When should I plant my seeds? First and Last Frost Date Chart

Hardiness Growing Zones by State Map

USA Growing Zone Map

Use this map to determine what growing zone your state is located in.

Knowing this will help determine when its time to plants, seeds, garlic, flowers, etc

Nicole Fleming
Read more
Harvesting and Processing Herbs

Harvesting and Processing Herbs

If you are using the leaves of an herb plant you should harvest them before the plant flowers to prevent them from becoming bitter.  The best flavored leaves are the newest ones at the tips.  If you are processing the flowers you should pick them as soon as they are just starting to open and are still tender.
Nicole Fleming
Read more
Cinnamon Basil Honey Almond Biscotti Cookie

Cinnamon Basil - Honey Almond Biscotti

Recipe from the Garden 
Cinnamon Basil is a versatile herb that I love to use for baking.  Use in any recipe looking for that Unique Sweet Floral Flavor.  Pairs well with Lavender Tea.  Leaves as well as Flowers are edible
Nicole Fleming
Read more
Grow, Harvest, and Cure GARLIC - The Fall Crop | Garden Outside The Box

Grow, Harvest, and Cure GARLIC - The Fall Crop

Planting garlic is very similar to planting Spring Flowering bulbs, such as tulips.  Timing is probably the most important step to successful garlic growing.  You plant in the Fall hoping to get roots to establish but not too early to produce top growth until Spring...
Nicole Fleming
Read more
Grow Popcorn from Seed and Harvesting Tips | Garden Outside The Box

Grow Popcorn from Seed and Harvesting Tips

Grow your own healthy snack that everyone will enjoy!

Homegrown popcorn is fresher, tastier, and more fun than store-bought brands. 
Popped in Coconut Oil sprinkled in Sea Salt - Once you have tried it you will never go back!
Nicole Fleming
Read more
Grow Ginger and Turmeric in Marginal Zones | Garden Outside The Box

Grow Ginger and Turmeric in Marginal Zones

(Zones outside of 9-11)

A whole piece of ginger is called a “hand” and has several “fingers”. 

So if you don’t live in a zone 9-11 you will need to Pre-Sprout.  Pre-Sprouting is done ...

Nicole Fleming
Read more
When should I plant my seeds?   First and Last Frost Date Chart | Garden Outside The Box

When should I plant my seeds? First and Last Frost Date Chart

When should I plant my seeds or transplant my seeds outdoors is a common question I hear often.  A simple answer is - it will be determined by your first or last frost date.

So what exactly is a frost date?

Nicole Fleming
Read more