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What You Need To Know About Herbs and Growing Them

Growing herbs is not as difficult as some would think. While many may have a green thumb that turns everything brown, herbs are quite forgiving provided you don’t forget about them.
Herbs and growing them is a very relaxing hobby. In fact research has shown that gardening has beneficial effects on both the mind and the [...]

Windowsill Herb Garden: Fresh Flavors and Aromas All Year Round

 
Just because the thermometer is dropping and the snowflakes are flying, doesn’t mean you can’t still work on your garden!  All you really need is a bright sunny window, the seeds from some of your favorite herbs, and you are on your way to having a windowsill herb garden that will yield flavorful and aromatic [...]

Indoor Herb Garden: Tips For Starting Your Own

Possibly one of the most popular types of garden is an indoor herb garden. There are numerous reasons for this. First, an indoor herb garden is typically smaller and easier to handle, especially for a beginner. They are planted in small decorative containers and they can really spice up the décor of any home as [...]

Culinary Herb Garden: You Don’t Need To Be a Chef to Have One

 Many people believe that you need to be a chef or at least employ one in order to have a culinary herb garden. However, this is not true. Now everyone can and should have a culinary herb garden and it is not hard to do.
A culinary herb garden is simple to grow whether you’ve got [...]

Culinary Herbs: Enjoy Them From Your Own Home Herb Garden

Culinary Herbs are one of the most important type of herbs popularly used for cooking, garnishing and flavoring. A great way to have a continuous supply of herbs for cooking is by growing culinary herbs in your own garden. Herbs can have a tang to them, or they can be spicy or even salty, or [...]

Why You Might Want To Start an Herb Garden

There are a whole host of reasons why someone might want to start an herb garden. Aside from the obvious reason that herbs are a delicious and healthy addition to your recipes, herb gardens are good for your health and your mind.
One of the best reasons to start an herb garden is because herbs taste [...]

Home Grown Flavor With A Culinary Herb Garden

 If you have ever dined on a dish prepared with fresh herbs, you know what incredible flavor they lend.  Whether it is the garlic and oregano in your special spaghetti sauce, or the perky mint in your tea, or the soothing aroma of a lavender sachet, each herb is unique and wonderful in its own way.  [...]

The Secrets to Growing Herbs in Pots

Quite possibly the easiest type of garden for beginner gardeners to start is a container garden. Small pots make it easier to move plants to the ideal location as well as monitor their moisture levels, all while keeping everything on a small and manageable scale. But there are some insider secrets that can be quite [...]

Plant A Mini Herb Garden For Flavor and Aroma

 
If you think the way to season that spaghetti sauce is with a few shakes from a little container in your cupboard, you have never enjoyed fresh herbs!  Imagine the flavor that comes out of that shaker, multiplied by 10, and exploding with aroma.  Now imagine having those herbs growing right at your fingertips, just [...]

Culinary Herb Garden: Special Tips for A Successful Harvest

 
There are nothing like fresh herbs for delicious cuisine. Gourmet cooks often prefer a culinary herb garden. Planting an herb garden in full sun and near the kitchen produces both hardy plants and convenience. Adjustments may need to be made in hotter, dryer climates such as the desert. Some shade may have to be provided. [...]