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Growing basil in containers Growing your own herbs doesn't require much space. In fact, even though I do have several types of gardens with various vegetables, fruits, and herbs growing, I still grow some of my herbs in containers inside my indoor greenhouses and even before I splurged to purchase my greenhouses, I grew herbs in indoor containers. The cost of seed packets is relatively a lot cheaper than purchasing seasonings from the grocery store. So for today's article I will be sharing how I grow basil in containers inside.  Growing basil in containers Basil loves natural sunlight, and needs plenty of light to grow, however if you live in a shady area where you don't receive much sunlight, then LED grow lights can be used for basil plants. In which case, it happens to be what I specifically use. I have written an article about greenhouse lighting, which explains more about what grow lights I prefer using. I keep the grow lights on my basil plants for at least ten hours ...

Growing cucumber plants upside down in hanging baskets Growing fruits and vegetables upside down in hanging baskets doesn't only save on ground space, but also can be more beneficial to your plants while they grow.  The object of planting fruits and vegetables to grow upside down is that it saves on growing space, it keeps plants free from pests, and it also keeps the fruits and veggies from rotting on the topsoil. But the other two main things that I enjoy the most about it are that there's no need for bending down and there's zero need for weeding. First, I planted my cucumber seeds in a container (as you can see from the photo below). I allowed for the plants to get big enough before transplanting them. Later, I decided to transfer a few of my cucumber plants to an old hanging wire basket to grow upside down. The baskets I used are wire baskets that came complete with the molded brown coconut fiber.  The steps for planting cucumber plants in hanging wire baskets upside d...

How to Grow Lemon Balm: Unlock Its Health Benefits and Delicious Recipes Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a curious beginner, cultivating lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) offers a delightful way to enhance your health and kitchen. This aromatic herb, with its lemony scent and versatile uses, has been treasured for centuries, not just for its pleasant aroma but also for its remarkable health benefits. In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover how to grow lemon balm successfully, explore its myriad health advantages, and learn tasty recipes to incorporate this herb into your daily routine. Table of Contents Health Benefits of Lemon Balm Tips for Growing Lemon Balm How to Harvest and Use Lemon Balm Delicious Lemon Balm Recipes Conclusion Health Benefits of Lemon Balm Beyond its fragrant appeal, lemon balm is packed with compounds that promote health and wellness: Stress Relief and Anxiety Reduction: Lemon balm has calming properties, helping to ease anxiety and promote re...

Why You Should Start Growing Lemon Balm Now!   Why grow lemon balm? Lemon balm makes a wonderful cup of lemon-flavored tea. It's also very nice to use in different types of salads, as well as being a great herb to use when cooking fish, poultry, pork, and even beef. Lemon balm can be easily grown, and it does grow extremely fast. It's a hardy herb. It withstands hot temperatures very well. Once planted, it will keep growing, even after a really cold winter. Once spring weather arrives, lemon balm sprouts right back up. Due to this plant being a perennial. So if you're unsure what perennials are, Perennials are plants that come back every year, growing from roots that survive through the winter. Lemon balm's roots won't die unless you completely pull them up. Since I live in southwestern Arkansas, there are a lot of winters where my lemon balm leaves never die off. While sometimes the winter months do get too cold, Then the leaves die off. A hint :  J...