The beginning gardener will find herbs a great choice for those early experiments. Herbs are very forgiving, doing well in poor soil and requiring little or no fertilizer. They’re insect resistant in many cases, and don’t require constant pruning.
continue reading "Getting Started With Herbs"

Herbs require very little care compared to many plants. How many times have you had to spray your roses or trim your orchids?
continue reading "Planning Your Herb Garden"

Creating an herb garden is fun and practical. The aromas are wonderful, the view is beautiful, and many can be used as medicines or for cooking.
continue reading "Basil, Dill, Lavender"

In the following three, we have herbs that smell great and make for an essential addition to any chef’s toolkit.
continue reading "Chives, Peppermint, Parsley"

The following three herbs are not only excellent in the kitchen, they’re beautiful and aromatic as well.
continue reading "Sage, Rosemary, Thyme"

Container gardening can have a dozen advantages over ordinary, outdoor gardening. You can bring plants indoors for winter, or grow them in the house all year round.
continue reading "Container Gardening Tips"

Growing herbs is easier than most plants. They’re hardy, enjoy lots of sun and are amenable to soil that is too poor for many other plants.
continue reading "Growing From Seed"

There’s a large overlap between herbs that do well in an outdoor garden versus those that thrive inside. Many will perform equally well in either setting, provided they’re cared for properly.
continue reading "Indoor Herbs vs Outdoor Herbs"

Some herbs are grown simply for their beauty and fragrance in the garden. But once grown, many herbs are harvested for what they were grown for: medicines, seasonings, aromatics and so forth. That requires proper preservation techniques, usually drying.
continue reading "Drying Herbs"

Spring is just around the corner. Have your herbs gotten the news?
continue reading "Prepare Your Herbs For Spring"