The gardening internet is full of encouragement for folks who want to grow their own food. Even as an apartment dweller, I am constantly being urged to grow lettuce in a window box or tomatoes in a bag. In theory, I completely support it. I would opt out of the industrial food system in a heartbeat…
Category: Edible Plants
No Greenhouse? Convert a Sunny Window into a Seedling Nursery
Starting plants from seed can be intimidating. Purveyors of gardening supplies will suggest that you need a pre-fab greenhouse and all kinds of special trays, soil mixes, heating mats, and grow lights to ensure success. Ignore them! You can grow seeds indoors without any special equipment whatsoever. Don’t miss out on the mystical experience of…
Never Run out of Bay Leaves Again: Grow a Bay Tree in a Pot
We’ve all been there: you’re prepping dinner, you open your spice cabinet, and realize with dismay that you’re out of bay leaves, the unsung hero of delicious soups and stews! Don’t settle for this situation, or even for the dry, tasteless leaves that have been sitting on grocery store shelves for who knows how long….