Artichokes are unopened flower buds that originated in the Mediterranean and are usually grown for decorative landscaping. Presently this vegetable is eaten on its own or incorporated in pizzas and soup. Before planting this delicious veggie, keep the following things in mind.
Sunlight and Temperature
Artichokes need sunlight to grow because they do not grow well when in shade. If you live in a hot area, it is best not to place your artichokes directly under the sunlight. 50 to 75 degrees F is the ideal temperature for them. They do not do well in frigid weather, so you better plant them not later than the …
Mediterranean herbs are popular in the world and are perfect to include in your herb garden. Originating from countries near the Mediterranean Sea, these herbs are easy to grow and extremely rewarding as they will add delicious flavor to your cooking. Here are some great Mediterranean herbs to consider for your herb garden.
Oregano
Planting Greek oregano is recommended over fresh oregano. This is because Greek oregano becomes more flavorful once it is dried. Although fresh oregano is known as a staple in some dishes, the leaves of this herb need to be dried or dehydrated. This could result in the leaves …
Doing gardening with raised beds is preferable than in-ground bed because it allows you to easily control the soil. Plus, the soil will not be compacted, the bed will warm up easily and you will experience less weed. But how do you fill a tall-raised garden bed with ease. Here are some tips.
1. Decide the Purpose for the Garden Bed
Before doing anything, you need to think about the use of your garden bed. This is vital because there are plants that have shallower roots compared to other plants. Once you have determined the depth of the root for every container, you can choose the materials you are going to…
Survival gardening is a trick for growing healthy and readily available food. Survival gardens are great for growing foods that you will enjoy eating. When determining which survival foods to plant, make sure to take into consideration factors like nutrition, calories and storage. Here are some of the best foods to plant for survival.
Beans
Beans, like adzuki are full of protein and their various and edible pods are good as well. Therefore, it is a good idea to grow a mix of pole beans and bush beans. You just need to remember to leave some of these beans for yourself so that you can plant another batch….