From soups to sautéed dishes, dill is used as seasoning and/or flavor. You can make a lot of appetizers, main courses and even snacks. It is that versatile in the kitchen. In addition, this is also used for medicinal purposes. That’s why having several dills at home can become handy at times.

Sadly, like many of you, I have a tight schedule that won’t always let me wax meditative on the fallen, rust and coffee-colored leaves of fall. So, since using a broom or rake will take hours of work, my best backpack blower is my helpful friend. However, like a true friend, I had to search …

Rosemary is a shrub that can add a little vibrancy to an estate or a small house. Whether you are planning to get some or recently planted one, you may be wondering if trimming is necessary. There is no need to cut rosemary as it doesn’t grow big and rapidly unlike other bushes.

Vines can be a nuisance to gardeners and farmers. They do not just create an unattractive look. The rapid growth and spread of this can endanger the best plants in the field. Whether you like it or not, it’s best to get rid of them as quickly as possible. The good news is that you …

One primary adversary of any gardener is weeds. These uninvited guests and freeloaders literally suck the life out of your plants and vegetables. Moreover, they take up so much of our time when we would routinely rid our gardens of them. In fact, a statistic in 1991 states that the average annual monetary loss due …

The Green Grass of Home Regularly watering your lawn can be quite relaxing and cathartic, and of course, vital for green and healthy grass. However, it may stop being a joyful routine when you’ve got a large lawn with a lot of grass to cover. Additionally, our schedules may change and then become tighter.

There are a few things as fulfilling as seeing vast swathes of bright green grass or running barefoot on soft turf. That feeling is probably one of the reasons why lawns typically take up the most space in American yards. In fact, the average American lawn space is around 0.225 acres or around 10,000 square …

Like their aquatic namesake, the many different coral tones are a sight to behold. Unlike deep reds and bright yellows that are striking at a glance, coral is the opposite as its soft shades of orange-pink to salmon until baby pink calms you into relaxation. It’s not surprising then that the color coral typically represents …

Some flowers simply defy explanation. Take for instance the ephemeral beauty of the Lamprocapnos. Many also call it the bleeding heart due to its pink heart-shaped flowers with a protruding tip that, on the vine, resembles a series of bleeding hearts dangling on a line. Surprisingly, though, these lovely blooms are just the flower buds …

Grapes have had such an enormous impact on history and the economy that they’ve necessitated their own branch of scientific study. I’m referring to the science of Viticulture which involves the in-depth study and analysis of grape culture and production. However, we shouldn’t be surprised at this extensive research since grape cultivation has been around …

People say that money doesn’t grow on trees, so I bought a Money Tree instead. It may not bring extra cash, but the Money Tree, or Jade Flower Plant, can sure bring a smile to your face, which in the end is much more important. So whether you’re in it for luck or for the …

Notoriously Demanding We are most familiar with wasabi in the form of the green paste you would find beside sushi when you dine at your favorite Japanese restaurant. And if you regularly enjoy Japanese cuisine, Wasabi may have ben, your constant condiment. However, experts and gardeners alike claim that Wasabia Japonica is one of the …

Create Your Own Garden Space Gardening is an adventure, and whether you’re a beginner or veteran gardener, soon, you will have to brave the elements. These elements, such as temperature, humidity, weather, and sunlight are vital for gardening but essentially out of your control.

Dive into the Exotic You may have already met the beautiful alstroemeria from our article about flowers that start with A. You may also know this plant as the Peruvian lily, or more affectionately, the Lily of the Incas. In any case, growing alstroemeria is a noble pursuit as these unique and colorful perennials are …

Growing a Delicious Herbs I’m actually salivating just thinking about cilantro and all the dishes you could make with this amazing spice. This pungent herb has delicate green leaves and flavorful seeds that you may popularly know as coriander, though these two nomenclatures both refer to the plant itself.

Nature’s Poets Of all flora, flowers may just be the poets. Whenever they are present, flowers will uplift the spirit and romanticize any garden, pot, or occasion. What’s more, flowers enlighten not just through their beautiful appearance, but also through the wonders of what they represent. These five flowers that start with W are indeed …

To Hermes Hermes is the mythological emissary who would carry the messages of the Greek gods with speed and grace. One legend tells of Hermes accidentally, and fatally wounding his dear friend Crocus, whose spilled blood gave birth the Crocus flower. Although we may not be privy to the gods or have Hermes’ winged sandals, …

At the Heart It is quite undeniable that flowers have become a significant part of human life. Blooms are ever present in special occasions, celebrations, and even in times of grief and bereavement. Many of these events may even associate themselves with a specific kind or particular set of blooms. Hence we learn that blooms, …

Sparkling Bloom Through the ages, flowers, especially roses, have continued to scintillate and amaze people, earning their reverence and adoration. The most famous playwright, William Shakespeare himself said: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Roses continue to make history until today.

God Save the Queens In our list of flowers that start with Q, we find ourselves facing, not diamonds in the rough, but royalty. Two on our list are great sentinels that will grow into beautiful trees with blooms that befit their names.