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A close-up shot of a developing crop called fennel

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Fennel

Whether you're craving its anise-like fronds or its crunchy bulb, growing fennel is the best way to guarantee a good supply. There are two kinds of fennel, the perennial herb used for leaves and seeds and the annual bulb used as a vegetable. Ann McCarron will go through the steps to growing the best fennel.

A shot of a peron holding an herb that showcases how to harvest rosemary

Herbs

How To Harvest Rosemary The Right Way

If you know how to harvest rosemary properly, you'll always have a supply at hand. Follow this complete guide to harvesting rosemary by horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen to get it right!

A shot of a person harvesting sweet potatoes while sitting on the loamy brown soil surrounded by lovely green foliage under the sunlight

Harvesting

How to Harvest and Store Sweet Potatoes

Harvesting sweet potatoes is relatively simple, but do you know when and how to do it? The right harvesting and storage ensures your sweet potatoes will last for months after you pick them. Learn everything you need to know in this guide.

DIY Worm Tower

Composting

How to Make a DIY Worm Tower

Worm towers are in-ground permanent solutions for processing food scraps and other waste products. Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen explains how worm towers work and how to make your own at home.

A shot of a developing perennial plant called galangal

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Galangal

Galangal seems exotic to most in the United States, but it's a staple spice abroad. Used extensively in Asian cuisine, this root vegetable is fun to grow. Learn how to grow this culinary staple with Melissa Kruse-Peeples at home!