Most people think of Nasturtiums as the summer annual, and very few think of the Nasturtium as a herb. Well this annual, with its pleasant peppery taste has become a favorite herb all over the world. In many places where the Nasturtium seeds are marketed, there are many varieties and beautiful cultivars that abound. There […]
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Parsley originates from Southern Europe. Parsley is one of those herbs that can easily be cultivated from seeds. Parsley plants can also be moved, however, these plants will seed if they are moved at the wrong time. Parsley grows by pushing out a long taproot and a strong root system to support it. This herb will […]
Rosemary originally comes from areas such as Turkey and Southern Europe. Rosemary is an attractive evergreen shrub-type herb with pine needle-like leaves. It has trusses of blue flowers that last through spring and summer in a warm, humid environment. All Rosemary varieties will do great in a sunny position, whether grown in a container or in garden soil. It is […]
The Aji Colorado capsicum is a bright red orange hot chili pepper and registers about 3/10 on the heat scale of 1 to 10 and is thus only mildly hot, but tasty. The Alma Paprika capsicum is a great chili pepper for drying, grinding and eating fresh. The walls of the fruits of the Alma Paprika capsicum is quite […]
There are few things prettier than a beetroot with its dark red stems and bright green leaves that resemble beautiful umbrellas with dark red lacework on the edges. As a vegetable the beetroot is attractive enough to earn its place as a huge asset in any type of garden. Just imagine how eye-catching the display […]
How about putting purple in your garden – edible purple vegetables that is? Brinjals have originated from the Solanum insanum and the Solanum incanum. Brinjals are probably one of the most popular of vegetables with every country having its own particular way in which the people prepare them for eating. Brinjals are cultivated and eaten in most parts […]
Carrots are commonly available vegetables and in many cases it is taken for granted. However, if we stop to think a bit about carrots then we can truly be astonished at this little powerhouse. Carrots are packed with nutrients, anti-oxidants, and beneficial qualities. Carrot origins can be traced to the Afghanistan region as far back […]
Cauliflower a vegetable fit for royalty. If ever one happens to grow a cauliflower in a home garden, then one can truly say that one has a home vegetable garden because a cauliflower is one of the most difficult vegetables to cultivate successfully. In the event of the smallest, minutest error, one can be left […]
In the event of the same type of vegetable or related vegetable crop being planted on the same site season after season, it is only logical that the same type of nutrients will be taken out of the soil. Consequently you will find that your vegetables will become vulnerable to the same type of diseases […]
Artichokes, or rather the globe artichoke is a thistle-like perennial that originated around the Mediterranean. It is a rather big but beautiful, architectural, ornamental plant / vegetable / flower and as such an asset to most home or even backyard gardens, regardless of the type of garden where it is planted and cultivated. Big because […]