Category: HERBS

Did you know that you can grow some of your favorite herbs in water on your own kitchen window sill?  No more need to use dried herbs when it is too cold outside…

Lemon balm plants tend to be pass-along plants that a gardener ends up with from plant swaps or as gifts from other gardeners. This can leave a gardener wondering what to do…

Oregano is a perennial herb with rose-purple or white flowers and a taste reminiscent of thyme. This herb can be grown indoors or out in the garden. As it is native to hot,…

Perennial herbs are an excellent way to keep up your supply of fresh herbs without having to spend tons of money and time cultivating new plants every season. With proper care and…

If you like using the lemongrass herb in your soups and seafood dishes, you may have found that it’s not always readily available in your local grocery store. You may have wondered…

Parsley is a hardy herb grown for its flavor, which is added to many dishes, as well as its use as a decorative garnish. Growing parsley also makes an attractive edging plant….

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a low-growing, woody perennial. It is a highly aromatic Mediterranean herb that performs especially well in somewhat dry, sunny conditions. It holds its flavor in cooking and blends well with other…

As we already know from our articles, most vegetables and other plants are grown in sun-exposed locations. So part of your backyard remains empty and rough on the eye. So today we…

It’s the season of flies, right? You’ll agree that there’s nothing more annoying than flies ruining your outdoor barbecue or get-together with your family and friends. Fortunately, there are some plants and…