These are the herbs that grow well together and those that don't. Companion planting has long been recognized as a valuable technique in gardening, and when
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!
Commonly mistaken for a weed, purslane is one of the most nutritious vegetables on the planet. Find out how to identify it and use it in 20 delicious recipes! #purslane #verdolagas #foraging
This homemade herb butter is versatile and easy to make. Plus, it's a fantastic way to preserve your fresh summer herbs to enjoy all year long!
Ask most people what their favorite herb is, and their response will often be basil. For many of us, this tender annual seems to epitomize the season. Basil tastes its absolute best when it’s enjoyed fresh, but thankfully you have a few creative options to preserve the vibrant flavor of this herb that’s so strongly associated with summertime.
Growing herbs indoors makes it easy to snip fresh foliage to flavor meals whenever you need them. Here are 14 herbs that will grow indoors, plus tips to get your indoor herb garden started.
NOTE: This article is about 20 of my favorite medicinal healing herbs to grow in most garden areas and types of soil. There are 100’s more, though, that I just couldn’t include because of space. Enjoy this rundown of 20 of my favorites. Have you ever wondered which medicinal herbs are the best on
You'll love growing your own ginger at home. Growing store bought ginger is easy, and anyone can do it at home starting with a simple small piece of fresh ginger. This simple to grow plant
How to dry fresh herbs in the microwave. Of all the dehydration methods used for fresh herbs, the microwave is the fastest and produces the best color. Here's how to quickly dry herbs using the microwave.
To keep parsley, cilantro, basil and other fresh herbs from going bad so quickly, find out the best ways to store fresh herbs longer.
Do you have a garden full of oregano? Learn how to dry oregano so you can enjoy that great oregano taste in dishes and meals all year long!
Wondering how to use excess hot peppers from the garden? Here's how to dry chili peppers, how to freeze hot peppers, and recipes!
Never heard of borage plant? You're not alone. Here are some terrific reasons to consider welcoming this easy-to-grow plant with lovely edible star-shaped flowers into your garden! Read on to learn about excellent borage uses
Freezing fresh peppers is one of the easiest ways of preserving. Learn how to freeze fresh peppers easily. Preserving peppers for long term storage is simple.
Make your own dehydrated dill powder to use in recipes all year long! Having your own dried dill can save you a lot of money and prevents you from needing to run to the store in the winter months!
There are more ways to preserve herbs than just drying them.These creative ideas will preserve the freshness of the herb garden all year.
Drying peppers is easy! Follow these step by step instructions to learn the 5 best ways: dehydrator, oven, air fryer, hanging, or air-drying.
Make the most of the over-productive herb garden with these 10 ways to use oregano for food, medicine, cleaning, and more.
Basil is a sweet delicious herb that goes with almost any dish. Unfortunately, it only grows well in the summer season. So today I want to show you how to […]
Homemade Garlic Herb Butter is the best rich and flavorful topping for steak or prime rib! Keep the compound butter in the refrigerator or freezer to always have on hand for spreading on bread, veggies, pasta, chicken, or shrimp.
Follow these hacks for how to grow rosemary from cuttings! Ideal for turning small scraps into a large herb garden in no time!
Learn about how to plant, grow and care for lavender! There are many benefits to growing lavender, find out how to properly care for this great plant!
It's incredibly easy to freeze fresh chives, so you can preserve the harvest whenever you have a glut of this flavourful herb.
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
Summer squash is a great crop that gives you a big harvest in a short period of time. Learn 6 ways to preserve summer squash to save your harvest for later!
Are you ready for spring? I am! I'm getting ready with this fun herb garden and printable herb companion cheat sheet.
Perennial herbs are a great addition to any garden. Whether you live in a warm or cold climate, you'll find lots of options on this list.
This little pruning trick will allow you to grow super-sized basil plants so you can enjoy all the pesto you've ever dreamed of.
Learn how to best orient your garden to maximize the use of your space
Sage has many uses. You can use it for cooking, aromatherapy and more! Learn how you can make this herb work for you in 14 different ways.
Five uses for comfrey.
I have always loved growing my own vegetables in my garden. I enjoy the whole process from start to finish. Preparing the soil early in the season, planting the seeds or seedlings, watching them grow slowly, weeding, and harvesting! For me, there is no comparison between homegrown and store bought vegetables. Homegrown tastes so much...
As one of the easiest herbs to grow indoors, many newbie gardeners may find themselves landed with an abundance of pungent and peppery fresh basil leaves to use up. Availing of the flavor and healing
Herbs de Provence adds elegance to pretty much every dish. It’s a very unique mixture and flavor—which in my personal opinion is underused. The problem is that buying it premixed is crazy expensive, so I usually just whip up my own. It tastes fantastic on grilled chicken, and although we don’t eat a ton of Read More >>
Embrace the darker side of gardening with minimal effort – our pick of low-maintenance shade plants will give little trouble and provide maximum joy.
