Best of the 2011 Test Garden
Back to Basics The best of the best from the 2011 OG Test Gardens.read more
View ArticleGrowing Guide: Stevia
A South American perennial shrub (Stevia rebaudiana), stevia is an herb with small, moderately broad green leaves and reaches approximately 2 feet read more
View ArticleStevia: A Great Natural Sweetener
"We need to be off of sugar, but we need good alternatives, and stevia is the safest sweetener there is, period," says Donna Gates, who led tread more
View ArticleThe Best of Thymes
Plants are like people. Some are drama queens and faint at the first sign of drought or bad weather. Others are bullies, pushing their neighbors aside and hogging all available sunshine. And then...
View ArticleSoothing Calendula
Whether displaying bright orange or sunny yellow flowers, calendula (also called pot marigold) is one of the most essential parts of your garden medicine chest: Those aromatic flowering heads can be...
View ArticleEdible Flowers
Edible flowers add a special touch to salads. Once the salad has been tossed with dressing, pick off petals from edible flowers and toss them on top. Many flowers have a strong flavor, so use a light...
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