I might be one of the few people on this planet who absolutely loves celery. It’s unapologetically spicy and wonderful for the body. Tons of people were drinking celery juice as a trend a few years ago, and despite the taste, it proved to be beneficial for their skin health and digestive system. Growing celery…
What if I told you that there was a simple and cheap elixir that could nourish your soil and improve the quality of your plants? Would you believe me? Well, it turns out that there is such a thing, and it’s called compost tea. I first learned about compost tea from my father, who has…
Mint is one of my favorite herbs. It’s refreshing and rich aroma offers many uses, from health benefits to a rich flavor profile for food. But it’s true worth lies in how easy it is to grow and harvest. Every beginner can grow and harvest mint without much knowledge or experience. But to guarantee results,…
Since I cook most of my food at home, it excites me to incorporate organic and freshly grown produce. Since herbs are some of the easiest plants to grow and have an abundance of uses in the kitchen, it’s a no-brainer to invest some time and energy into growing them. With that objective in mind,…
I was under the misconception that I could just throw seeds into potting soil and water when needed, and they would grow perfectly. Things looked that way until I woke up one morning and found my perfectly fresh and healthy garden cress microgreens withered, discolored, and damaged. It was so disappointing! Evidently, I made a…
One of the best reasons to grow microgreens is that you get to harvest them super fast. But knowing when to harvest microgreens is important. Why? Well for optimal nutrition. To my understanding, the whole purpose of growing and harvesting microgreens is to gain the immense amount of nutrients available in their tiny leaves and…
When it comes to growing vegetables or sowing seeds, the soil used is of paramount importance. It affects growth, nutrient profile, and speed of maturity. So you may be wondering, What’s the deal with potting soil and compost? Great question. They’re not the same thing, and in this article, I am going to explain and…
In this guide, you will learn everything you need to know about growing microgreens at home as a beginner. I fell in love with gardening at a young age, but I never really had the opportunity to pursue it passionately until my twenties. Since then, I’ve experimented with growing all sorts of plants, flowers, fruits,…