Question: Does planting garlic keep bugs away? Will it help if I plant garlic on the border of my vegetable garden? -Ted L. Answer: Growing garlic in the garden does not keep bugs away, but you can use the garlic to make a homemade pesticide that will keep bugs away when it’s … [Read more...]
What herbs should not be planted together?
Question: I'm trying to figure out how to plant my garden and keep in mind companion planting. What herbs should not be planted together? -Reid G. Answer: It’s common for gardeners to grow herb plants in close quarters, tucked together into a large container or window bow, … [Read more...]
How Do You Repot Herbs?
Question: How do you repot herbs? My herb plants have overgrown their containers. -Heather R. Answer: You’ll know that your herbs have outgrown their pots and must be transplanted to larger containers if their growth stops or slows down, if they start becoming wilted or have … [Read more...]
Should I Remove Flowers From Thyme?
Question: Should I remove flowers from thyme? Do I let it flower? -Justin G. Answer: You should remove the flowers from your thyme plant before they have bloomed if possible, while the blossoms are still just buds. Once an herb plant is allowed to flower, the plant will focus … [Read more...]
Can You Freeze Fresh Herbs?
Question: Can you freeze fresh herbs? I'm harvesting more than we can possibly eat from the garden. -Tiffany H. Answer: Freezing is a great way to preserve fresh herbs when your garden is producing more than you can use before they spoil. Basil, borage, chives, dill, lemon … [Read more...]
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