Many common herbs for culinary purposes, aromatherapy and medicinal purposes can easily be grown indoors year round. The convenience of having fresh herbs available, as needed and on demand, right in their own home is a wonderful thing. Some herbs fare better than others in indoor environments . Basil, for instance is rather difficult to … Read more Best Herbs to Grow Indoors
Freezing is a very economical and efficient way to preserve summers bounty. Freezing herbs in some instances leeches away much of its flavor and essential oils. One method of freezing herbs that works exceptionally well is freezing herbs in ice cubes. Herbs can be frozen individually or in conjunction with other herbs that will compliment … Read more Herbs Frozen in Ice Cubes
Chives are onion family plants, perennial cousins of the Lilly, onions and garlic. They are grown primarily for their hollow above ground stalks, which enhance culinary endeavors with a subtle mild and earthy onion flavor. The bulbous roots are less commonly used and the flowers can be used not only for their aesthetic appeal but … Read more Chives Harvest and Storage
Some say there are over 500 types of mint, botanists define slightly less than 30 species with the remaining 400+ being hybrids of these primary species. The reason there is such a large array of mint plants to choose from is that it hybridizes very easily. Two species of mint in close proximity to one … Read more Nasturtium How to Grow and Use Nasturtium
Some say there are over 500 types of mint, botanists define slightly less than 30 species with the remaining 400+ being hybrids of these primary species. The reason there is such a large array of mint plants to choose from is that it hybridizes very easily. Two species of mint in close proximity to one … Read more 20 Mint Varieties to Try
Chives are a welcome addition to herb and vegetable gardens as well as salads, sauces, condiments and as a seasoning for multiple culinary endeavors. Their attractive and colorful blooms are very ornamental and they also work well in companion gardening scenarios. They are believed to enhance the growth and flavor of some vegetables and discourage … Read more Chives From Seed
Many herbaceous plants with strong aromatic essential oils are known to repel the smaller flies such as gnats, some varieties of lavender repels mosquitoes, some varieties of mint repels ants and Basil may repel flies. There are a gazillion varieties of basil, it’s a fragrant herbaceous plant that is grown by multiple cultures Internationally. In … Read more Basil to keep Flies Away
There are over 50 varieties of Basil as well as some plants that are not true basil but are grown as such due to similar characteristics. Some varieties have a hint of citrus, while others have a cinnamon or a licorice-anise flavor. Some have purple leaves but most are green. Basil is used by many … Read more 20 Basil Varieties to Try Out
It’s not too late to plant Basil in most regions. In New England, the Mid Atlantic States, The Southerns States and Gulf Coast Basil can still be planted in July through early August. Basil germinates in 6 to 14 days and reaches maturity in 55 to 75 Days so in most regions so long as … Read more Planting Basil in Mid Summer
Dandelions are not commonly cultivated, in fact they are more commonly sought out for destruction rather than cultivation. Bees and other beneficial garden wildlife depends on the lowly dandelion as a foodsource, particularly in the early spring. It is one of the first flowers to appear and keeps on giving. Unfortunately a kazillion hectares of … Read more Dandelions Why and How to Grow Dandelions luv2garden