Backyard Makeover! Creating a Shady Zen Oasis

Growing curry leaves in your backyard Today, we learn the topic of growing curry leaves in backyard. In earlier days the financial strength of any country was measured in terms of its agricultural diversity especially its richness in spices and condiments. Before the trend of exchanging currencies, spices and condiments were also a medium of barter system. When talking of spices and condiments how can we not mention curry leaves? These are the aromatic leaves which are an indispensable part o

Growing Herbs in Backyard of Home Garden Today, we are into the discussion of growing herbs in the backyard of your home garden. Growing your own herbs is especially great because they don’t take much space & a little will go a long way into food. There are many types of herb gardens, such as a cooking herb garden, medicinal, ornamental, colonial, and fragrant. Growing herbs are the cornerstone of any delectable dish. The right herbs, complimenting the right meal, are often what creates t

Backyard vegetable gardening has come a long way since the days when gardeners only planted tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans. Today, I grow a variety of unique and global crops in my raised beds, including a new-to-me crop for 2016, rice. And no, I didn’t install a rice paddy. Instead, I chose to grow an upland variety of rice called Duborskian. Rice is typically divided into two categories; lowland or upland. Lowland rice varieties are paddy types that are grown in flooded areas. Upland ri

Did you see that title?? It’s a giveaway! Spring is less than 2 months away and now is the time to start planning your vibrant and productive garden. Wouldn’t it be easy if there was a guide to walk you through how to get your garden beds ready? And what if it had a handy list of recommended plants? Along with what to start from seed and what to buy? Have I got you covered!! (For both the planning and the products!) There just happens to be a fabulous new book Startle Garde