There are many home gardeners that have tried their hand at raising ginger as it is quite easy to grow, even indoor. However, before you even consider such a thing, it is essential to understand that not all ginger are the same. Hence, what are the type of edible ginger? The Butterfly, Shell, Hawaiian, and…
Catnip and lemon balm are underutilized herbs that at a first glance might look similar. However, despite resembling each other, lemon balm and catnip are used for quite different purposes. Catnip and lemon balm have different leaf colors, shapes, and taste. Lemon balm has a strong lemony taste while catnip lacks it. Catnip presents darker…
Rabbits eat grass, and if you don’t have a lawn they can access, you’ll need to grow your own indoors. However, this is not difficult. To grow rabbit grass indoors it is necessary to choose an adequate shallow tray, place the growing medium and rabbit safe grass seeds. Grass is not challenging to grow, but…
Making seeds germinate is one of the most rewarding parts of growing herbs and plants. However, it is also one of the most challenging. Indeed, seeds require temperature and moisture levels to be within a specific range for successful germination rate (this is the number of seeds that develop out of the total that has…
Rosemary leaves tips can often get curly inwards, mainly when grown indoor. This is not generally a good sign, and you might need to take action. However, the good news is that the solution can sometimes be quite easy and take just a few minutes. Curly rosemary leaves are the result of an insufficient level…
I grow mint, both indoor and outdoor, for many years. This is, by far, my favorite herbs as it can easily develop with little care. However, do you know that choosing the right pot can make a difference between a massive herb and a one with just a few leaves? An 8-inch planter for a…