Free: 10 printable herb info cards
Newest first. For one specific plant, the herb index has a page on each of the 27 we cover.
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Microgreens · Beginner · 5 min read2024
How to store, prepare and enjoy watercress, with easy recipes, flavour pairings and a look at the health benefits of this peppery green.
Microgreens · Beginner · 4 min read2024
Ongoing watercress care indoors: how often to refresh the water, how to avoid root rot and algae, and how to keep plants productive for months.
Microgreens · Beginner · 7 min read2024
Watercress is a nutrient-rich, water-loving perennial that suits indoor container growing. How to start it from seed or cuttings on a windowsill.
Soil & Fertilization · Beginner · 6 min read2024
What liquid seaweed fertilizer actually does, why its NPK is so low, how to dilute and apply it, which plants respond, and how to make your own.
Flowers · Beginner · 7 min read2024
What to do with homegrown lavender: harvesting and drying, cooking, tea, infused oil, sachets, and what the evidence says about sleep and skin.
Herb care · Beginner · 9 min read2024
The 16 easiest herbs to grow indoors, ranked for beginners, with the light, water and container each one needs and how quickly you can harvest.
Flowers · Beginner · 6 min read2024
Ongoing care for indoor lavender: how much light it needs, how to water it, when to prune, and how to read the symptoms when something is wrong.
How to grow lavender indoors: which varieties survive a windowsill, starting from transplants, cuttings or seed, and the light, soil and pot it needs.
Herb care · Beginner · 8 min read2023
A complete guide to growing lemongrass indoors: starting from cuttings, light and temperature needs, watering, propagation and a practical FAQ.
How to grow sweet basil indoors: the pot, soil, warmth and 6 to 8 hours of light it needs, plus harvesting technique that keeps plants bushy.
Herb care · Beginner · 7 min read2023
How to grow Thai basil indoors from seed or cuttings, the warmth and light it needs, and how to harvest for a fresh supply through the year.
Herb care · Beginner · 9 min read2021
Four ways to dry herbs at home: air drying, the oven, the microwave and a dehydrator. What each one suits, and how to tell when the leaves are done.
Microgreens · Beginner · 11 min read2021
Microgreens are ready to cut in 7 to 21 days. The tray, growing medium and seed you need, how to sow and water them, and when to harvest.
Herb care · Beginner · 7 min read2021
How to grow dill indoors in containers, whether you want full plants for dill weed and seed or microgreens. Pots, light, watering and harvest.
How to grow mint indoors, including step-by-step propagation from stem cuttings, the indirect light it prefers, and a complete mint care guide.
How to grow cilantro indoors as full plants or microgreens: the deep pot its taproot needs, six hours of sun, and why to sow the seed straight into it.
Tools & Equipment · Beginner · 9 min read2021
Choosing a container for herbs takes more than picking one that looks good. How material, depth and drainage should follow the plant you grow.
Fruits · Enthusiast · 11 min read2021
An avocado grown from a grocery-store pit takes about ten years to fruit; a nursery tree takes three or four. How to start and care for either one indoors.
Herb care · Beginner · 6 min read2021
St. John’s Wort needs 8+ hours of full sun, moist soil and 65 to 70℉ indoors. How to grow it and harvest the leaves and flowers for tea or oil.
Herb care · Enthusiast · 8 min read2021
How to grow stevia from cuttings or seed on a bright windowsill with only a few supplies, for a minimally processed sweetener all year round.
Herb care · Beginner · 8 min read2021
The 13 most aromatic herbs to grow at home, what each one smells and tastes like, and the growing conditions that bring out the strongest scent.
All you need to grow rosemary indoors is growing media, a container and a plant. Rosemary starts far more reliably from cuttings than from seed.
Microgreens · Beginner · 12 min read2020
What it takes to grow wheatgrass at home in soil or soilless media: the supplies, the exact steps to follow, and the claimed health benefits.
Herb care · Beginner · 7 min read2020
How to identify aphids, spider mites, fungus gnats and thrips on indoor herbs, treat them with low-toxicity methods, and stop them returning.
Fifteen uncommon herbs worth growing, from anise hyssop and lovage to epazote and Vietnamese coriander: what each tastes like and how to grow it.
Tools & Equipment · Beginner · 10 min read2026
A hands-on AeroGarden Harvest review: what actually grew, the mold and algae problems nobody warns you about, current models and prices, and the fake AeroGar...
Herb care · Beginner · 8 min read2020
How to spot root rot before it kills a plant, what causes it, and how to treat the affected roots and change your watering so it does not return.
How to grow bay laurel indoors: a slow-growing evergreen that behaves like a houseplant you can cook with. Light, watering, potting and harvesting.
Herb care · Enthusiast · 7 min read2019
How to grow chervil indoors or out: why the seed must not be buried, how to stop it bolting, the deep pot its taproot needs, and when to harvest.
Herb care · Beginner · 6 min read2019
How to grow catnip indoors, why it affects cats the way it does, and how to harvest and dry the leaves for toys, tea and the garden.
The herbs and spices that define winter cooking, from rosemary and sage to cinnamon, cloves and cardamom, and how to use each one well.
Herb care · Beginner · 7 min read2019
Winter indoors means less light, drier air and cooler nights. How to adjust lighting, watering and humidity so your herbs keep growing through it.
How to get herbs through winter: which are hardy, which to bring indoors, and how to cut back, mulch and adjust watering before the cold arrives.
Soil & Fertilization · Beginner · 11 min read2019
Four ways to test your soil pH at home, from probe meters to a DIY vinegar and baking soda test, plus how to raise or lower it for herbs.
How to grow summer and winter savory indoors, how the two differ, and the light, soil and watering each one needs to thrive in a container.
How to grow marjoram indoors. This tender perennial trails as it grows, so it wants a wide, shallow container, steady warmth and plenty of sun.
Herb care · Beginner · 9 min read2019
How to identify white, yellow and fuzzy mold on houseplant soil, remove it safely, and change your watering and airflow so it does not return.
Herb care · Beginner · 5 min read2019
Why herbs bolt and run to seed, which ones are most prone to it, and how temperature, light and regular harvesting keep plants leafy for longer.
Herb care · Beginner · 8 min read2019
Most indoor herbs die from too much water or too little light. Start from the symptom you can see, then work through the eight causes and their fixes.
Soil & Fertilization · Enthusiast · 19 min read2019
How to compost at home whatever your space: tumblers, worm bins and bokashi compared, what to add, what to avoid, and how to tell when it is ready.
Microgreens · Beginner · 6 min read2019
Microgreens and sprouts are not the same thing. How each is grown, how they differ in nutrition, flavour and safety, and which is worth your time.
Microgreens · Beginner · 10 min read2026
We grew three Hamama seed quilts and ruined one on purpose. What the kit costs, what actually came out of the tray, the watering instruction that is wrong, a...
Soil & Fertilization · Expert · 6 min read2019
What vermiculite is, what it does for water retention and aeration, whether it is safe to handle, and how it compares with perlite in a mix.
Soil & Fertilization · Beginner · 10 min read2026
Coconut coir holds water like peat and feeds a plant like gravel. What it is, the three forms it is sold in, why it locks up calcium and magnesium, and how t...
Soil & Fertilization · Enthusiast · 7 min read2019
What perlite is, how it is made and what it is good for: drainage, aeration, seed starting and hydroponics, plus how it compares to vermiculite.
Growing oregano indoors: its history and culinary uses, plus the light, lean soil and careful watering that concentrate its flavour in a pot.
Soil & Fertilization · Beginner · 11 min read2026
Peat moss holds water, resists compaction and arrives free of weed seeds and pathogens. What it is, why straight peat is too acidic for most herbs, and where...
Herb care · Enthusiast · 10 min read2019
Eleven ways to preserve fresh herbs without drying them, from freezing in oil and making pesto to herb butter, salts, vinegars and syrups.
Vegetables · Beginner · 7 min read2019
How to grow fresh lettuce indoors, covering four common types, the light and water each needs, and how to cut loose-leaf varieties repeatedly.
Tools & Equipment · Beginner · 7 min read2019
Seven ways to keep indoor plants watered while you are away, from wicking and watering globes to self-watering setups, and how long each one lasts.
Herb care · Enthusiast · 6 min read2019
How to grow sage indoors: the supplies you need, propagation methods, when to harvest, and how to store your bounty for cooking later.
Soil & Fertilization · Beginner · 8 min read2019
The best growing media for indoor herbs compared: potting soil, peat moss, coconut coir, perlite and vermiculite, and when to use each one.
How much light indoor herbs actually need, how to read a window exposure, and how to choose and position a grow light when sunlight is not enough.
Soil & Fertilization · Expert · 10 min read2019
Every method for sterilizing soil at home: oven, microwave, steam and solarization, with temperatures, timings and when each one is worth doing.
How to grow chives indoors for the strongest flavour: sowing, light, watering, and the cutting technique that keeps them producing all season.
Soil & Fertilization · Beginner · 6 min read2019
Why indoor herbs need feeding, which fertilizer types suit container growing, and how often to apply them without scorching your plants.
When and how to prune indoor herbs so they grow bushier instead of leggy: where to cut, how often to do it, and what to do with the trimmings.
How to grow parsley indoors from seed, covering germination, light and watering, plus how to harvest so the plant keeps producing for two years.
Six herbs that genuinely tolerate low light indoors, what counts as low light, and the watering changes you have to make in a dim window.
Which indoor herbs can share a pot and which need their own. Group them by light, water and root habit so one plant does not crowd out the rest.
Herb care · Beginner · 10 min read2019
The fundamentals of growing herbs indoors: choosing plants, light, containers, growing media and watering, so your first herbs actually last.
Five microgreens worth growing for flavour alone, from peppery radish to nutty sunflower, with what each one tastes like and how to use it.
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