As a kid, I thought of garlic as just that—garlic, a relative of the onion. Once I grew more interested in gardening and farming because of my grandparents, I came to learn that there are actually 2 main types of garlic that you can grow! Know how to differentiate the two? Softneck garlic differs from…
I love garlic—I mean, who wouldn’t? Right? Unlike other crops you’re growing in the garden, however, it can be pretty hard to tell when your garlic bulbs are ready for harvest. Because the bulbs are hidden away beneath the ground, the right time for harvesting garlic turns into a guessing game. That is unless you…
What not many newbie home gardeners know is that harvest is relatively easy to grow. But if you’re like me and you want to make the best of all the garlic bulbs you’ve grown, then you need to know how to properly harvest at the right time and cure them. Don’t just pull garlic out…
I’ve experienced it before—you have a package of fennel seeds forgotten for a year (or more!) and you are now wondering if you should use your precious garden space for them to grow or if they are going to be a waste of time and time! You’re likely wondering what happens when they’re left unused…
At a quick glance from afar, you’d likely mistake lemongrass and spring onion for each other. But if you look closer, they’re actually pretty easy to differentiate. So in this article, I’ll be teaching you the major differences between these two similar-looking plants! The main difference between lemongrass and spring onion are 1) appearance, 2)…
Unlike basil, chives, thyme, and mint, savory is a much less familiar herb for many people I know. Others are even completely unaware that 2 types are commonly used in the kitchen. In this article, I’ll help you differentiate summer savory and winter savory! Summer savory and winter savory differ in terms of 1) appearance,…