Sweet Basil is a flavorful herb that’s easy to grow both outdoors and indoors. Learn how to grow sweet basil indoors, along with more tips! Hello, Ideas for the Home readers! I’m Pam from The Birch Cottage, and I’m back again this month sharing this super easy gardening idea on...
Starting from basil seeds, a basil plant’s growth period is around 6 to 8 months. For a healthy indoor plant, focus on proper watering and light. Regular harvesting and understanding its lifespan are vital. It can survive winter indoors, but flowering often indicates its end. To extend you...
Learn how to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs! Iincludes choosing varieties, starting seeds, and tips and tricks to growing specific crops in your garden.
Spring planting: Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks prior to your last frost dates. Be sure not to expose spring transplants to frost. Summer planting (for a fall crop): Slightly less time is needed for a fall crop. This is because seedlings tend to grow faster in the summer than in...
As more people turn to gardening as a hobby or to grow their own food, they’ve also discovered the rewards of growing plants from seed. It’s easy to become addicted to watching life sprout from a tiny seed that you’ve nurtured yourself. Starting seeds indoors allows you to get a hea...
I am a huge fan of herbs and have been for so long. Below I detail everything you need to know about growing it successfully, herbs to grow in your garden, and most importantly why an herb garden is the best garden to grow!
Beginner-Friendly Vegetables To Grow If you’re new to gardening, it’s wise to start with vegetables that are easier to grow. Artichokes and asparagus are great beginner-friendly choices that require minimal maintenance. Basil and black beans are also suitable for beginners, though basil thrives...
Not all seeds should be started indoors. In fact, most vegetables grow perfectly well when started outdoors and even prefer not to be transplanted. Ultimately, it’s important to consider how each type of vegetable grows in addition to where you’re growing it. ...
The best herbs to grow in your indoor spice garden 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!
Dwarf meyer lemon trees can make excellent fruit tree companions for your garden, in the right climate and hardiness zone. In this article, recreational gardener Jason White walks through every step you'll need to take in order to successfully plant, grow, and care for dwarf meyer lemon trees...