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Basil Temperature Tolerance - What Temperature Is Too Cold?We love this herb, but basil’s temperature tolerance isn’t strong. It dislikes the cold and doesn’t like too much heat. The lack of basil’s cold tolerance is challenging, but worth it.
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Burdock Management & Tips For Controlling Common Burdock WeedsBurdock is an invasive herbaceous weed with a long, taproot that may invade your lawn or garden. Mow it before it flowers and dig up the entire taproot.
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Basil Flowers: To Pinch Or Not To Pinch?Basil flowers are delightful in salads and for tea, but plucking them also benefits the growth and aroma of the green leaves that are so tasty in cooking.
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I’m hoping to replicate the year I had a blue ribbon, not grown on steroids, bumper crop of basil in containers. I was just a newbie then. Here’s my story.
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Common Comfrey: Plant Care And CharacteristicsThe comfrey plant, or Symphytum officinale, is an old-fashioned perennial herb used in the garden to attract pollinators and as a liquified fertilizer.
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What To Do With Basil In Winter: End Of Season Care GuideGarden-grown basil in winter usually dies all the way back. Learn how to care for and preserve basil at the end of the season so you can enjoy it through the winter.
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How To Care For Citronella Mosquito PlantsWhile we may consider citronella plant for mosquitoes a common garden plant, we’re probably thinking of citronella geranium, a delicately scented geranium that may or may not repel insects, and can be grown in the garden or as a houseplant.
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Planting Borage: Ultimate Growing Guide For Sublime StarflowersWith its bright blue, bee-friendly flowers, the starflower is a versatile annual herb. Our expert guide to planting borage shows you how to make more of this edible beauty
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How To Grow Basil Indoors – For Fresh Year-Round FlavorWhile basil is a commonly grown herb outdoors, this easy-care plant can also be grown indoors. Read the article that follows to get tips and information on how to grow basil indoors.
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Hardy Winter Herbs: Cold-Hardy Herbs For OutdoorsA cold climate herb garden may take a serious hit from frost and snow. Luckily, there are plenty of herbs that can withstand the cold, as well as ways to protect those that can't. This article will help with tips on caring for herbs in cool climates.
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Puntarelle Chicory: Complete Guide To Growing PuntarelleIf chicories are at the bitter end of the salad spectrum, puntarelle chicory is the most beautifully biting of the lot. Here's how to grow your own.
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How And When To Harvest Garlic For The Best Flavor – Plus, Top Tips For SuccessHarvest garlic when at least one third of the leaves have dried and turned brown. Dig the bulbs out with a trowel - don't pull!
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Best Companion Plants For Thyme In The GardenWhile companion planting isn’t an exact science, thyme proves to be one of the best companions for some, but not all garden plants.
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Best Sage Companion Plants In The GardenSage is a great companion for many garden plants, encouraging pollinators and repelling pests. Read more about sage for companion planting.
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What Herbs Can Be Planted Together? Best Combinations To TryWe all know the benefits of vegetable companion planting, but what about growing herbs as companion plants? Click here to learn more.
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Ginseng Seed Propagation – Tips For Growing Ginseng From SeedLove ginseng but don't want to buy it? We'll teach you how to grow your own ginseng plants from seed.
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Homegrown Mint Benefits Your HealthClick here and learn how homegrown mint benefits your health.
