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Cardinal Basil Seeds
Cardinal Basil has a strong aroma, a little goes a long way in the kitchen. But it's also a striking accent in a mixed container, adding a unique shape, color and fragrance. Cardinal's richly colored blooms and robust flavor make it a wonderful dual-purpose basil. Bring its beauty indoors as a fragrant cut flower. 5-10 days to emerge | 30 seeds | Open Pollinated | Untreated USDA Organic | NON GMO Verified
Garden Basil at its Best!
Basil is the quintessential must-have herb in so many cultures; its range of culinary uses could fill several books, growing and cooking alike. I love the flavor the fresh aromatic leaves bring to soups, salads, stews, marinara and pasta, to name a few dishes. In Thailand, basil is essential in curries and the seeds are used in seed drinks; in Vietnam, its a must for salad wraps. Add basil to green salads; use in marinades and dressings; cut and incorporate...
Dewit Hand Tools
The best garden tools in the world needs the best handles. All the handles are made out of ash and provide with our oval DeWit logo. Comfortable, always painted, really smooth and strong. The hand tools comes with ash handgrips and made from Boron steel. Handmade in Holland. Potting Trowel Basic - is made to fill flowerpots and containers easily. the round curved blades makes also nice plant holes. The very sharp cutting edge cuts through the soil easy. It's...
Starting an Herb Garden
Herbs are so easy to grow they are great for beginning gardeners. They enhance everyday living, from delighting the senses with uses like fragrant potpourris to comforting therapeutic applications. They grow in a variety of climates and will grow in just about any soil condition. Herbs attract beneficial insects to your garden as well as offer a habitat. Herbs need at least 6 hours of sunshine, with protection from wind and cold. Good drainage is important. Add organic material...
Seed Starting Number of Weeks to Start Seeds Before Planting Out for Spring
Starting seeds indoors will vary significantly by crop. Get the most success by planting according to your frost-free date in your area. Below is a list of vegetables and the weeks they should be started before your last spring frost. Vegetables Number of Weeks Artichoke 8 Basil 6...
Companion Planting is the Holistic Approach of Gardening!
I can't imagine not planting a garden without companions for each other. We all need companions for a healthy and happy life! People and plants! Choose a range of plants so you have flowers throughout the growing season to attract bees, butterflies, hover-flies, ladybugs and lacewings to your garden. Grow open structured types flowers (calendula, marigolds, poppies) that have short feeding tubes as well. This makes the pollen more accessible for beneficial insects like the hover-fly. Let herbs and vegetables...
Grow a Culinary Herb Garden
Herbs not only add flavor to your food, but they add so many health benefits as well. You can grow them almost anywhere! Get creative with where you could put them. Add some in a flower garden, with your vegetables, in raised beds, or in a row. How about right outside our kitchen window, or mixed with annual flower pots. How about a front door entrance? After all, rosemary is good luck! Tulsi is a must for good energy! How...
Growing Microgreens
Microgreens are a fantastic way of enjoying delicious fresh salad leaves throughout the year. There are many types to try and if you have a bright spot or windowsill, they couldn't be easier to grow. Sow the seeds thickly into trays or pots filled with 1 inch of moist soil mix. We use Fox Farm Salamander Potting Mix. Lightly cover seeds with potting mix. Tip: Use organic microgreen seed packages. They contain more seeds and are money saving. Never...
What to Plant, How to Prepare, and Tips for a Thriving Homestead Garden
April in Zone 8 is like opening the gate to gardening season. The soil is warming, days are longer, and plants are waking up from their winter nap. Whether you're new to gardening or a seasoned homesteader, this month is pivotal for setting up a garden that will feed your family and support your ecosystem through the seasons. Adjust your planting time to your zone. Our Hurricane Valley frost free date is April 10th. 🌱 What to Plant in April By...
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