Once you learn how to grow chrysanthemums, you can have beautiful mums that last longer than store-bought ones. Chrysanthemums are one of the most rewarding flowers to grow because of their vibrant colors and hardy blooms. When grown properly, chrysanthemums can provide beautiful blossoms from the early autumn through late spring, depending on the climate. …

As you probably noticed, cilantro bolts easily in hot weather. And rather than fighting it, you probably wondered: are cilantro flowers edible? Of course, once your cilantro plants bloom, you can expect to get some coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum), which are also great for flavoring certain foods. The entire cilantro plant is edible, including its …

If you are lucky enough to have a bounty of apples, you might be wondering what you can do with them. Sure, an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what do you do with the rest of them? You can give some away, but you might still have a lot left over that …

Chive flowers, like miniature pom-poms waving in the breeze, are the cheerleaders of the herb garden. But are chive flowers edible? Every part of the chive plant is edible, including the cute, round blossoms. You can add fresh chive flowers to your edible flowers list. So… if you’ve been wondering if chive flowers are safe …

Sustainable living is on your radar. You want to be a responsible citizen who takes care of the planet and does what you can to live an environmentally-friendly lifestyle. You recycle. You buy organic foods whenever possible. And you try to combine your errands so you don’t use too much fuel. Maybe you carpool to …

If you grow tomatoes in your garden, you’re probably familiar with huge quantities of ripening tomatoes during the months of July and August: so much so that it’s impossible to use them all up. If you find yourself unable to eat them all before they go bad, preserve them for winter. Here’s how to freeze …

Getting the most from your garden means maintaining your garden as perfectly as possible. Don’t worry. It doesn’t mean you’ll have to spend every waking hour outside tending to your garden. Adding a few things to your daily gardening routine will help to ensure that you get as much as possible out of your garden. …

Cooling weather doesn’t mean you should abandon your garden. There are many vegetables and herbs that do really well in the colder temperatures. The best herbs to grow in the fall depend on which area of the country you reside in and where it falls in terms of climate zone. Take a look and see …

With the cold season right around the corner, I’m looking for some indoor gardening ideas that will keep my garden addiction alive. So, I invited Jacki, an expert in succulents, to share how to grow succulents indoors. This way, we can enjoy “gardening” even when the weather isn’t cooperating. Succulents are so versatile and adaptable that …

Brassica vegetables, such as broccoli and turnips, are not only delicious, but they’re also healthy. Brassicas can be planted in seed trays or directly sown into their final growing position. What Vegetables Are Brassicas? According to Wikipedia, brassicas are part of the mustard family. They are also known as cruciferous vegetables, cabbage, or mustard plants. …