Crops & Cooking

Flowers are not just pretty to look at. People have been using flowers for culinary purposes for thousands of years, and not just as...

When it comes to your body, the last thing you want is for your cholesterol to be too high. This could lead to a...

Here at Gardening Technique, one of our favorite types of trees is the cherry tree. That is because it has such a beautiful blossom...

When shopping for new plants or flowers for your garden, it's important to look for the healthiest ones possible to ensure successful transplants. Whether...

Just because you live in an apartment or in a townhouse with very limited yard space doesn't mean you can't grow a successful garden....

We have all put lemons in our drinking water before, but do you know that this fruit does way more than just flavor your...

Who doesn't love to throw herbs into their foods and drinks? With one quick pinch, herbs can completely transform and flavor whatever you're diving...

Onions may have a reputation for leaving you with stinky breath, but there is so much more to this vegetable. That's right, onions are...

Nothing tastes quite as refreshing as peaches do in the summer. This fruit can be used as an ingredient in everything from iced teas...

Have you been tossing around the idea of planting a vegetable garden but believe that July is just much too late to start? It's...

Succulents are one of Mother Nature's perfect works of art. With their variety of exquisite shapes and unique leaf forms resembling rosettes and teardrops,...

Have you ever loved a plant so much that you wish you could just snap your fingers and have more of them right in...

Planting a garden is a very rewarding experience. It's exciting and extremely satisfying to create something from scratch with your hands, and then watch...

Without a doubt, staking is one of the worst parts of gardening. That's not only because it takes up a lot of your time, but...

During the summer months, nothing is quite as refreshing as grapefruit. With this fruit's tart and tangy taste, we can't get enough of it,...

There is nothing quite like a red, juicy tomato in the summer. Whether using them to make your own sauce, or as the delicious...

Asparagus is one of those vegetables that doesn't get nearly the recognition it deserves. Yes, this food makes a great addition to any meal,...

  If you're an urban gardener, there's a good chance you've worked with a straw bale garden before. This is a growing fad in our...

Who doesn't love to include peppermint in their daily diet? Whether you're throwing some peppermint leaves into your iced tea or are sucking down...