Tips for Growing Aloe Vera Indoors and Out (plus Using Aloe Vera)

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There are so many things to love about aloe vera; it’s both pretty and useful. Fortunately, growing aloe is pretty easy and can be done in any climate. Let’s chat about how to grow aloe vera indoors and out. Aloe Vera Benefits The common aloe vera plant packs huge benefits. I truly believe that no … Read more

Edible Perennial Vegetables, Fruit and Herbs to Harvest Year After Year

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When most people think about the food garden, they think about annuals like tomatoes, cucumbers, and broccoli. But there are many perennial vegetables, fruits, and herbs that will grow in all but the very coldest gardening zones. Every year we try to plant edible perennials in our garden. Our goals is that over time we’ll … Read more

Growing and Using Edible Hibiscus – a tasty addition for your garden and kitchen

Edible hibiscus can be grown as an annual in cooler climates and as a perennial in tropical an subtropical climates. Learn how to grow and use hibiscus flowers, leaves, calyxes, and even branches. There are many culinary and medicinal uses of Hibiscus sabdariffa.

We’ve been growing edible hibiscus for several years and it’s one of the most carefree plants we’ve ever grown. Commonly known as Rosella and Jamaican Sorrel, Florida Cranberry, and scientifically as Hibiscus sabdariffa, the flower, fruit, and leaves are all edible. Edible hibiscus is a short-day plant that grows in tropical and subtropical areas. However, … Read more

Growing and Using Cilantro and Coriander Seed

Cilantro is a two in one herb, the leaves are cilantro and the seeds are coriander. Growing cilantro is easy and the plant has medicinal and culinary uses.

Cilantro is one of those herbs that people either love or hate. There really isn’t any middle ground when it comes to cilantro. I happen to love it. Fortunately, most of my family does too, although not quite to the same extent that I do. Truly, what’s not to like? It’s easy to grow, is … Read more

Ultimate Guide to Growing and Using Sage

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When I think of sage (or smell it) I always think of turkey stuffing.Funny how smells can bring back all kinds of memories and when I was growing up, the sage bottle only came out on Thanksgiving. I’ve been growing sage for many years now and we always have more that we can use just … Read more

Ultimate Guide to Growing and Using Comfrey

Growing comfrey is a great addition to your garden. Comfrey is easy to grow, can be used in the garden, for livestock and for herbal remedies. Learn how to grow comfrey and use it.

Have you ever read about a plant and thought “I just have to find some?” Well, that’s how I felt when I started researching growing comfrey. It’s like the all purpose herb. You can use it to fertilize your garden, trees and yard, treat wounds and even feed to livestock (in small quantities). It’s truly … Read more

Growing and Using Basil

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Every summer the highlight of the garden is basil. I know, tomatoes are most gardeners’ pride and joy but growing basil is ours. The reason is that we’ve probably been out of basil pesto for our weekly pizza night for several weeks, if not months. There’s nothing like homemade basil pesto on pizza. Of course … Read more