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How to Avoid Buying GMO Seeds: What Every Gardener Should Know

How to Avoid Buying GMO Seeds: What Every Gardener Should Know

One common concern among gardeners is the potential for inadvertently purchasing genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds. However, the reality is that for the average gardener, accessing GMO seeds is not as straightforward as one might think.

Dill: A Culinary Staple

Dill: A Culinary Staple

Dill, (Anethum graveolens), with its feathery leaves and distinctive aroma, is a versatile herb used in a variety of dishes around the world. From dill pickles to salmon dishes, its unique flavor enhances both savory and sweet recipes. Rich in vitamins and minerals, it also offers health benefits, such as aiding digestion and providing anti-inflammatory properties.

Small Space Gardening

Small Space Gardening

Welcome to small space gardening. In the world of gardening, size isn’t everything. Even the smallest spaces can yield abundant harvests and floral beauty, thanks to a few clever strategies and the magic of dwarf-sized plants. Whether you’re working with a petite patio, a balcony, or just a sunny windowsill, let’s dive into how you can turn your tiny area into a verdant oasis.

Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Let’s make Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa. This dish marries the zesty punch of lime with the distinctive, aromatic presence of cilantro, complemented by the creamy richness of avocado. Ready to savor every bite? Let’s get cooking!

Cilantro

Cilantro

Cilantro, also known as coriander in some parts of the world, is a fresh herb with a distinctive, tangy flavor. It’s a staple in global cuisines, from Mexican salsa to Indian chutneys. Cilantro is a versatile herb that plays a dual role in the culinary world. Both its seeds and leaves are used in cooking, but they offer distinctly different flavors and uses.

How to Grow A Kitchen Herb Garden

How to Grow A Kitchen Herb Garden

How to grow the best kitchen herb garden. Many of these herbs grow indoors and out.

Coriander

Coriander

Coriander, often referred to by its leafy name, cilantro in parts of the Americas, is a versatile herb that plays a dual role in the culinary world. Both its seeds and leaves are used in cooking, but they offer distinctly different flavors and uses. Let’s dive into the world of coriander and explore what makes it such a beloved ingredient in cuisines around the globe.

Companion Planting With Herbs

Companion Planting With Herbs

Companion planting with herbs is a fantastic way to enhance your vegetable garden’s productivity, health, and flavor. Here’s a rundown of some herbs that are not just beneficial companions but can also boost vegetable production by attracting beneficial insects, repelling pests, and improving soil health. You are already starting vegetable seeds, why not start some herb seeds as well?

Fennel and Orange Salad

Fennel and Orange Salad

Fennel has always been a garden favorite of mine. It’s just so ‘odd’ when it grows as a feathery, wispy thing, then into a sturdy bulb and beautiful flowers. I also love that you can start using Fennel pretty early on in the growth cycle. Snipping off leaves and then leaves and stems. Finally, the rewarding bulb at the end of the growth cycle. They all have that distinctive anise flavor. It’s such a fun herb to grow.

Fennel pairs beautifully with oranges. Here is a way to use up your lovely bulbs and it’s simple to prepare.

Fennel

Fennel

Fennel, with its feather-like leaves and distinct licorice flavor, is a hardy, perennial herb that hails from the Mediterranean. It’s as beautiful in a garden as it is versatile in the kitchen.