Abigal Gordon
Armoracia rusticana Full ~ Partial Shade Soil pH: 5.5 – 7 Horseradish is generally relegated to the never never land of the culinary realm. Fresh garden grown horseradish however has a unique burning zesty zingy taste that can clear your sinuses and redden the whites of your eyes. It’s a very easily grown plant … Read more
Onions and related crops such as garlic, shallots, chives have similar growing requirements, and naturally they share similar maladies. Problems associated with growing Onions and other Alliums can be categorized into cultural, pest, nutrients and disease Cultural Issues relate to maintenance of the Garden. Proper Sanitation techniques such as removal of plant debris, weeding and so forth. No … Read more
Starting Basil Plants – Seeds or Cuttings Basil is a bushy annual, most varieties grow 1 to 2 feet tall. Growing Hydroponic Basil is failry easy – although not without it’s snafus. Basil can be started from seed or from cuttings. Starting Basil from Seed Basil seeds are minute, black and oval shaped. Start seeds … Read more
The sunflower is a member of one of the largest families of flowering plants – Compositae. The sunflower family has over 20,000 distinct species. The Compositae encompass a diverse array of species that includes perennials and annuals. Other members of the same plant family include marigolds, dandelions and daisies. In the home garden the sunflower … Read more
Peeled garlic cloves submerged in wine and stored in the refrigerator are an awesome mode of preserving garlic as well as making a super healthy drink. Garlic Wine boosts the immune system, purifies the blood, has strong anti-inflammatory properties, eliminates excess body salts, helps prevent heart disease by improving heart function, reduces cholesterol and fights … Read more
Horesradish plants need no help in spreading once they have become established. They are quite invasive and have been known to conquer huge swaths of territory in a single season. Because of its invasive characteristics dividing horseradish roots becomes necessary. Horseradish root division should be done in the Autumn, once all the foliage has dried … Read more
Hydroponic gardening has become increasingly popular. Basic hydroponic systems are inexpensive and easily maintained. Practiced properly hydroponics will yield healthy vibrant and bountiful fruits, vegetables and herbs – year round. The basic requirements of most plants can be met without natural sunlight or soil using tried and true Hydroponics methods. Plants are supported in an … Read more
Fungus gnats are a slender black fly, about the size of fruit flies. Their larvae feed on fungus, algae and plant roots. They tunnel through the roots into stems and can wreak havoc with the health and vitality of hydroponic gardens. Prevention The best way to control fungus gnats is via prevention, an ounce of … Read more
Stevia is an herb which serves as a natural and safe sweetener, it has zero calories and is considered the safest and healthiest sweetener available. Various compounds are extracted from the leaves of Stevia plants, different forms have varying levels of sweetness. Stevia possesses multiple health benefits. It has hypoglycemic effects when ingested, and will … Read more
Herb – Culinary USDA Zones French Tarragon 5 to 9 Mexican Tarragon 9 to 11 Russian Tarragon 4 to 9 Soil pH 6.5 to 7.5 Partial Sun Perennial There are three different varieties of herbs referred to as Tarragon all are from the sunflower family. French Tarragon, Russian Tarragon and Mexican Tarragon. They all share the … Read more