Have you been thinking of growing oregano in your garden? Then you are in the right place I will show you how easy it is to grow & harvest! Oregano has high amounts of carvacrol which gives this herb it’s power house benefits! I use it in meals its highly aromatic and a little goes a long way (pozole, salsa) It’s also incredibly immune boosting! We drink it in teas when fighting off colds & bugs. As an antibacterial it aids in fighting infections, and is even said to prevent cell damage. Oregano is antioxidant rich and a powerful anti…

Growing greens through fall and winter is easier that you think! Here in zone 9B our winter lows are in the 25-30 F range which are perfect conditions to grow an abundance of kales, lettuces, root crops, and brassicas through fall and winter, they can handle some frost. Lets focus on those greens though! If you haven’t tried fresh garden greens you are missing out! The temperature makes the greens concentrate their sugars in their leaves to protect themselves from the cold. This makes for sweet crunchy greens. I use all the following greens interchangeably in my smoothies, stir-fry’s, omelets,…

Quarantine may have you looking for a new hobby to pick up. If you have been thinking about getting into gardening, this is a perfect time. We have a some extra time in our hands. Although adding something else to keep alive to your list may seem a bit daunting, rest assured the following plants are very easy to care for. They will give you the confidence to keep adding plants in to your garden and home. Aloe Vera Aloe Vera basically grows itself and is very resilient. They need a well lit area if they are indoors, outdoors they…