Horsetail (Equisetum sp.) is a common edible and medicinal wild weed that grows just about everywhere. It's been around since the time of the dinosaurs, and it knows how to thrive in a variety of
Mugwort is magical and mysterious. It has a long history of traditional use as a medical herb, cure-all, and culinary flavoring. Mugwort will boost your health and healing potential.
Knowing how to plan a medicinal herb garden takes forethought and knowledge of the plants and your growing zone. Learn how to plan yours!
Thyme is an amazing herb that has culinary and medicinal uses as well as being good for the garden. Learn all the reasons to grow thyme!
Harvesting and using horseradish for both culinary and medicinal purposes is a quick and easy process that also keeps the plant from taking over the garden.
Learn how to prune herbs for maximum growth and clean up the herb garden each year for a head start on herb grown next spring.
How to Grow Mugwort Mugwort, also known as Artemisia vulgaris, is a hardy and versatile herb that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and culinary applications. It is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia, but it can be easily grown in many different climates. Growing mugwort from seed is […]
Are you looking for ways to up the beauty of your herb garden? This takes a bit of thought, but once you have a plan in place it is simple to achieve. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago lists 27 flowering herbs that are equally beautiful and usable in your kitchen.
Common purslane is a highly nutritious edible and medicinal plant that readily grows. Learn to find, identify, use and purslane!
Most people do not think of rue as a culinary herb. In the west, it is used with great caution as a medicinal herb mostly. That is because it is considered poisonous and very bitter. But rue used to be used extensively in Mediterranean and...
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What to do with sage when you don't want your bountiful harvest to go to waste! There are so many ways that you an use it, as food and medicine!
Oregano is more than just a culinary herb. It is a powerful medicinal plant with many health benefits. Do you know the all the uses and benefits of oregano?
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By Jennifer Poindexter Perilla is a gorgeous herb with a multitude of uses. Whether you’re interested in growing a medicinal herb garden or one for culinary purposes, perilla would be a great addition. This herb has a unique flavor combination of mint and nuttiness which makes it a good choice to use in the kitchen. […]
Discover the best perennial herbs to grow in pots. Ideal for small spaces, these low-maintenance plants offer year-round flavor and greenery on your patio.
Easy to grow agastache plants, like anise hyssop (A. foeniculum) and giant Korean mint (A. rugosa) are rich in volatile oils and polyphenols. Use it.
An introduction to Culinary Herbs that will add beauty and flavor to the garden.
Lemon balm is a summertime herb that spreads throughout gardens quickly. Don't let it go to waste! Try these different ways to use lemon balm.
¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo podrías mejorar tu salud diaria de una manera natural y sencilla? Como amante de las plantas, puedo decirte que existe un mundo fascinante detrás de cada hoja verde…
Here are the best Types of Basil that you can grow and enjoy fresh for their appearance, aroma, culinary and medicinal uses!
My first home in Vermont had a huge patch of bee balm growing right outside my bedroom window. I'd wake up to a flurry of hummingbirds in the summer, arguing over the nectar inches from
Calendula is easy to grow and has herbal, medicinal, and culinary uses. Learn 10 reasons to grow calendula for your garden, food, and health!
If you are growing an edible landscape, you may wonder what to do with partially shady areas. Here are 12 culinary herbs that grow in partial shade.
Summer savory is an easy to grow annual herb that’s popular as a garden ornamental, and for its peppery flavor. Get all the details and growing tips here.
Tarragon is a top culinary herb. Did you know it can be used to ease toothaches and fight anxiety? Read on to find out all the benefits of tarragon
I love herbal medicine but I’ve never grown herbs—how do I begin an herb garden? Have you or someone you know been asking this question lately? Then read on for inspirational and empowering steps for growing medicinal herbs at home—we give even the brownest thumb enough fertilizer to succeed in medicinal herb gardening!
Sharp scents of citrus distinguish lemon thyme from other varieties, making it an exceptional addition to your herb garden. Learn more on Gardener’s Path.
Common purslane is a highly nutritious edible and medicinal plant that readily grows. Learn to find, identify, use and purslane!
I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. The appearance of stinging nettles in my neighborhood is exciting, because it marks the beginning of the foraging season! Last year, spring came in so late that we were desperate enough to go collect nettles that had just barely […]
Mid-summer in the herb garden is full of glorious smells, but it's hard to beat the fragrance passing by the lemon balm patch. Lemon balm is at its fullest when temps are hottest in the
If you are growing an edible landscape, you may wonder what to do with partially shady areas. Here are 12 culinary herbs that grow in partial shade.
Sage in your garden. The benefits of sage surpass that of simply culinary uses. Sage benefits and uses for both food an medicine.
Lets face it. Herbs and spices from the grocery store are ridiculously priced. Learn 4 easy ways to dry fresh rosemary and you'll never have to pay for it again!
Oregano is a wonderful herb that belongs in everyone's backyard. There are many benefits of oregano including medicinal and in the kitchen.
Oregano is more than just a culinary herb. It is a powerful medicinal plant with many health benefits. Do you know the all the uses and benefits of oregano?
Mugwort is magical and mysterious. It has a long history of traditional use as a medical herb, cure-all, and culinary flavoring. Mugwort will boost your health and healing potential.
A culinary perennial also grown as an ornamental, sorrel is a lemony and hardy green or herb. Learn how to grow sorrel in the garden now on Gardener's Path.
Lets face it. Herbs and spices from the grocery store are ridiculously priced. Learn 4 easy ways to dry fresh rosemary and you'll never have to pay for it again!
People have been harvesting lovage for centuries for not only culinary but medicinal uses. If you're interested in picking lovage plants, click on the following article to find out how to harvest and
