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Growing Cilantro: How to Grow Coriander

Growing cilantro is easy to do, and once you learn how to grow cilantro from coriander seed you will have fresh herbs and spices for all your cooking needs year-round! Here’s how you ensure your seeds will germinate and your plants will thrive.

How to Start a Garden in 7 Steps

Starting a garden can be very exciting – and overwhelming! The good news is it is not hard to learn how to start a garden – and the rewards are definitely worth the effort! Why start a garden? There are a number of reasons! Whether you want to learn how to start a vegetable garden […]

12 Plants That Repel Mosquitos You Will Definitely Want to Grow!

Ah, summer is almost here, and with that comes our not-so-favorite thing: mosquitos! Today I thought I would share 12 plants that repel mosquitos that you may just want to grow in your garden this year! If you are like me at all, you spend lots of time outdoors. Without question, you would much rather […]

How to Grow a Windowsill Herb Garden

Do you like fresh herbs for cooking? Here is how you can easily learn to grow a windowsill herb garden right in your own kitchen. Grow basil, rosemary, mint, thyme, dill, chives and more with these simple steps to creating your own window sill herb garden.

Common Mugwort: Artemisia Vulgaris Information and Uses

Mugwort, also known as common mugwort, is a member of the daisy family and is often touted as the “dream herb” because it can cause vivid and lucid dreaming for some people when made into a tea or smoked. Learn more about mugwort and its uses and how to grow mugwort.

Food & Recipes

Coriander vs Cilantro: What is the Difference?

Wondering the differences between coriander vs. cilantro? While they come from the same plant and the names are often used interchangeably, often times in recipes they do mean different things! Find out the details here.

Canning Apple Pie Filling: How-to & Recipe

Canning apple pie filling will let you be able to make and enjoy apple pies year round, even when apples are not in season. If you have an apple tree orchard, learning how to can apple pie filling will help you make sure not a single apple goes to waste! Like most fruits, apples are […]