Growing Lemongrass in North Carolina: A Guide to Cultivation, Uses, and Benefits

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is an aromatic herb commonly used in cooking, medicine, and around the home. Known for its citrusy fragrance and flavor, it has been a staple in Southeast Asian cuisine for centuries. Beyond its culinary uses, lemongrass offers numerous health benefits and versatile applications in gardening and home maintenance. In North Carolina, with […]

Garden Fresh Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:  4 Garden fresh bell peppers 1lb. Sweet italian sausage 1 c. zucchini, chopped 1 c. cherry tomatoes 1 c. cooked rice 1 c. cheddar cheese (optional) 2 tbsp chopped onion 1 clove chopped garlic Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut stems off top of each bell pepper. Remove the seeds and membranes. Chop […]

Gardening Is for Everyone

Gardening is for everyone, and everyone should be doing it! There are countless benefits to gardening. The obvious one, you get to eat what you grow! Along with knowing exactly where your food came from and knowing which types of chemicals (if any) were used on it.  You will also have a guaranteed increase in […]