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How to use watercress in the kitchen

Discover how to store, prepare, and enjoy watercress with these easy recipes and expert tips. Learn about its culinary uses, flavor pairings, and impressive ...

How to grow watercress indoors (beginner-friendly)

Watercress, a nutrient-rich water-loving perennial, is perfect for indoor container gardening.

How to care for watercress (indoors)

Everything you need to know about ongoing watercress care.

Everything you need to know about liquid seaweed fertilizer

Discover the wonders of liquid seaweed fertilizer: boost plant health, vibrant growth, and garden vitality. Explore easy DIY tips and best practices!

How to use lavender: from garden to kitchen, health, and beyond

Learn easy ways to use your homegrown lavender for natural remedies, delicious recipes, and creating a serene home atmosphere. 🍵

The 16 easiest herbs to grow indoors: a beginner’s guide

A list of the 16 easiest herbs to grow at home and indoors.

How to grow lavender indoors (beginner-friendly)

Unlock the secrets to thriving indoor lavender. Discover tips for growth, care, and propagation. Your guide to fragrant, vibrant lavender indoors. 🪴

How to care for your indoor lavender

Master the art of indoor lavender care. Learn about light, watering, pruning, and more to keep your lavender thriving indoors. 🌿

How to grow lemongrass indoors

Complete guide on indoor lemongrass care: watering, propagation, light needs, and an insightful FAQ.

How to grow basil indoors (beginner-friendly)

Learn to grow basil right inside your home. Discover the best practices, requirements, and harvesting techniques.

How to grow Thai basil indoors

Growing Thai basil at home is straightforward and with our guide, you can have a fresh supply throughout the year.

The complete guide to drying herbs

If you have an abundant herb harvest, or are just looking to dry your own, let the Herbs at Home experts explain everything you need to know about drying herbs.

Microgreens 101: How to grow microgreens at home

Thinking about growing microgreens at home? Get started with step-by-step microgreen growing instructions, supplies list, alternative methods, and growing tips.

How to grow dill indoors

Let the Herbs at Home experts teach you everything you need to know to successfully grow dill indoors in containers. Whether you’re growing full plants for d...

How to grow mint indoors

Want to grow mint indoors? Herbs at Home has all the information you need, including step-by-step instructions on propagating stem cuttings and a complete mi...

How to grow cilantro indoors

Learn everything you need to know about growing cilantro indoors from our expert at Herbs at Home, including step-by-step instructions on planting and a comp...

How to pick the best pot for growing herbs

Choosing the best container for growing herbs entails more than picking one that looks good. Let the experts at Herbs at Home walk you through what you need ...

How to grow avocados indoors

Love avocados? Learn how to grow your own avocado tree indoors either from seed or a nursery plant with expert advice and tips from Herbs at Home.

How to grow St. John’s Wort indoors

St. John’s Wort grows well indoors in either terra cotta or plastic containers when it receives more than 8 hours of full sun daily. Keep the soil moist and ...

How to grow stevia indoors

Learn how to grow your own stevia plants from cuttings or seeds, with only a few supplies and a bright sunny windowsill. Locally-sourced, minimally processed...

13 most aromatic herbs to grow

Here is a list of the most aromatic ones to grow, and basic information to help you choose what to plant.

How to grow Rosemary indoors

All you will need to grow rosemary indoors is the basics: growing media, containers, and plants. Rosemary is best propagated from stem cuttings versus trying...

How to grow wheatgrass indoors: soil vs soilless

Wheatgrass juice has been a staple on juice bar menus for decades, but what does it take to grow this “superfood” at home? We’ll explain the exact steps you ...

How to effectively treat and avoid indoor garden pests

15 rare herbs you should consider growing in your garden

Aerogarden Harvest Review 2020: Easy setup, and real grow results

What is root rot: How to identify, treat, and prevent

How to grow Bay Laurel indoors: Everything you need to know to get started

How to grow chervil (beginner-friendly guide)

Garden chervil, also known as French parsley, makes for a great addition to your herb garden. It is difficult to find in grocery stores, possesses a mild lic...

How to grow catnip: The complete guide

The best winter herbs and spices for every occasion

What you need to know to grow herbs indoors during winter

How to prepare herbs for winter so they don’t die

How to test the pH of soil in 4 ways

The complete guide to growing savory indoors

Everything you need to know about growing marjoram indoors

Houseplant mold: Identify, remove, and prevent unwanted mold on indoor plants

Why herbs bolt and how to stop it

8 Reasons why your indoor herbs are dying and how to fix it

The ultimate guide to composting at home

Composting has blossomed in popularity over the last ten or twenty years with home gardeners, but surprisingly, it’s a process that was devised close to a hu...

Microgreens vs. sprouts: Growing, uses, and benefits

Hamama microgreen kit review: How it works and real grow results

Growing microgreens has never been easy with microgreen grow kits. Hamama has quickly become one of the most popular of these kits. We decided to put it to a...

Vermiculite: Uses for growing plants, safety, and comparison to Perlite

Vermiculite is a light and airy rock that’s an important media in growing indoor and outdoor plants. This guide covers everything you need to know about verm...

What is perlite good for? Uses, types, and comparing growing media

Perlite boasts extensive benefits as a growing media for indoor and outdoor gardening. What is it good for? Read on to learn more about this natural rock, it...

What is coconut coir? Everything you need to know about this growing media

Coconut coir is a staple growing media in at home potting mix. Read on to learn more about how sustainable coco coir is produced, different types, benefits, ...

Growing oregano indoors: History, uses, and best growing conditions

Oregano is one of the most celebrated herbs in culinary, and grows well indoors with the right conditions. Read on to learn more about the history of oregano...

Peat moss: Growing benefits, uses, and comparison to Coco Coir

Peat moss is a type of peat characterized by vegetation decay. It’s one of the most widely used types of growing media in the gardening industry and great fo...

11 unique ways to preserve fresh herbs (without drying them)

Drying may be the most popular way to popular way to preserve herbs, but it’s not the only way. We’ve compiled a list of 11 different way to preserve fresh h...

How to grow fresh lettuce indoors: 4 common types

A staple in any consumption of green vegetables is lettuce. However, in most markets lettuce is expensive. That’s why we created this guide to help you grow ...

Your guide to the best indoor lighting for growing herbs

The ultimate guide to the best growing media for indoor herbs

Starting with good soil is one of the keys to growing healthy, bountiful, and herbs full of flavor. We cover the why you should start with good potting soi...

Grow sage indoors: Supplies, methods, and tips

Sage has a strong aroma and is a great herb for flavoring poultry dishes. In this guide you’ll learn how to grow sage indoors. Plus we’ll cover growing tips,...

7 ways to water indoor plants while on vacation

Spending time away from your house and indoor plants on a trip or vacation can be stressful if you don’t know how to water your plants while you’re gone. We ...

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