Gardening Tips

Growing microgreens is a rewarding and relatively simple process that can be done even in small spaces like apartments or on kitchen counters. Here’s a basic guide to get you started: Choose Your Seeds: Select seeds that are suitable for microgreens. Some of our favorite choices include arugula, radish, broccoli, kale, beet, chard, and cilantro. […]

You can grow basil from clippings! I recently made pesto and had lots of basil left.  As you may already know basil doesn’t last that long after being cut, and I really don’t like wasting things. A great way to make it last longer is by keeping the clippings in water by a sunny location. […]

Kumquats are a delicious citrus fruit high in vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants! You actually eat the skin and can use it to make sauces and jams.   It is one of my favorite fruits to grow! Growing kumquats is surprisingly easy and can be a rewarding experience, especially if you enjoy citrus fruits and […]

Composting is a great way to decrease waste and make excellent fertilizer for your plants! These are some important points to keep in mind when it comes to composting: You CAN add fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, tea, grass and plant clippings, flowers, eggshells (I prefer to wash them first), paper bags and leaves. […]

We love growing pineapples! They are so easy to grow, however it does take a long time for them to grow, sometimes up to two years, but it is so worth it! The smell and taste of a homegrown pineapple that has ripened on the plant is like nothing else!   I hope this video […]