more...

How to Grow Vegetables in Dry Weather

By: Beverley Boorer

In dry times there are many water restrictions imposed on home gardens, so how can vegetables still be grown successfully without using too much water? Here are some tips more...

Why Mulch the Vegetable Garden

By: Beverley Boorer

Mulch is a layer of material spread on top of the soil to conserve soil moisture and discourage the growth of weeds. more...

Best Way to Plant a Vegetable Garden

By: Beverley Boorer

There is more to planting a vegetable garden than throwing in seeds - or even planting seedlings in neat rows. Crop rotation will ensure freedom of disease and good soil. more...

Eight Greens that Grow Well in Cool Weather

By: Leslie Coons

These eight cool-weather greens are easy to grow and can be eaten raw or cooked in a variety of ways. more...

How to Grow and Use Edible Flowers

By: Leslie Coons

Plant edible flowers among the rows in the kitchen garden. They're useful in attracting pollinators like bees to the other plants, ornamental - and also delicious. more...

Make Delicious Treats from Mulberries

By: Leslie Coons

The culinary quality of mulberries can vary from tree to tree, regardless of variety. If you have a good tree, you'll know it. more...

Mulberries - Culinary Treasure, not Trash Tree

By: Leslie Coons

The mulberry, considered by some to be a messy nuisance tree, actually has culinary value for delicious wine, juice, jelly or desserts. more...

Grow Delicious Greens, Even in Cool Weather

By: Leslie Coons

Spinach and arugula, along with a variety of other plants informally known as cool-weather greens, thrive in crisp autumn weather. more...

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