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Garlic is one the essential spices that the majority of us use to add another level of taste to our dishes. The vegetable belongs to the Allium family, which also contains onions and shallots. The bulbs are the most powerfully flavored, but the green parts are also edible. While garlic is widely available at any grocery store, more and more people are growing open to the idea of growing their own crop of garlic at home. The good news, you don’t necessarily need to have a garden to do so, as garlic can grow in containers indoors. And you’ll never, ever have to worry about vampires again. Yet, growing garlic requires a bit of effort. And the right container. That’s right, you need to make sure you get one that’s at least 18-inches deep and comes with holes drilled at the bottom for excellent drainage.…

While you might certainly be familiar with garlic and onion, you probably don’t know much about chives, now do you? Part of the large onion family, chives are perennials, which means they return year after year. And unlike onions, chives are used mostly for their green stalks and not their weakly developed bulbs. These plans are mainly used for seasoning salads, stews, soups and more. They also make for pretty tasty garnish thanks to their subtle garlic flavor. Chives are very hardy plants that tend to grow up to 10-12 inches tall. And in mid-summer they produce round, pink/violet flowers, so they are a truly great addition to any garden, old-school or urban. The good news is that chives are really easy to grow indoors, so even if you don’t have access to a garden, you can still plant them in your apartment.…

Rosemary is a perennial woody evergreen herb that was originally found in the Mediterranean region. It can be easily recognizable by its needle-like leaves with silver tops and pink/white or blue flowers. It’s a very common herb, one that can be found in many kitchens around the world. But you know what beats having to run down to the local supermarket to get your dried bag of rosemary? Having fresh rosemary in pots available at your discretion at home. Rosemary is a great source of vitamins (including A, C, B6), as well as minerals like magnesium, calcium, copper and iron. Due to its antioxidant properties, rosemary is a wonderful addition to any diet and should be consumed on a regular basis. That’s why it’s a great idea to start growing this little plant in your home. If you’re already sold on the idea of rosemary, the good news is that the plan is extremely hardy and so can be grown and maintained in pots quite easily.…

Basil is among the few herbs you are guaranteed to find in any kitchen. Warm-weather loving, this plant tastes great, especially in Italian dishes. Basil is a pretty common aromatic herb that belongs to the mint family, the same that includes other popular spices such as oregano and rosemary. The plant is of course mainly known for its quality of adding flavor to various fishes, but did you know that basil is also known for its immunity-enhancing properties? Basil oil, for example, is proven to help prevent a number of conditions, which is why it’s consider a pretty important medical herb, as well. Which is why it would prove very useful to have a few basil plants at home, right? Even if you don’t have a garden or a backyard, you can still easily grow basil plants in containers in your home.…

Bamboo is part of the grass family, also known as Poaceae. The plant is native to a number of continents including Asia and Europe. But today, it’s the mostly cultivated in China, Japan and areas in South and Central America. Originally, bamboo grew in lowland plains and mountain regions in Asia, where temperatures drop as low as -30 degrees Celsius. So, bamboos are extremely resilient, and capable of surviving even the harshest winters in Europe or North America. In this article we’re going to talk about the generic species, but you should know there are a number of tropical species in existence, as well. These are native to Africa, parts of Asia and Australia. The difference between them and the generic species is that the tropical plants need to be kept from freezing conditions in order to thrive. Anyway, bamboos often get a bad reputation.…