Bonsai is a Japanese art form that typically features miniature trees grown in ornamental containers. For beginners, get started with a variety of herbs to practice and hone your craft.

Nettles, also called stinging nettles thrive in rich soil, including moist woodlands, disturbed areas, partially shaded trails, and near riverbeds. It is a good indication you have rich soil for your vegetables.

Flat leaf parsley is considered to have a stronger flavour and your choice of which variety to grow often comes down to texture and appearance in both the garden and kitchen.

Grow more edibles in containers! Here are a few of our favourite planting suggestions

Learn the differences between raised beds, rows, English-style, medicine wheel, and cottage gardens

From infusions and decoctions to drying to preserving, here are 10 of our favourite ways to use all the herbs from your urban farm.

Willow bark makes an excellent natural rooting stimulant and can be used to improve and speed up the propagation of plants including herbs like rosemary, lavender, and sage.

Learn about the history and health benefits of ginseng from our friends at Cheung’s Trading.

Herbs refer to the leafy parts of plants. Spices generally refer to all other parts of the plant including flowers, bark, roots, seeds, berries, and buds.

Use your imagination and get creative to freeze, dehydrate, cook, steam, fry, or bake your extra vegetables from your home garden.