Celery has a reputation for tasting bland, but when you grow your own, you’ll find it has a smooth yet intense celery flavor. Celery is a versatile vegetable, used in soups, in salads, and it can even be pickled for a nice winter treat. Celery is a cool-weather vegetable but because it has a long … Read more

If you’re just getting into gardening or you’re a seasoned gardener thinking of growing more greens, or you’re just a kale lover, you need to start thinking about growing your own kale. Gardening and growing your own vegetables in general is a fantastic activity to get some sun, light exercise, fresh air and fresh food. … Read more

The ghost pepper, also called bhut jolokia or bih jolokia, is one of the most famous of the superhot chili peppers, considered the world’s hottest in 2007. Some argue it’s the threshold between very hot and superhot. Either way, it’s a face melter. But it’s not just about pure heat. Ghost peppers are also highly … Read more

Garlic is one of the easiest plants to grow in the garden. If you want to get started growing garlic, you might be thinking about taking some of the garlic in your kitchen and planting it. Or perhaps you’ve already seen some of your garlic sprouting already in the bulb and considered planting it. Can … Read more

Green onions and scallions are by far some of the easiest vegetables to grow, especially if you are tight on space. Just a few can add great flavor to dishes and salads. Many people don’t realize that green onions and scallions can be grown from seed. This is partly because they are biennial, meaning they … Read more

If you’re thinking of what you could plant with your tomatoes to fill in the gaps in your tomato bed, you have a lot of options. You may have heard that planting basil next to tomatoes will make your tomatoes taste better. While that hasn’t been proven in studies, you should still consider planting basil … Read more