Edible

Learn all about edible gardening to improve your health, save on groceries, and reconnect with nature. Our detailed guides show you how to grow food!

A person using bare hands to touch the leaves, Growing lettuce indoors near a window that lets in abundant sunlight

Vegetables

How to Grow Lettuce Indoors Year-Round

When you're growing lettuce indoors, you'll have fewer pests and greater harvests. With the right set up, it's not difficult to grow your own lettuce all year long. Our in-depth starter guide reveals how to do it!

A close-up shot of a person in the process of picking fresh aromatic herbs, showcasing how to harvest sage

Herbs

How To Harvest and Store Sage

Knowing how to harvest sage without damaging the plant is essential. This gives you the freshest herbs to harvest and keeps the rest of the plant healthy for continued growth. We'll explain the ins and outs of this important process!

A close-up shot of a person in the process of picking fresh green leafy crops, showcasing how to harvest lettuce

Vegetables

How to Harvest Lettuce by Type

Do you know how to harvest lettuce you've grown? Different types of lettuce require slightly different harvesting techniques. Whether it's head or leaf lettuce, we have tips to walk you through harvest time!

Healthy sesame plant with vivid green textured leaves and white bell-like flowers

Grains

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Sesame

The sesame plant grows in hot, dry climates, making it potentially perfect for many western US growers. Gardening expert Sarah Jay explains how to plant, grow, and care for this unique plant.

A close up shot of fresh and dehydrated herbs that showcases how to dry oregano

Herbs

How to Dry Fresh Oregano: 7 Methods to Try

If you grow oregano, you'll need to know how to dry oregano to maximize your harvest. In this article, horticultural expert Sarah Jay covers all viable methods and their pros and cons, along with the correct storage methods.