Growing Guides

Growing a herb garden is comparatively easy, even if you don’t have green fingers. However, growing chives is a little bit different from growing other herbs. That’s why it’s important to learn how to harvest chives without killing the plant itself. For starters, chives don’t require as much tending as other herbs, but they can […]

Dill is one of those herbs that can either be loved or hated, mostly due to its fennel-like flavor. It is commonly used as a cooking spice in meat dishes, soups, salads, and pickles. Additionally, the fresh fragrance can be added to some cosmetics and soaps. The part of the dill plant you use is

Cilantro is an extremely versatile herb used in a range of different cuisines. It’s a natural staple additive within the Latin American, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Caribbean countries. Cilantro adds freshness to any meal, and its earthy fragrance is quite noticeable. It can be used in a range of different ways, including as a base

Companion planting is the practice of growing different types of plants together to benefit each type of plant. By planting certain plants together, they can help each other grow and thrive, discouraging pests and improving the flavor of the crops. One of the more common methods is “Three Sisters”. In this article, we will focus

Have you ever wondered how it would be if you could grow your pepper and not depend on the poor quality store-bought ones? Well, now you can enhance the taste of your food and the look of your balcony/garden by growing peppers from scraps. The process is straightforward, and you can grow a bunch of

Regardless of the type of mycelium growing, they only require light to progress to the fruiting phase of their growth cycle. Whether or not you want them to progress is entirely up to you as the grower. The optimal growing conditions for this type of fungi are warmth, darkness, dampness, and a slight flow of

The snake plant (a.k.a mother-in-laws-tongue) is a resilient houseplant succulent that offers a handy range of health benefits. It can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen whilst you sleep, and it can also assist in the removal of toxic indoor household pollutants such as formaldehyde and benzene and also filter out certain nasty impurities such as

Pothos, a.k.a. devil’s ivy, is a popular indoor plant widely known for its low maintenance and air-purifying properties. But, can pothos live outside? It’s important to know whether this wonderful plant can be grown and live outside without any problems. As these plants are native to tropical regions, they can survive and even thrive when

Lettuce is an extremely underrated leafy green vegetable that contains beneficial amounts of important mineral salts which can be converted into a form of protein. Surprisingly, lettuce can be used in many other food besides the common salad base. In some other areas, lettuce can be added to include in soups, juices, wraps, cracker toppings,

Lemongrass is a long, perennial grass grown in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia and Africa. Its leaves and oil can be used in food, tea and medicine production. Using lemongrass in these particular ways has many health benefits, such as pain relief, fever reduction, and a potent antioxidant. However, there are some drawbacks