The tradition of herb gardening traces back at least to 9th century Europe. Formal gardens of useful plants served medicinal or culinary purposes. A typical garden of the time consisted of well-ordered squares or rows of plants. By the 20th century standards for herb gardens … [Read more...]
Popular Culinary Herbs to Grow and Preserve
Culinary herbs are leaves and seeds that are used to flavor food. Most culinary herbs--including oregano, sage, savory, catnip, and marjoram—come from perennial plants with non-woody stems. Rosemary, however, is a woody shrub, and basil and dill are annuals that must be replanted … [Read more...]
How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden
If you have ever watched a hummingbird, it will not surprise you to learn that these tiny birds have the highest metabolic rates of any animals. A hummingbird’s metabolic rate (the rate at which it uses energy) is twelve times higher than a pigeon’s and one hundred times higher … [Read more...]
How to Create a Theme Garden
To celebrate the anniversary of their marriage my neighbors created a white garden along the path to their house. They planted impatiens, roses, peonies, daisies, clematis, and phlox. Even though all the flowers were white, the different sizes of the plants, foliage, and times of … [Read more...]
The Basics of Garden Hose Maintenance and Storage
All about Garden Hoses You can tell a great deal about gardeners from the condition of their hoses. Skilled gardeners know that a hose is an essential gardening tool; they know it must be maintained and stored properly for it to do its important job. No gardener wants the … [Read more...]
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