How-To's — Blog — Sage Garden Theory

Bananas are a rich source of Potassium and Phosphorous… along with magnesium, sulfur, calcium and nitrogen. Learn the many ways I like to use them in my garden as an organic soil amendment!

How-To: Befriend Your Local Barista For Free Coffee Grinds!

PRO-TIP: Avoid arriving with your request during rush hour. There are days these places are already short-staffed... have mercy on them, people! Want a better success rate?

How-To's, Most PopularSharon HuynhSeptember 10, 2018

How-To: Growing Soft-Neck Garlic

Gilroy, California - the "Garlic Capital Of The World" is not too far from us, so we though it would be fun to grow our own. From beginning-to-end, this is how we grew garlic for the first time in our container garden!

How-To's, Editor's PicksSharon HuynhJuly 27, 2018garlic, soft-neck, soft-neck garlic, grocery store, grocery, store, homegrown, how-to, diy, cure, dry, storageComment

How-To: Grow A Pineapple Top From The Grocery Store

How-To'sSharon HuynhMay 26, 2018how-to, pineapple, grow, crowns, tops, from scraps, grocery store, scraps, re-grow, re-purposeComment

Fava Beans (Vicia Faba)

Fava beans (or broad beans) are a high source of protein that can store well and fix the nitrogen in your soil… what more could you ask for? =)

How-To: Grow Potatoes In A Container - Attempt #1

How to grow potatoes from food scraps... except my first time wasn't as smooth (like most beginners) though it was still a WIN in the garden. Read on for details!

How-To'sSharon HuynhApril 1, 2018potato, potatoes, sage garden theory, homegrown, organic, foodComment

How-To: Repair A Portable Greenhouse

How to patch holes in your greenhouse with Gorilla Tape!

Ju-Hua Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Morifolium)

Chrysanthemum (mum) is a plant. It gets its name from the Greek words for “gold” and “flower.” Ju Hua is a Chinese variety well known for its medicinal properties and is served as a refreshing tea with rock sugar and goji berries.