Herbs & Greens

Cabbage is one of the most ubiquitous vegetables, and it comes in many varieties—red, purple, green, and Napa cabbage (the latter of which is usually found in Chinese cooking). It’s one of the oldest vegetables around, dating as far back as the 1600s. Medicinal and Nutritional...

One cup of boiled beet leaves has 39 calories and no fat. When served as a side dish, this makes an excellent accompaniment to a low-fat and low-calorie meal. Medicinal and Nutritional Benefits Studies have found the positive effects beet juice can have on human exercise and...

The name Basil is derived from the Greek word for king or royal, a nickname and reputation it earns by being the most popular culinary herb! Its popularity spans the globe since basil proves to be a good match for almost any kind of food....

Arugula (Eruca vesicaria sativa) is a leafy green herb of the mustard family. Known also as rocket, Italian cress, roquette, and rucola, arugula has elongated dark green leaves that are lobed like the leaves of an oak. In the ground, the plant resembles a loose...

Indoor plants are all the rage, but it can be hard to get started on finding the perfect one for your space. We at Urban Cultivator are big fans of growing plants in the comfort at your own home, which is why we've gathered some info on our favorite indoor plants to help you turn your home into a beautiful greenhouse. Here are some perfect indoor plants for your home.

Certainly, you've heard of matcha before. It's widely available at almost every coffee shop, it's for purchase at a number of groceries, and you've seen it on more than one dessert menu. In addition to its complex, mildly bitter flavor and caffeine kick, matcha provides a number of other benefits.

You've seen these little greens-formally known as microgreens-stylishly topping your meal as garnishes or dressed in vinaigrette as a salad. But what exactly are microgreens, other than the obvious fact that they are very small in size?