Knowledge is power–I think we all agree on this, right? Power, however, may not necessarily be the right word to use when it comes to organic gardening. How about “mastery?” Yes, I think in the case of organic gardening, knowledge is mastery. The ability to master you gardening skills is key.
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Oregano–who hasn’t cooked with this herb? Everyone knows at least one or two dishes that just aren’t the same without that little (or big!) dash of oregano, right? What everyone doesn’t know, is that oregano is one of the easiest herbs to grow, both indoors and outside.
A native of the Mediterranean region, this herb is [...]
Cilantro, or coriander, is a popular herb used in cooking. The fresh leaves have been used for hundreds of years to add a slight citrus hint to your recipes. It is very closely related to parsley, and is actually called “Chinese parsley.” The herb is used in many Asian foods, and often in Mexican dishes, [...]
Kelp! I Need Somebody! Kelp! Not Just Anybody! Kelp! I Need Someone! Kel-el-el-el-el-el-elp!!!
Kelp is a large algae, found in coastal regions, usually in cooler water with strong currents. Strong currents stir up many nutrients, making the surrounding ocean vegetation rich in nutrients as well. It grows very quickly–sometimes up to a half meter per day! [...]