Herb Gardening

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 …

Native to the Mediterranean, rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a woody perennial herb in the mint family. The plant’s genus, ros marinus, is derived from Latin and means “dew of the …

Everyone has the space to grow at least a few herbs at home. Whether you grow them for culinary, medicinal or other uses, herbs can be valuable plants to grow. …

Although the gardener grows plants as a source of food and beauty, it’s easy to forget that the plant’s sole purpose in life is to reproduce. Bolting – or going …

It’s incredible how many plants there are in the average garden that you can grow again next season for free. Many gardeners take this fact for granted and purchase seed …

Hanging baskets don’t just have to look good. They can also produce food for you and your family. By choosing edibles to grow in hanging baskets, you can create something …

Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a hardy perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. As part of the Apiacaea family, it is closely related to carrot, celery, and parsley. This culinary and …

Herbs are savory and aromatic plants, grown for flavoring, fragrance, and medicine. About as easygoing as can be, most herbs will thrive with very little intervention from the gardener. They …

Once you start growing a garden, you will keep finding more reasons to add more and more diverse plants. That’s just the way it works. You get excited by growing …

In my mind, it’s simple – if you enjoy cooking, you should have a culinary herb garden. The plants beautify your home, the flavor and scent of fresh herbs are …

A mainstay in herbal gardens the world over, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an intensely fragrant culinary herb in the mint family. Basil is a sun loving plant, native to the …

Mint is a reliable perennial herb that needs little attention in the garden. That’s in part what makes it such a wonderful plant to grow. It is one of those …

Lemongrass is a key ingredient in plenty of Asian cuisines and as you will discover as you read on, it is also useful in a wide range of other ways. …

Am I the only one that grows herbs and then thinks, “Okay…now what the heck do I do with these?” I mean, for some herbs, it’s obvious. Mint you make …

One of the most pleasurable jobs in any garden is choosing which plants to grow. It can be great fun to seek out new options and explore all the different …

One of my favorite scents of summer is thyme. I love the way it smells when the plant has been baking in the sun for hours, and you brush your …

I drink herbal tea nearly every day, often multiple times throughout the day. I love the variety of flavor combinations available. There is an herbal tea for every mood or …

The key to a low maintenance and low cost garden is to grow a variety of plants that readily self-seed. While most of the typical garden cultivars would require you …