By Matt Gibson In the late fall and winter months, when the sky gets gray and the trees lose their color, when everything just seems drab and lifeless. During these times, it’s a good idea to brighten up your indoor spaces by making colorful bouquets out of dried flowers. … [Read more...]
How to Harvest and Preserve Herbs From Your Garden
by Matt Gibson An herb garden is one of the most rewarding ways you can use your outdoor garden area to improve your culinary experience at home. Not only will you have access to lots and lots of fresh herbs to help add flavor to your favorite recipes, you will also probably … [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...]
Harvesting Herbs: How to Harvest from Your Herb Garden
One of the most common foods grown in home gardens are herbs. From porch-based bucket gardens to window pots to small garden plots, culinary herbs are a favorite the world over. Most home gardeners grow some type of herb for their kitchen – many grow several. Some herbs are … [Read more...]