Herb Gardening

Far too often, tarragon is one of those herbs that gets shuffled to the back of your herb collection to be forgotten. But the wise chef knows the power of …

Wise gardeners know that herbs make excellent companion plants. And any gardener who enjoys cooking will surely have culinary herbs among their vegetables each year. But many folks don’t realize …

When cooking dinner, do you ever wish to pluck a few fresh leaves from the nearest pot of aromatic greens to spice up whatever dish you are creating? If so, …

Let’s get your burning question out of the way. No, I’m sorry, but marshmallow plants do not grow marshmallows. However, should you plant marshmallow in your yard, you can harvest …

Oh, my friends, I hope you like basil. Like, really like basil because we’re going to share the secret to growing potted basil taller than you are. In the end, …

Growing herbs can be a rewarding experience in the garden and the kitchen. If you’re used to dried herbs from the supermarket, you may be surprised the first time you …

While there are entire books dedicated to drying herbs at home, you’ll find all you need to know right here. At the same time, we’ll also walk you through a …

Sage has always been a popular herb in the kitchen. Its unmistakable scent signals there is delicious stuffing or sausage cooking somewhere. But this beautiful silvery-green plant often leaves gardeners …

Basil is an annual herb well known for the role it plays in the Italian dish pesto and for use in the cuisines of countries like Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. …

Hydroponics often bring to mind complex setups in someone’s basement with fancy grow lights and rows of unnaturally perfect lettuce peeking up out of plastic tubes. A quick look on …

Chamomile happens to be one of the oldest medicinal herbs known to man, referenced on ancient Egyptian papyrus as far back as 1550 BC, according to Traditional Roots, and yet …

When it comes to herbs, most of us immediately think of thyme, rosemary or parsley. But when asked about herbal tea, generally, the first one to come to mind is …

Dill (Anethum graveolens) is an annual herb with an unmistakable flavor and aroma. The complex scent is a mash-up of other members of the Apiaceae family – a bit of …

You know the most commonly grown herbs by name, sight and scent: rosemary, mint, oregano, thyme, parsley, basil and chives. But, can you recognize at least 10 more, lesser-known herbs …

Around the middle of the winter, many a gardener starts to get “the itch”. It usually starts when we open our mailbox and find that first seed catalog. Right there …

Do you ever have the urge to reach across the kitchen counter and pluck a few fresh leaves of basil for your pasta, like in one of those cooking shows? …

Once dubbed the “elixir of life”, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is an ancient herb from the mint family that has been used as a medicine, and as a flavoring for …

Basil is sometimes referred to as “the king of herbs”. And no wonder. Basil is easy to care for and will quickly grow into big, bushy plants that abound in …

The aroma of thyme is pleasant and complex – peppery and a little sweet with woody, earthy, minty and flowery notes. Flavor-wise, it lands somewhere between lavender and rosemary. For …

Chives are not necessarily the most popular herbs to grow in the garden, but they certainly should be. They look fantastic, whether in a herb patch or as a stunning …

Sage is a favorite herb among gardeners, home DIYers, and home cooks alike. Not only is it an incredibly easy herb to grow, thriving in the worst of conditions, but …

Exuding that telltale sweet piny fragrance, rosemary is an easy plant to grow that demands very little from the home gardener. And because a single plant can grow at least …

Container gardening can be a rewarding pursuit that can really help you make the most of all the space you have available. A container garden can be indoors, under cover …

Widely cultivated as an herb, spice, and vegetable, parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is so much more than a decorative garnish. Native to the Mediterranean region, its name is derived from Greek …