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.
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Lemon Balm Control: Tips For Getting Rid Of Lemon Balm Weeds
It's hard to imagine that such a lovely plant could cause so many problems, but this member of the mint family is super-prolific and can wear out its welcome in a hurry. Read this article for tips on controlling lemon balm.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Immortality Herb Care: Tips For Growing Jiaogulan Herbs At Home
Native to the mountainous regions of Asia, the immortality herb plant is also known as the sweet tea vine. Interested in learning how to grow Jiaogulan? Click on the following article for more information to help get you started.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Lovage Plant Illness: How To Manage Diseases Of Lovage Plants
Lovage is popular as an ingredient in southern European cuisine. Because gardeners who grow it depend upon it for cooking, it's especially sad to see it showing signs of disease. Click here to learn more about problems affecting lovage and how to treat them.
By Liz Baessler
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Dandelion Seed Growing: How To Grow Dandelion Seeds
Did you know that the leaves, flowers, and roots of dandelion are edible or that the dandelion has purported medicinal properties? Bees and other pollinators also rely on them. So, what are you waiting for? Find out how to grow dandelion seeds here.
By Shelley Pierce
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What Is Pipicha – Learn How To Grow Pepicha In The Garden
If you like the flavor of cilantro, you're going to love pipicha. Often used in Mexican cuisine, pipicha is an herb with the robust flavors of lemon and anise. If you're as intrigued as I am, then you want to know how to grow pipicha. Find out here.
By Amy Grant
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Tips For Keeping Verbena Inside – How To Grow Lemon Verbena Indoors
Lemon verbena is an often overlooked herb, but it shouldn't be. With the right knowledge about growing lemon verbena as a houseplant, you can enjoy the beautiful fragrance and delicious, refreshing taste throughout the year. Learn more in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Can Ginger Grow Outside – Ginger Cold Hardiness And Site Requirements
Once an exotic herb is grown only in tropical locations, today homeowners all over the world can grow their own ginger in the garden. Click the following article to learn more about growing ginger outdoors along with their outdoor requirements.
By Darcy Larum
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How To Dry Chamomile Plants – Tips For Drying Chamomile Flowers
Chamomile, unlike other herbs, is harvested just for its lovely, daisy-like flowers, which are then preserved. Chamomile preservation basically means drying the chamomile flowers. There are four chamomile drying techniques. Click here to find out how to dry chamomile.
By Amy Grant
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Chamomile Seed Info: How And When To Plant Chamomile Seeds
All chamomile types produce an abundance of seed that will quickly self-sow wherever it lands in warm, loose soil. Click on the following article to learn more about growing chamomile from seed and when to plant chamomile seeds in the garden.
By Darcy Larum
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Chamomile Not Flowering: Why Won’t My Chamomile Bloom
Chamomile is usually the go-to remedy for so many things, but what can you go to when it is a chamomile plant that needs a remedy - for example, how to make a chamomile plant flower if it's not. Learn more about non-blooming in chamomile here.
By Darcy Larum
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What Is Agretti – Growing Salsola Soda In The Garden
Fans of Chef Jamie Oliver will be familiar with Salsola soda, also known as agretti. The rest of us are asking "What is agretti?" and "What are agretti uses?". The following article contains Salsola soda information and how to grow agretti in your garden.
By Amy Grant
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Lavender Plant Division: Can Lavender Plants Be Divided
If you're reading this article, it means you have an interest in dividing lavender plants and who can blame you? The burning question is, however, can lavender plants be divided? The answer is, it's kind of complicated. Click here to learn more.
By Shelley Pierce
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Lavender Mulching Tips: Learn About Mulch For Lavender Plants
When it comes to lavender mulch, what type of mulch is best and what mulches should be avoided? Click this article on to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Lavender Plant Care: Reasons For Drooping Lavender Plants
Whether in the garden or containers, lavender is a fabulous plant to have on hand. But what do you do when it starts to fail? Click this article to learn more about lavender plant care and how to deal with drooping lavender plants.
By Liz Baessler
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What To Do With Woody Lavender: Tips On Pruning Woody Lavender Plants
If you want to know what to do with woody lavender, understand that pruning woody lavender plants can often restore them to their former glory. Learn how to trim a lavender with woody stems in this article.
By Teo Spengler
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Fertilizing Basil Plants: How And When To Feed Basil
If you're tempted to toss a handful of fertilizer at your basil plant in hopes of creating a full, healthy plant, stop and think first. You may be doing more harm than good. Want to know more? Read this article to get additional info.
By Mary H. Dyer
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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