Allspice comes from the dried unripe berries of the Pimenta dioica plant, which is native to the West Indies and parts of Central and South …
Allspice (Pimenta dioica)
Gardening
Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Sage is a hardy perennial herb with gray-green leaves and purple-blue flowers. It is known for its aromatic leaves, which release their fragrance when crushed …
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
“If I had to choose just one plant from the whole herb garden, I should be content with basil,” ― Elizabeth David Basil (Ocimum basilicum) …
I Lived a “Cottagecore” Lifestyle for Three Years. Here’s What I Learned: Part 2
I tried my hand at gardening and became addicted to the new colors, flavors, and textures hidden from us by conventional markets. Gardening Expectations I …
Creating a Dream Garden with Little Space
I long desire a space with acres of seemingly endless rows of beautiful vegetables, herbs, and flowers. But for now, my reality is a patch …
Growing Curly Kale
Kale is such a beautiful plant with velvety green leaves and delicious flavor. One of the most common varieties is Curly Kale. Ideal Season: Cool Sun: Full …
Success Growing Pea Shoots
A few years ago, a wo-worker of mine gave me a microgreen growing kit as a goodbye present. Throughout the pandemic, we had exchanged a …
Pollock and Henbit Deadnettle Salad
It is the season of fresh salads! I typically live for fall, but lately I have been living for spring because this is the time …
Fresh Dandelion Tea
Where I live, we have had an uncharacteristically cool spring. It is actually quite a relief because the past few years, the weather has switched …
Backyard Foraging: Finding Edible Weeds In My Garden
Foraging is on my list of things to try as I slowly learn the importance of food sources. Foraging is the act of searching for …