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‘Herb Gardening’

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. Read the rest of this entry »

Herbs require very little care compared to many plants. How many times have you had to spray your roses or trim your orchids? Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

In the following three, we have herbs that smell great and make for an essential addition to any chef’s toolkit. Read the rest of this entry »

The following three herbs are not only excellent in the kitchen, they’re beautiful and aromatic as well. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

Spring is just around the corner. Have your herbs gotten the news? Read the rest of this entry »

Most herbs are very hardy, surviving winter well and thriving in relatively poor soil. But people and plants may find it more comfortable to carry out their actions inside the greenhouse. Fortunately, there are several herbs that take to that environment readily. Read the rest of this entry »

Herbs are often used for seasoning in dishes or for medicinal purposes. But they are just as delightful creating wonderful aromas in the garden or a potpourri bowl. Read the rest of this entry »

What good is an herb you can’t eat or use as medicine? Well, it’s certainly true that the majority are useful, in the sense that they make a fine seasoning or provide a cure. But some things are valuable that have no ‘use’ at all, other than to simply look beautiful. Read the rest of this entry »

Few places house more junk science than in the advertisements of herbal medicines. Near miraculous claims are made that haven’t been tested or substantiated. Read the rest of this entry »

Herbs have been used as cooking additives for thousands of years. They may be spicy or salty or tangy or just plain delicious, but whatever your recipe there’s an herb to suit. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the most common reasons people grow their own herbs is to use them as fresh additives to food. Though easy to grow, they still require care just like any plant. But the rewards are great when it comes to harvesting time. Read the rest of this entry »

Growing and harvesting herbs has been carried out for thousands of years in all cultures around the world. But in medieval Europe it was raised to a high art. Read the rest of this entry »

Winterizing your herb garden isn’t difficult, but the actions you take will differ depending on the type of herbs you have planted. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether outdoor or in a container, good soil is fundamental to the health of your herbs. From the sun, they receive the energy needed to perform all the activities that makes possible growth and reproduction. Read the rest of this entry »

Certain herbs and other plants have been known to have useful properties – as seasonings or preservatives for food, medicines or simply a pleasurable odor – for thousands of years. Along with that ancient knowledge sometimes comes ancient myths. Read the rest of this entry »