This strawberry jam recipe is a great first jam recipe if you’ve never made jams, preservers, or jellies before. You can use strawberries from your garden if you are growing strawberry plants or purchase strawberries at the farmer’s market or supermarket. Making Strawberry Jam: The Basics Strawberry jam contains strawberries, sugar (a lot of sugar),... Read More The post Strawberry Jam Recipe appeared first on Home Garden Joy ..read more

I learned how to make tomato juice without a juicer out of necessity – when my garden gave me an abundance of tomatoes. There are only so many tomatoes you can eat in a week! When life hands you a ton of tomatoes…make tomato juice. Or at least that’s the motto around here. This year,... Read More The post How to Make Tomato Juice without a Juicer appeared first on Home Garden Joy ..read more

Botanical Name: Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis Light Requirements: Cantaloupes require full sun, which means at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruit production. Soil Requirements: They prefer well-draining, fertile soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.0. Sandy loam soils are ideal, as they provide good drainage while retaining... Read More The post How to Grow Cantaloupe appeared first on Home Garden Joy ..read more

Making herbal teas is just one fun way to use the dried herbs from your garden. I love knowing that the herbs in my cup of tea are from my own garden. You don’t need any fancy equipment to make your own herbal teas, although purchasing a few things does help. Here’s how to make... Read More The post Making Herbal Teas appeared first on Home Garden Joy ..read more

Lemon Balm Plant Profile Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis Lemon balm is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the mint family, Lamiaceae. It’s prized for its bright green, lemon-scented foliage and small white flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. Lemon balm typically grows to a height of about 18 to 24 inches (45 to 60... Read More The post Plant Profile: Lemon Balm appeared first on Home Garden Joy ..read more

‍Are you a beginner gardener looking to take your vegetable garden to the next level? Growing herbs alongside vegetables can be a game-changer. Not only do herbs add flavor and depth to your dishes, but they also offer a myriad of health benefits and can deter pests naturally. In this beginner’s guide, we will explore... Read More The post Growing Herbs Alongside Vegetables: A Beginner’s Guide appeared first on Home Garden Joy ..read more

Learn how to grow chamomile with this plant profile of an herb renowned for its soothing tea. Botanical Name: Matricaria chamomilla (common chamomile) or Chamaemelum nobile (Roman chamomile) Light Requirements: Chamomile prefers full sun to partial shade. It thrives in bright sunlight, but it can tolerate some shade, especially in hotter climates. Water Requirements: Chamomile... Read More The post Plant Profile: Chamomile appeared first on Home Garden Joy ..read more

If you’re wondering how to get rid of honeysuckle without chemicals – or how to get rid of honeysuckle using only organic methods – you’re not alone. A botanist from the University of Cincinnati asked the same thing. Together with a fellow plants person, he came up with an ingenious solution. What Is Honeysuckle or... Read More The post How to Get Rid of Honeysuckle without Chemicals appeared first on Home Garden Joy ..read more

In the world of gardening, heirloom plants hold a special place, representing not just a variety of flowers, vegetables, and herbs but also a connection to our horticultural heritage. These unique and often rare plants have captured the hearts of gardeners for generations, offering a glimpse into the past and promising a bountiful harvest for... Read More The post What Are Heirloom Plants and Why Should You Grow Them? appeared first on Home Garden Joy ..read more

This is a review of the North Spore mushroom growing kit. When the North Spore company contacted me to see if I was interested in reviewing their kit, I jumped at the chance. I’ve always wanted to grow mushrooms but was very intimidated by them. I didn’t know much about growing mushrooms. Thanks to the... Read More The post My Review of the North Spore Mushroom Growing Kit appeared first on Home Garden Joy ..read more