Starting seeds indoors is a great way to start your garden plants early so you get the longest time possible in the growing season.I have lived in a number of cool climates and I have been able to add weeks or months to the growing time. For food crops like tomatoes, peppers and cucum...
Scallions—one of our favorite herbs, if you couldn’t tell by perusing our menu—regrow in no time, and are absolutely fuss-free. To start, place the root end (the part we normally tell you to throw away) in a small glass of water. Make sure the roots are fully submerged and that...
Which seeds are good for starting indoors? Seeds that do well with starting indoors are tomatoes, peppers, bok choy, and herbs like basil. These types of seeds aren’t root vegetables that don’t like their roots disturbed (like carrots or potatoes). You want to make sure to start these...
It’s a good start for beginner gardeners and a fun activity to do with your family. The best part is you can have your very own supply of herbs for cooking! Whether you live in a house or a flat, growing a herb garden is as easy as pie. You can grow herbs like dill and basil...
The great thing about growing your own herb garden is that you don’t have to plant anything that doesn’t suit your palate. Not a fan of cilantro? Don’t even bother! Put basil on everything? Plant extra! Certain herbs are extra popular in DIY gardens. When you’re planning your gar...
Growing chives indoors on a sunny windowsill is an easy way to keep it within reach for cooking. Don't have a sunny window for it? Herbs grow wonderfully under artificial grow lights. Did you know... Among the first to discover the virtues of this herb are the Chinese, who have been...
Tips And Tricks For Growing Herbs Indoors To speed the growth of your herbs you can opt to buy seedlings rather than planting the seeds yourself. If you chose to use seedlings, be sure to thoroughly inspect the plants before you bring them home. Look for signs of insect activity. If the...
Why We Start Seeds Indoors There are many benefits to sowing seeds indoors: Obviously, it gives you a head start on the growing season, which can lead to more fruitful harvests. It’s truly necessary for a number of plants. Warm-season vegetables—such as tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant—...
Growing Herbs Indoors Herbs do well in the garden since they like a lot of sunlight, but if you have sunny windows, you can also grow them indoors during the colder months. Don’t know where to start? Check out my tips for growing aherb garden indoors. It’s easier than you might th...
13 Easy Herbs to Grow Indoors Chives. Chives grow almost anywhere. ... Mint. Growing mint indoors may be the best plan for most of us. ... Parsley. If you choose to start parsley from seed, soak it in warm water to crack the seed coat before sowing it. ... ...