Herbs

If you’re looking for a fragrant herb with a warm citrus flavor, lemon verbena is the perfect addition to your garden.

From its vibrant color to its unusual taste and medicinal properties, turmeric is an excellent, easy to grow addition to any home garden.

Believe it or not, you can learn how to grow sesame seeds. Homegrown sesame is flavorful and simple to grow, especially in hot climates.

This post lists my favorite crop varieties; the vegetables, herbs, and flowers I grow that are standouts and perform well season after season. 

Don’t let your herbs go to waste. Instead, freeze-dry herbs to preserve the flavor and quality. Learn how to freeze-dry herbs with these tips.

Learn how to grow saffron crocus, a valuable spice cultivated since ancient times; simple to grow, especially if you live in a warm climate.

Although most vegetables, herbs, and flowers do best with abundant sunshine, it is possible to grow them in less than full sun. Learn how to maximize the sunlight and anticipate the challenges …

Learn how to grow garlic chives with these 5 tips and add some to your garden this season. Garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) are an easy addition to the garden. If you …

As a low desert gardener, it’s exciting to learn how to grow a crop that I already use, is good for you, and grows well in warm climates. Ginger definitely …

Lemongrass may be difficult to find in the produce aisle but it is simple to grow in your garden. Lemongrass is a heat-loving herb that grows year-round in tropical climates, …