Crops that are considered famine crops are those that are able to grow in difficult conditions, such as dry or infertile soil, and can provide a reliable food source. Some examples of famine crops that would be well-suited to growing in Michigan include: Best Famine Crops It’s important to note that there are many factors…
Gardening is a fulfilling hobby that can bring you closer to nature and provide you with fresh, nutritious produce. Keeping a garden journal is a great way to keep track of all aspects of your garden, from the plants you grow to the soil conditions, weather patterns, and the results of your efforts. A garden…
Creating a backyard food forest is a great way to grow your own fresh, healthy food while also creating a sustainable and self-sufficient ecosystem. Whether you have a small or large backyard, you can design and plant a food forest that will provide you with a bounty of fruits, nuts, and vegetables year after year. Designing…
Haskap berries, also known as honeyberries, are a unique and delicious addition to any backyard food forest garden. These small, elongated berries have a sweet and tangy flavor and are packed with antioxidants and other beneficial nutrients. Not only are they delicious, but they are also easy to grow and maintain, making them a great…
Growing cranberries in your backyard food forest can provide a variety of benefits for both you and the environment. These small, tart berries are not only delicious, but they also offer a number of health benefits and are relatively easy to grow. Benefits of Growing Cranberries One of the main benefits of growing cranberries in your…
Wolfberries or goji berries are considered a superfruit with many health benefits. The berry can be added as an interesting ingredient to soups, stir-fry or sauteed greens.
Summer squash plants not only provide an abundance of yellow squash and zucchini, but can also be the inspiration for a delicacy. Many people aren’t aware that the flowers are edible.
Once you harvest your pumpkin patch in the fall, you may want to think about baking the pumpkin seeds you scoop from your bounty instead of letting them go to waste.
Japanese vegetables are fun to grow if you are looking for variety or wish to cook more Japanese dishes at mealtime. A few plants grow well in most climates, have high yields and are staples in Japanese cooking.
Alfalfa sprouts are one of the many kinds of plants you can sprout and eat. They provide a high amount of fiber, vitamin A, B, E and K.
Bean sprouts are and easy and nutritious way for you to grow your own food. These crunchy sprouts are good raw or cooked.
Sunflower sprouts are a powerhouse of nutrition, and a great addition to any micro-green kitchen garden.
Burdock is mostly known as a weed throughout the United States, but is considered an important root vegetable in Asian cooking. One burdock plant can produce up to 2 feet of edible root, which makes it a great addition to a wild vegetable garden.
Add a little extra color and nutrition to your garden by growing swiss chard this season. Swiss chard is considered a leafy green vegetable; however, the stalks may be white, yellow or red.
Kale is a hardy growing green from the cabbage family. The plant originated form Asia Minor and the Eastern Mediterranean. Kale can tolerate both mid-summer heat and cold temperatures.
Herbs can spice up your garden harvest cooking, and add pleasant aromas to your outdoor space. Thyme is one of the more common herbs grown in gardens.
Oregano is a common culinary herb, and an essential to add to a herbal garden. Originally, the herb was native to the Mediterranean and central Asia.
Snow peas are delicious in stir-fry recipes and soup. Snow pea pods are typically harvested before the peas in the pods are allowed to develop.
