Specialty Gardens

Hydroponic gardening is simply growing plants without any soil. This doesn't mean the plants are not planted; they are often placed in a nutrient mixture or gravel. However, the one thing that...

Greenhouses are gardener's necessity if you are growing delicate teas in an area where the fall and winter can be harshly cold and long. The greenhouse helps to mimic ideal conditions for the tea...

The fukien tea tree is an evergreen tropical bonsai tree originating from Southern China. The fukien tea is a more challenging choice for bonsai hobbyists, mostly because of its extreme...

Growing herbs for tea is very easy as well as fun. The hardest part is to choose which plants to grow. There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of plants that can be used for herbal tea. ...

Most people know you can grow herbs for herbal tea at home but few realize how easy growing a real tea plant and processing the leaves is.

Since common areas are typically shared in townhomes, garden space is at a premium. Most townhomes do have a patio or balcony, however, giving you a few interesting options when designing your...

The Hawaiian marigold is called ko‘oko‘olau (Bidens hawaiiensis) and is a member of the large plant family that includes familiar garden marigolds. Ko‘oko‘olau is a...

Mamaki (Pipturis albidus A. Gray) is a small tree that grows up to 5 feet in height. It belongs to the nettle family. Mamaki is endemic to Hawaii (it was introduced in ancient times). It is easy...

Almost any edible plant can be brewed to make tea, but some combinations are better tasting than others. Leaves, stems, flowers, and even seed pods can be brewed into relaxing recipes. Some blends...

You may not have the large, winding acreage of a traditional, formal garden in England, but you can easily create a scaled-down version to accommodate any size yard. Just incorporate a few of the...

To experience and appreciate the essence of a Japanese tea garden you must understand a Japanese culture that links us with nature. However you can mimic the beauty and essence of a Japanese tea...

Cottage gardens evolved from the small cottage yards of working class people in England who had very little real estate but needed herbs, vegetables, flowers and fruits to sustain their families....

Perhaps you live in an apartment or condo and just don't have the space for full-fledged gardening, but you'd love to grow some of your favorite herbs and plants for creating soothing teas. Use a...