Herbs
Whether just starting out, looking for growing info, or need help identifying edible herbs, you’ve come to the right place. There are a number of herbs that can be grown in the garden—some for medicinal reasons, some for aesthetic reasons, and others being common herbs you can eat, cook with or use in teas. Learning how to grow herbs is easy, and with the right know how, identifying edible herbs will become second nature. So whatever the reason, we can help with all your herb growing needs.
Herbs
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Homegrown Mint Benefits Your Health
Click here and learn how homegrown mint benefits your health.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Bolting Cilantro - Why Does Cilantro Bolt And How To Stop It
Cilantro always bolts eventually, but here are some tips about getting the best from this delicious herb and how to keep it going.
By Heather Rhoades
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Lavender Container Care: Tips On Growing Lavender In Pots
Lavender is a beautiful herb to grow in pots, planters or other containers. Read on for tips on the best practices.
By Liz Baessler
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Uses For Dandelions: What To Do With Dandelions
Dandelions are considered weeds by many people, but they're actually useful. Consider all the uses for dandelions before dismissing them.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Keep Plants Pest-Free With Garlic Spray — It's Easy, Eco-Friendly, And Effective!
Insects either love garlic or detest it. Some don't mind it, but others avoid it like the plague. Learn how to use it to your advantage here.
By Amy Grant
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Mint Plant Companions – What Plants Grow Well With Mint
If you have herbs, you probably have mint. But what should you be growing your mint next to? Click for mint companion planting tips.
By Amy Grant
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Trimming Basil Leaves: Tips For Cutting Back Basil Plants
Basil plants are known for their outstanding aromas. The leaves of this herb have a high concentration of essential oils, making it a great addition to various cuisines. What then is the best way of pruning back basil plant leaves? Find out here.
By Amy Grant
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Tips On St. John’s Wort Pruning: When To Cut Back St. John’s Wort
St. John's flowers more prolifically if you prune it once a year. Click here for information about St. John's wort pruning.
By Teo Spengler
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Curry Leaf Care - Growing Curry Leaf Tree In Your Garden
Curry spice is a compilation of many herbs, whose flavor can sometimes come from curry leaf plants. Click to learn how to grow your own.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Lemongrass Herbs: Learn About Growing A Lemongrass Plant
If you like cooking with lemongrass herb, you may have wondered how to grow your own. Click here to read more about growing lemongrass.
By Amy Grant
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What Are The Best Plants To Grow With Lavender
Lavender is very good at protecting other plants from pests. Learn more about the best planting companions for lavender in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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What Is Creeping Germander: Tips On Growing Germander Groundcover
Many herb plants come from the Mediterranean and, as such, are drought, soil and exposure tolerant. Creeping germander is one of those. Read this article for more information about growing germander plants.
By Amy Grant
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Learn How To Grow Oregano
Oregano is an easy-care herb that can be grown indoors or out in the garden. This herb is also easy to grow. Read the following article for information at how to grow oregano in your garden.
By Nikki Tilley
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How To Grow And Harvest Garlic Scapes
Garlic is an easy to grow plant that is used for its bulb and its greens. Garlic scapes are the first tender green shoots on garlic which will become bulbils. Learn more garlic scapes in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Winterizing Rosemary Plants – How To Protect Rosemary In Winter
Can rosemary survive outside over winter? The answer depends on your growing zone. Ask your local garden center about cold hardy varieties in your area. This article will also help with protecting rosemary plants in winter.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Basil Harvest Guide – How To Harvest Basil Herb Plants
Basil is a must have in the herb garden, but how do you know when to pick basil? When exactly is basil harvest time? If you’re interested in learning how to harvest basil, click here for more information about picking and harvesting basil herbs.
By Amy Grant
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How To Regrow Garlic Chives: Growing Garlic Chives Without Soil
Just one garlic chives bulb will produce tons of slender, green leaves to zest up recipes. Read on to learn how.
By Bonnie L. Grant