Lemon thyme plants are so easy to grow—they practically do all the work themselves. The highly aromatic herb is a low-slung, woody perennial that performs well in both relatively dry and moderately sunny garden locations. Thyme leaves can be harvested and used in cooking, … [Read more...]
How to Harvest and Preserve Herbs From Your Garden
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 have more fresh … [Read more...]
How to Use Herbs at Home
Herbs are commonly used in gardens, cuisine, teas and tisanes, and other purposes where the palate is concerned. Outside of culinary arts and the garden, and within the walls of the home, herbs can find many uses. There are ways to incorporate herbs throughout your home, whether … [Read more...]
Growing Dill
One of the most popular and useful kitchen herbs to grow in the home garden is dill. Both the plant and its seeds are useful for a variety of kitchen uses and recipes. Growing the herb is easy as well! Best Soil to Grow Dill As with any successful planting, start with good … [Read more...]
How to Prune Herbs
Nearly all plants can benefit from pruning. While normally associated with trees, this process can improve both vigor and production for many herbs as well. Pruning naturally stimulates plant growth and gives the gardener the chance to control production, plant growth, and … [Read more...]
Black Spots on Basil Leaves
Basil is one of the most popular culinary herbs in the world. It is featured in cuisine from Italy, Northeast Asia, and its native land of India. Many cooks and chefs call basil the "king of herbs." Although there are literally hundreds of varieties of basil around the world, … [Read more...]