How do I grow ginger?
Borage has recently become my absolute favorite herb blossom! It is extremely short-lived, with flowers usually not lasting much longer than 24 hours. You can use their flowers, leaves, seeds, and oils for medical and cosmetic purposes.
Wildlife: Hummingbird Feeding at the Sage
The Mexican Sage is a wonderful and very beautiful plant. Hummingbirds love to feed off the nectar in the blossoms. We have several planted around our gardens, and we are treated to hummingbird sightings on a daily basis this time of year.
I have chives, basil, rosemary, dill, parsley, and thyme growing in window boxes. How do I overwinter them?
How much do rosemary seeds cost?
It is difficult to germinate mint from seeds. Does anyone have some tips as to how to grow mint from seed?
Can I grow ginger from an existing piece of ginger purchased from fruit grocery shop?
Do we have to lawn cut our thyme every year?
When Do I Plant Herbs and Spices?
What is the best time of year to plant herbs and spices?
Getting Rid of Japanese Beetles on Basil Plants
How do you keep Japanese beetles off of basil plants? They are eating holes in mine.
Will Deadheading Chives Encourage More Leaf Growth?
Should chive flowers be clipped to keep chives coming?
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Basil is one of the most popular herbs in the home garden. Known for its strong, peppery flavor (with hints of licorice), and its striking ornamental foliage. Basil is as versatile in the landscape as it is in the kitchen.
Growing A Perennial Herb Garden
If you've ever wanted to plant an herb garden, perennials herbs are the way to go. Not only do they contribute a fresh supply of flowers, fragrance and herbs year after year, once perennial herbs gardens become established they require very little maintenance.
How do I harvest these herbs: mint, basil, parsley, rosemary, dill and chives? I do not know if I should just tear off leaves or cut off the stalks/stems. I want the basil etc for cooking but I want the plant to keep producing. They are on my patio in pots.
I never seem to know when to cut my lavender to get the best fragrance. Also, what is the best way to dry it.
