Category: Herbs & Microgreens

Microgreens are a type of young vegetable that is typically grown from the seeds of herbs, vegetables, and other plants. They are extremely flavorful and packed with nutrients, making them a popular choice for both home gardeners and commercial farmers. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil, and it…

Quick Answer If you want to know how to grow balm lemon in pots (Q&A) choose a pot that is at least 12 inches wide and 12 inches deep. Fill the pot with a well-drained potting mix and water it thoroughly. Place the pot in a sunny spot. Water the balm lemon plant when the…

Fenugreek is a plant that is native to the Mediterranean region and India. It is a member of the legume family, which also includes beans and peas. Fenugreek has been used for centuries in both cooking and traditional medicine. The seeds and leaves of the plant are used in many different dishes, and fenugreek extract…

Mint is a delicious and refreshing herb that can be used in a variety of dishes. It’s also easy to grow, making it a popular choice for gardeners. However, if you’re not careful, you can easily kill your mint plant while harvesting it. In this blog post, we will discuss 7 tips for harvesting your…

Do you want to learn how to grow thyme in a pot window ledge? The secret for growing on a windowsill. It’s actually quite easy and can be done right on your windowsill. Thyme is a great herb to grow at home, as it doesn’t require a lot of care and is very versatile. In…

How to grow Gotu Kola at home | Tips and Ticks. Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant that is native to wetlands in Asia and Africa. It grows up to 60 cm (24 in) tall, with small, rounded, green leaves and white flowers. The leaves are used to make medicine. How…

There’s nothing like the fresh, peppery taste of chives in your recipes. But did you know that you can keep harvesting chives so it keeps growing? In this blog post, 7 Tips on How Do You Harvest Chives so It Keeps Growing (Q & A), we answer some common questions about harvesting chives so you…

We just love to grow lemon balm but we do suggest growing it in a pot either indoors or outside as this plant is a rapid grower and after planting can grow over a foot tall sometimes.  Lemon Balm is a bushy perennial herb with deliciously lemon-scented leaves and creamy-white or pale purple flowers in…

Every kitchen needs Parsley. No garden is complete without parsley. Both curly and flat-leaf parsley are loaded with flavor and productive over a long period in the garden. Parsley is cold-hardy and can even be harvested for much of the winter. Grow parsley in a deeply dug bed. Add a generous amount of finished compost…

Growing angelica is pretty easy once you get started, and it will reward you with a unique source of food, flavoring, and herbal remedies. Did you know that when you enjoy a stirred or shaken martini the flavor comes from the Angelica root? Angelica is a European plant that has been a flavoring agent in…

Anise plant (Pimpinella anisum) is a Southern European and Mediterranean herb with a flavor reminiscent of licorice. The plant is attractive with lacy leaves and a profusion of white flowers and grows as a bushy ornamental herb. Anise, sometimes called aniseed, is a wonderfully flavored and delicious herb that is most popular for its culinary…

Did you know that beetroot microgreens offer even more nutrients and are tastier, as well as much faster-growing! Microgreens are an increasingly popular method of growing food; the plants are ready in a matter of weeks, they generally offer a higher nutritional value than mature plants, and they can be grown virtually anywhere. In this…