How to grow herbs at home in your garden, balcony or patio.
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
We look at four drought resistant herbs you can plant at home. So if you live in a dry climate and you’re looking for edible herb plants you can grow, this article is for you. We look at four drought tolerant herbs that cope with dry weather and minimal water. Our top four drought hardy … Read more
Parsley is a widely used and versatile herb and it’s easy to grow indoors or in an outdoor herb garden. We show you how to grow parsley so you can add this aromatic herb to flavor your favorite dishes or to garnish a plate. Discover these growing parsley tips, for all about planting, harvesting and … Read more