How to grow herbs at home in your garden, balcony or patio.
While out to harvest some rosemary recently, I noticed my rosemary plant had yellow spots. Wanting rosemary for roasting potatoes, I wondered if you can still eat rosemary with these yellow spots. I also wanted to know what causes the yellow spots on rosemary and how to fix them. So I did some research and … Read more
Moringa is known as the miracle tree or tree of life but if you’re not sure what moringa is, if you’re wondering how to eat moringa or you’re looking for recipes ideas using this superfood then look no further. In this article, we’re exploring the many ways to eat moringa with healthy and delicious recipe ideas you … Read more
Would you like to grow year-round basil? Then look no further than African blue basil. This easy-to-grow perennial basil will put on a show of flowering blooms to attract bees to your vegetable garden while being entirely edible. So let’s dig into growing African blue basil plants and explore recipe ideas for using the herb … Read more
The scent of dill brings back memories of homemade tomato soup made by my grandmother. She garnished the soup with fresh homegrown dill, straight from her garden. Now when I grow dill, I’m taken back to those fond childhood memories of eating her delicious soup, filled with homegrown goodness. Growing dill is easy so let’s … Read more
Growing your own curry leaf plant will mean an endless supply of fresh curry leaves on hand for your favorite dishes. And Growing a curry leaf plant is rewarding. So let’s find out how to grow a curry leaf plant, how to care for the tree and ideas for eating curry leaves. Fristly, What is … Read more
This easy corn fritter recipe with basil is a hit for morning tea, brunch and light meals. And they make clever use of homegrown basil. Read on for how to make this easy corn fritter recipe with fresh basil. What to Serve with Corn Fritters Corn fritters are a great snack on their own or … Read more
This easy watermelon salad recipe with feta, mint and balsamic dressing is the perfect side dish for summer. Using only a few simple ingredients, this recipe is fresh and vibrant and would make an impressive dish for entertaining. There’s nothing like biting into a juicy watermelon on a hot summer’s day. The taste brings back … Read more
Chives are well-known for being one of the easiest herbs to grow thanks to their hardy, low-maintenance nature. A tasty addition to many dishes, these perennials belong to the onion family and are entirely edible from bulb to flower, making them an excellent, versatile choice for your garden, greenhouse, or even your kitchen windowsill. Whether you’re … Read more
Nasturtium is a low maintenance plant with many benefits to the garden. But can you eat it? And if so, what can you make with it? This article explores the edible benefits of nasturtium and ways you can make use of this versatile plant in your kitchen at home. Firstly, yes, you can eat nasturtium. … Read more
Growing nasturtium in the vegetable garden not only looks great but also provides many benefits to the vegetable garden. Nasturtium is a wonderful companion plant, it attracts beneficial insects, nasturtium grows as an edible ground-cover and it’s entirely edible. So if you’re looking to grow this pretty flowering plant, you’ve come to the right place. … Read more