The Greek nicknamed this memory-enhancing, cancer-inhibiting herb maratho, or “marathon,” based on its versatile uses—specifically to support longevity and strength. Fennel is a common plant that thrives particularly well in the Mediterranean and some areas of North America, Asia … [Read more...]
How to Grow a Germ Fighting Herb Garden
Kitchen gardens are a wonderful way to keep fresh, flavorful herbs on hand to use in recipes, but sometimes a green thumb means you end up with more than you can consume. Instead of just drying or freezing herbs for future use, have you ever considered making your own household … [Read more...]
How to Grow, Care for, and Harvest Your Own Tea Garden
What can cool you down on a hot summer day, pair with cakes at a fancy brunch, and soothe a sore throat on a frosty winter night? It’s the second most consumed beverage in the world, tea. From its roots in China over 4,000 years ago, tea made its way across Asia and Europe and … [Read more...]
List of antiviral herbs and their uses
Back to school can mean back to the Doctor. We have all experienced that cold that just won't go away. Try adding these herbs to your diet to prevent cold and flu viruses from taking hold. Viruses are very different from bacteria, which are living organisms. Viruses live … [Read more...]
How to Grow the Happiest Sage Plant Ever + 3 Amazing Health Benefits
by Jodie Perry Have you ever seen a sage plant that just LOVES the spot where it grows? I’m talking about sage that grows wildly in all directions. Sage that sprouts huge, succulent leaves. Sage bursting with purple blossoms that look like it’s putting on a fireworks … [Read more...]
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Just imagine enjoying radiant good health… waking up with high energy every single day… feeling your body grow stronger… being able to offer your family alternative ways to heal when they get everyday ailments, and supporting better wellness overall so you get sick less … [Read more...]
The Edible Flower Guide: Cooking With Flowers from the Garden
Edible flowers can add visual interest, fragrance and flavor to your salads, cold drinks and meals. This guide describes easy and appealing flowers to grow and use. Make sure you have identified flowers correctly. Latin names are included since common names vary in different … [Read more...]
The Complete Guide to Making Fresh Garden Pesto
Growing Pesto Ingredients Classic pesto is made with basil, garlic, olive oil, cheese and nuts. Nuts and olives require a lot of time and the right climate to grow, but the other two ingredients are easy for home gardeners. Basil is a warmth-loving, frost-sensitive annual … [Read more...]
How to Grow Turmeric (Pink-Blooming Ginger)
If you are looking to add some homegrown zing to your garden recipes this year, try growing your own turmeric. It's related to ginger, and its roots have a warm, peppery flavor. Turmeric is the primary flavoring ingredient in curry powder, and it gives color and flavor to your … [Read more...]
How to Grow Lemon Verbena
When you hear "lemon verbena," are you immediately whisked away to a tranquil spa-like setting where aromatic fragrances are swirling through the air? Do you find yourself unwittingly suspended in a state of deep relaxation? If so, you have already experienced the delightful … [Read more...]
How to Grow Sage
While a staple plant grown in many herb gardens for its culinary use, sage (Salvia officinalis) is a versatile plant to be considered for a variety of purposes. It can be grown in U.S. Hardiness Zones 4 through 11. It is an attractive plant that can thrive both indoors and … [Read more...]
How to Grow Thyme
Considered a best herb for indoor growing, and a popular choice for outdoor gardens too, thyme is a functional herb well worthwhile. With a myriad of varieties, this pretty perennial has tiny, aromatic leaves and spry, little flowers ranging in color from white to … [Read more...]
How to Grow Rosemary Herbs at Home
By Julie Christensen Like most herbs that are native to the Mediterranean, rosemary (Rosemary officinalis) thrives in poor, rocky, alkaline soil and hot conditions. It’s winter hardy only in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 10; elsewhere, it’s … [Read more...]
How to Grow Chives
By Julie Christensen If you grow no other herb, you must grow chives (Allium schoenoprasum). These undemanding plants are as beautiful in a perennial bed as they are in the vegetable or herb garden. They have slender, bright green foliage that stays attractive throughout the … [Read more...]
Propagating Herbs by Stem Cuttings
There are a lot of reasons a gardener may want to keep a plant or herb going in the garden or even bring it indoors. It saves seeds and reduces the need for new plantings every year, for one, and it can allow for year-round gardening with most types of herbs – even … [Read more...]
Planting or Growing Herbs From Seeds
An herb garden or culinary garden is one of the most popular types of indoor or outdoor gardening adventures that combines gardening with cooking. Whether you live in an apartment or a large estate, you have room for an herb garden to complement your kitchen. The best place to … [Read more...]
Growing Indoor Herbs
By Julie Christensen Herbs are delightfully satisfying to grow because they’re quick, low-maintenance plants that offer a feast for the senses. Their bright leaves and colorful blooms add variety to a vegetable garden, while their scent and flavor enhance almost any fresh or … [Read more...]
How To Dry Herbs From the Garden
Drying herbs is the healthiest and most traditional way to preserve herbs for later use. There are several methods for drying herbs, but the goal is always the same. The herbs need to be dried thoroughly but retain their oil for maximum benefit and flavor. The first step is to … [Read more...]
Growing Dill
One of the most popular and useful kitchen herbs to grow in the home garden is dill. Both the plant and its seeds are useful for a variety of kitchen uses and recipes. Growing the herb is easy as well! Best Soil to Grow Dill As with any successful planting, start with good … [Read more...]
How to Start an Outside Herb Garden
Want to grow your own herbs outside? Herbs have a certain allure and mystery to them. Humans have used herbs for thousands of years to flavor and preserve food, add fragrance to a home and heal sickness. During Medieval times, people scattered lavender in their homes because they … [Read more...]