Soapwort is a perennial herb that gets its name from it commonly being used to make soaps. Also known as Saponaria or bouncing bet, soapwort is native to parts of Europe. It was brought to North America by European settlers. The settlers would use the herb to make a mild … [Read more...]
Companion Planting: Herbs that Pair Perfectly As Growing Partners
by Matt Gibson Most gardeners are familiar with companion planting in the vegetable garden, finding combinations of compatible plants that grow well in pairs or as a group, such as the famous three sisters combo of squash, corn, and beans. There is also a science to companion … [Read more...]
Perennials: These Herbs and Vegetables Stick Around
by Saffyre Falkenberg Gardeners should take note -- many different herbs and veggies will replenish themselves. Plants that replenish themselves year after year are known as perennials, as opposed to annuals and biennials. Annuals must be replanted every year and biennials … [Read more...]
List of herbs from A to Z
What's more satisfying than growing your own herb garden? With this list of herbs, you'll have plenty of choices. Whether you have a large space or just a few pots on a patio, growing a crop of herbs like basil, oregano or thyme to harvest gives a feeling of … [Read more...]
14 Top Medicinal Herbs You Should Grow
According to the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, the average American between the ages of 19 and 64 fills nearly 13 prescriptions a year, and that number almost doubles for those over 65. These statistics do not account for the amount of over-the-counter medicines people buy … [Read more...]
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