One of the best ways to start using the harvest from your garden is cooking with fresh or dried herbs. But how do they stack up against one another? Fresh Herbs Versus Dried Herbs First of all, we’ll look at how to substitute fresh herbs for dried and vice versa. One … [Read more...]
9 Things to Put at the Bottom of a Raised Garden Bed
by Bethany Hayes Raised garden beds are slowly growing in popularity; it has several advantages over in-ground gardening. One of the most common questions about raised bed gardening is what you need to put at the bottom of a raised garden bed. Putting a barrier at the … [Read more...]
How Should Raised Beds Be Oriented?
QUESTION: I’m setting up my first raised bed garden, and I need to know how to orient the beds. Should they run east-west or north-south? ANSWER: There are a few rules of thumb you can refer to when you’re plotting out a raised bed garden. However, the very best way to … [Read more...]
14 Popular Culinary Herbs to Grow for Your Kitchen
by Jennifer Poindexter Some people grow things for fun. Other people grow things for functionality. Which category do you fall under? For me, if I’m going to grow something there usually must be a purpose. My purpose can be that I like the way it looks, but typically, it … [Read more...]
How do you dry and store fresh rosemary?
QUESTION: How do you dry and store fresh rosemary? ANSWER: There are multiple ways to dry fresh rosemary. Before you choose an option, be sure to harvest your rosemary, and wash it under cold water prior to drying. After this step has been accomplished, pick your method. If … [Read more...]
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