9 Vegetables That Benefit From Growing Near Cilantro
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9 Vegetables That Benefit From Growing Near Cilantro

Cilantro remains the most polarizing figure in your fridge, second only to an expired yogurt everyone keeps pretending not to see. Some people love it, others swear it tastes like soap (and those people are wrong, but I digress). But in the garden, even its biggest critics tend to change their tune. I’ve noticed that…

9 Vegetables That Grow Better With Parsley Nearby
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9 Vegetables That Grow Better With Parsley Nearby

Garden pests treat your soil like a wild west saloon, but one leafy sidekick recruits a mercenary army of beneficial bugs. Don’t view it as a mere garnish! Parsley may be small and unassuming but it is surprisingly effective. Let me show you how it quietly carries the entire vegetable patch on its tiny green…

11 Herbs You Can Grow With Just Water All Year Round
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11 Herbs You Can Grow With Just Water All Year Round

Who says you need a garden to grow your own flavorful seasoning?  Even as someone with over fourteen years of gardening experience, I didn’t always have my own outdoor space. But I always had something growing that I could cook with.  I’ve tried my hand at growing all sorts of herbs indoors and I noticed…

8 Essential Rosemary Tasks to Do in January for Strong Spring Growth
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8 Essential Rosemary Tasks to Do in January for Strong Spring Growth

Misty mornings and frosty nights make for one miserable Mediterranean shrub. There’s simply no thyme for laziness when frost is on the prowl. But wood you believe that a few simple tasks can make all the difference? Sage advice says January determines your spring success. So let’s make sure your herb garden stays mint. Frost…

8 Herbs You Can Still Plant in December
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8 Herbs You Can Still Plant in December

Did you know that gardeners in colder climates suffer severe planting FOMO this time of year? The good news is, if you garden in Zones 8-10, you do not have to. December is the month to plant the cool herbs, even though your green thumb is going slightly numb. The biggest mistake you can make…

9 Shade-Tolerant Herbs That Grow Well Without Full Sun
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9 Shade-Tolerant Herbs That Grow Well Without Full Sun

Although herbs are typically known for needing lots of consistent sun exposure, there are still some varieties out there that can do well without full sun.  If you live in a region where constant sunlight is scarce, or just isn’t able to reach your plants properly, this article is for you, my friend.  Today, we’re…