Growing Edibles

Kaffir lime leaves are used in many exotic Asian cooking. The leaves are very aromatic. They're used in cooking just like bay leaves. Kaffir lime tree are not the same with the regular lime tree....

Strawberries are very good to eat. Picking the right strawberries can be fun but it is important to pick the perfect ones. Otherwise they look bad or have defects to them. Once you know how to...

Carrots are a pain to weed in a normal vegetable garden. They are much easier on the back to grow in a planter. Planters provide the same soil mixture control and weeding benefits as gardening...

Potatoes are a staple in most families. They can be grown in many different kinds of containers in small spaces. I like to grow them in plastic laundry baskets because reasonable space is allowed.

Growing your own chili pepper plants can be one of the most rewarding experiences. Peppers come in all shapes, sizes and colors and can range from the very hot, such as the Yucatan habanero, to...

Celery (Apium graveolens) grows a head of long stocks topped with light green foliage (also edible). It loves composted soil rich in potassium.

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)is a leafy vegetable that produces a head of tightly packed, highly curled leaves. It is best grown in cool climates with weekly rain.

Ever buy a pineapple at the grocery store? If so, you have taken the first step to rooting, and growing your own fruit producing plant. With correct care and a sunny location, you can have your...

Homegrown sunflowers produce hundreds of edible seeds on each flower head. When their growing cycle is over, harvest the heads and finish drying the seeds for shelling or roasting in the shell to...

Manure is divided into 2 types: hot manure and cold manure. Hot manure includes horse manure, chicken manure, and manure from carnivores such as dogs and cats. Cold manure is manure from rabbits...

Start a new pineapple plant from a pineapple from the grocery store. It's fun and easy.

Growing sugarcane from store bought sugarcane is easy - once you know the secret.

I live in central Florida, so it truly is easy to grow tasty and sometimes exotic tropical fruits here. I would like to share with you some tips and ideas on how to grow fresh pineapple fruit...

In order to grow an apple tree, you need to have a lot of time and commitment to grow a great tree. If you grow from seed, you have to deal with many obsticles.

Rambutan (pronounced Ram-Beau-T'n), is one of the most exotic looking fruits and relative to the lychee; litchi. Native to Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the western lowlands of Malaysia....

Don't believe it when people tell you, you can't grow certain things in containers. I have grown a lot of things in containers-everything from Rose Bushes to Beets. If you have the right size pot...

Growing snow peas can be a strenuous task and it becomes even worse if you pick them too soon or too late. My mother has her own garden so I know from personal experience that not picking at...

With the rising costs of food and increasing food contamination scares people need an alternative. A home garden is the answer. You can be in charge of what happens to the food you eat, and...

Avocados are a delicious fruit that has been eaten for centuries and can be easily grown into a beautiful houseplant from the pit.

If everything has gone right, weather co-operating pests haven't eaten you out of house and home. You should have more than you can eat or even give away. Well, now comes the time to decide on...

Carambola, commonly known as "star fruit", is a plant native to tropical lowlands of India, Malaysia and Indonesia. It is a medium-small tree with drooping branches, growing to 20ft-30ft...

Too many potential pineapple trees are being thrown away. I believe in conservation and and a sustainable lifestyle; this means I believe in greening the earth in whatever means possible. The...

Pineapple plants are easy to grow and they can make a beautiful indoor house plant.

You can grow vegetables in your garden even if you don’t have a special place for a vegetable garden. You can also grow them on a patio or even on a balcony. All you need are containers, at...

I love a good salad and the fresher the toppings, the better the taste! This is so easy in the summer but it is possible to have great toppings all year long! Sprouting your own beans is an easy...

Melons are those fruits we associate with some of the joys of summertime living. Setting aside a place to plant and harvest them can become a fun summertime project for the entire family. The...

Anyone with a deck or patio can go green by turning unused space into a small victory garden. Consider the benefits of eating healthy, home grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Nothing tastes...

We all look forward to the summer. It is a time when kids are out of school, the days are longer which means more time to stay outside and enjoy activities, and all the great herbs and vegetables...

Rosemary is an aromatic herb that forms a small hedge, and is often found in wonderful shaped topiaries. Unfortunately however, gardeners in the southern states of the United States find it...

Just about everybody likes strawberries. Try to imagine summer without strawberry ice cream. How can you think of your grandmother’s house in the country and not envision strawberry shortcake? For...

Watercress is wonderful for salads, sandwiches, and used in a garnish. Typically it is grown in pools or along stream beds, however, it is possible to grow watercress in your backyard without...

Many communities have a local farmers market. Farmers markets offer a great opportunity to earn some extra money and are also a great way to network a local business.

Growing potatoes is almost as easy as eating them! You could be growing your very own potatoes right in your own back yard. Simply follow these instructions to grow your own organic potatoes.

It's so easy to grow your own peanut plant. You can plant one or more peanut plants and easily have over a barrel of peanuts in one growing season. After you harvest your peanuts you can make...

How to plant a tomato plant for maximum vigor

Learn the fast, easy ways to have that garden you have always wanted, but didn't have the space. Try growing your garden in containers.

Most gardeners have experienced the frustration of planting seeds that don’t grow for one reason or another. I hate having to replant anything because our growing season is so short here in...

The pineapple is in the bromeliad family; a family of plants that offer some spectacular flowering tropical house plants in non-tropical areas. If you live where there is no frost during winter...

You've got your herb plant growing good and it's just about time to gather some for dinner. Wait! Before you break a leaf off, you need to read this article. Here are a few Do's and Don'ts of...

Well, you've decided that you would like the taste of fresh herb much better than the dried stuff from the stores. You've even purchased the seeds for the types you want to grow. Now, how do you...

By practicing the steps below, you can have herbs that are healthy and disease free. A healthy crop of herbs is easy to have year after year!

During World War II, 20 million Americans banded together to make their own private contribution to the war effort. They planted Victory Gardens. These vegetable, herb, and fruit gardens accounted...

Fuji apples are one of the most delicious and beautiful modern apple varieties available. Fuji apples taste crisp and juicy, sweet and very refreshing. And Fuji apples are beautiful, with a light...

Pineapples are fragrant, delicious to eat, and fun to look at. They are also fun and simple to grow, using just the discard top that you have cut off. Using this top or sucker, you can grow your...

Millions of people buy their seeds, plants, and garden sundries from the pretty pages of mail-order catalogs. It's always been a popular way of getting your home garden - vegetable and flower -...

I am going to explain how to grow your own herbs inside your home. This is fairly easy to do and actually it will save you money in the long run. Buying fresh herbs at the grocery store can be...

It's spring and time to plan your garden. But with a tough economy and little money you need to be practical.

Spring is in the air. After a long hard winter, it is about the time to start planting your new vegetable garden. But when exactly should you start?

Some of us have "Green Thumbs" and anything we plant will grow. If you're one of those people who can't grow mold on wet bread, Read on there is hope.

There are so many variations on this yummy dip. Guacamole is always a hit and here is a fast version for your enjoyment!