Looking for ideas for which herbs to grow in your garden? One rule of thumb is to grow what you like to eat or cook with! If you eat a lot of garlic or basil, then you should be growing it yourself. Here's a roundup of popular herbs to give you some ideas on what you might want … [Read more...]
How to Grow Chamomile
by Matt Gibson Learning how to grow chamomile is a simple and easy process. Any gardener, new or experienced, should be able to grow chamomile successfully with just a little bit of knowledge and preparation. Chamomile has been cultivated and consumed for centuries as a … [Read more...]
Herbs and Flowers in Shakespeare
by Matt Gibson William Shakespeare was a poet, playwright and actor who is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most prolific writers in the history of the English language. The master penned a total of 39 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and perhaps a … [Read more...]
How to Grow Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
by Matt Gibson As far as herbs go, lemon balm is one of the least commonly cultivated herbs available for purchase in the nursery, and lemon balm is therefore a rare sight in modern herb gardens around the world. However, lemon balm, also called Melissa, is highly … [Read more...]
How to Make a Mason Jar Herb Garden
by Matt Gibson Many fabulous recipes call for fresh herbs. If you skip the herbs, the dish is now lacking that key ingredient that pulls it all together. Dried herbs just don’t have the bold flavor that fresh herbs do, and they are not a substitute that is even worth rolling … [Read more...]