by Matt Gibson What's a tisane? Most of the tea steaming in cups around the world is made of the leaves and buds of a shrub botanists call Camellia sinensis. All of the “true teas,” such as black tea, green tea, and oolong tea, are the product of steeping the Camellia … [Read more...]
How to Build an Herb Spiral
by Erin Marissa Russell Ready to build an herb spiral? You’ve probably admired the whimsical layout and space-saving design of herb spiral gardens on Pinterest, gardening websites, or maybe even in a neighbor’s yard. Whether you have a bulletin board full of sample clippings or … [Read more...]
How to Grow Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium)
by Matt Gibson When people think of wormwood, they typically think of its use as an intoxicating ingredient in absinthe, the alcoholic beverage that was famously banned in most countries around the world for its toxic properties. However, this plant that’s native to Europe, … [Read more...]
How to Plant A Lavender Hedge
by Matt Gibson Lavender (Lavandula) is a fragrant and beautiful evergreen shrub known for its spires of dark-green to silvery gray foliage, each crowned with light purple flowers. Versatile lavender hedges love containers, sunny border locations, and gravel and herb … [Read more...]
How to Grow Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
by Matt Gibson Ready to grow your own clove? The clove plant is cultivated around the globe as a spice and medicinal herb. Due to the clove plant’s popularity with gardeners from such a wide variety of cultures, it also has a list of names that is far too long for us to list … [Read more...]
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