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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Inchelium Red Information – How To Grow Inchelium Red Garlic Plants
Chefs enjoy Inchelium Red garlic because of its robust flavor that works well in any type of dish that calls for garlic. It produces well too, so you’ll get an abundant harvest. Learn more about growing this garlic variety in your garden right here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Is Italian Purple Garlic – How To Grow Italian Purple Garlic
Garlic is one of those crops for which it's hard to wait. That is why Early Italian Purple garlic is a good selection. This variety is ready weeks before most other softneck cultivars and has a long storage life. Learn how to grow Italian Purple garlic in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Italian Late Information: How To Grow Italian Late Garlic Cloves
Growing Italian Late garlic is a great way to enjoy a tasty variety of garlic while also extending your harvest. As compared to other varieties, this one is ready later in the spring or summer so you can get more garlic for a longer period of time. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Make Horseradish Hot: Why Is My Horseradish Not Hot
I have had some dishes where the horseradish was not hot. Perhaps there wasn?t enough horseradish sauce or maybe the sauce was old. Whatever the case, there are some tips to making spicy horseradish. This article will help with that.
By Amy Grant
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How To Control Horseradish Plants – Eliminating Horseradish From The Garden
Horseradish is prolific. Once it’s started, it will grow almost anywhere. Growing horseradish as an herb is easy, but it can become invasive and turn into an unwanted guest. If you’re wondering how to kill horseradish, click this article for help.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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How To Harvest Horsetail: Tips On Picking Horsetail Herbs
Many people enjoy picking horsetail herbs for its nutrient content. If you?re one of these individuals, then this article can help. Here you will find tips on when and how to harvest horsetail herb plants so you can take advantage of its beneficial uses.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Is Holy Basil – Holy Basil Uses And Growing Conditions
Native to South and Southeast Asia, holy basil is an herb with important cultural and religious significance. In other parts of the world, this herb is most familiar as a common flavor in Thai food, but it is a sacred plant for Hindus. Learn more about it here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Indoor Lavender Varieties – Tips On Caring For Lavender As A Houseplant
Lavenders need very warm, sunny weather to thrive outdoors. If your weather just won’t do, you may wonder about growing lavender indoors. You can if you pick the best indoor lavender varieties and give them the exposure they need. Learn more here.
By Teo Spengler
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Tarragon Plant Harvesting: Tips On Harvesting Tarragon Herbs
As with most other herbs, tarragon is cultivated for its flavorful leaves rich in essential oils. How do you know when to harvest tarragon though? Click this article to find out about tarragon harvest times and how to harvest tarragon.
By Amy Grant
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Harvesting Feverfew Herbs: How To Harvest Feverfew Plants
The harvesting of feverfew herb seeds and leaves by these early societies was thought to cure everything. Today, it is once again becoming a staple in many perennial herb gardens. If one of these gardens is yours, click here to find out more.
By Amy Grant
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Tips On Harvesting Angelica: How To Prune Angelica Herbs
Less commonly seen here, angelica can be cultivated in the cooler regions of the United States where it can reach heights of up to 6 feet (2 m.)! This begs the question, does the angelic plant need trimming and, if so, how to prune angelica herbs? Click here to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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Dill Plant Care: Tips For Treating Pests On Dill Plants
As with most herbs, dill is fairly easy to care for, but it does have its share of dill plant pests. Find out about getting rid of insects on dill and other dill plant care in this article. Click here for more information.
By Amy Grant
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Companion Planting With Borage – Plants That Grow Well With Borage
Companion planting is based on the idea that some plants perform better if they are located near a strategic plant partner that may attract beneficial insects, improve soil quality, or even share root space in a beneficial manner. Learn about borage and companion planting here.
By Karen Boness
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Lavender Harvest Time: How And When To Pick Lavender Plants
Harvesting lavender plants isn’t tricky, but knowing exactly how and when to do it allows you to get the most out of your bounty. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Tips On Harvesting Oregano And How To Dry Oregano
Oregano has a pungent scent and flavor punch. It is an easy to grow herb, which is used fresh or dried. Learn about harvesting and drying oregano herbs in this article so you can have it readily on hand.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Hemp Uses And Care: Learn How To Grow Hemp Seed
Hemp is the non-psychoactive variety of Cannabis. It has great potential as a grain and fiber material. There are approved varieties for planting depending upon where you live. Learn more about hemp seed here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Picking Sesame Seeds – Learn How to Harvest Sesame Seeds
Have you ever bitten into a sesame bagel or dipped into some hummus and wondered how to grow and harvest those tiny sesame seeds? And when are sesame seeds ready for picking anyway? Find answers to these questions in the following article.
By Amy Grant