Growing Edibles

Kiwi is a fast-growing plant that produces oblong, fuzzy fruits with bright green flesh that taste like a mixture of pineapple and berries. When growing kiwifruit, it's important to know that the...

WIth the proper care, natrurtiums can provide lovely color and variety in the garden. These popular flowers are not hard to grow, and they are an excellent choice for the beginning gardener. Even...

Melon plants produce both male and female blossoms on each plant. In order for a watermelon to grow in a garden, a male flower must pollinate a female flower. In standard gardens, this pollination...

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...

Deep red hibiscus tea is made from an infusion of hibiscus flower sepals and is high in vitamin C, among other vitamins and minerals, and is naturally a gentle diuretic. It is drunk around the...

When growing edible flowers, such as roses, violets, chrysanthemums and broccoli, make sure no pesticides or chemicals were used that could be harmful when ingested. Grow edible flowers, which...

Not everyone will jump for joy at the thought of dandelion wine, but it is a delicacy in some areas. It's also safe to drink. That is not the case for many flowers and plants which can be lethal....

The Allium family, known as Flowering Onions, is a wonderful way to add flavor to your table. Alliums include plants such as onions, leeks, chives, garlic and shallots. These plants are completely...

Flowering plants produce true flowers or food from sunlight. Food keeps the seed of an embryo alive for germination. There are about a quarter million species of flowering plants in the world...

Many common garden flowers are not only beautiful, but are also edible. These flowers are great to use in teas, salads or desserts. This is only a small guide to the many edible plants available...

Old-time gardeners knew borage as the "herb of gladness." No wonder: Its mound of velvety gray-green leaves and misty veil of blue, pink or white flowers would gladden the hardest heart in town....