Learn how to make herbal tea at home using fresh or dried herbs, including a simple lavender–lemon balm recipe and tips for creating your own blends. Whether you enjoy herb tea for its rich, caffeine-free flavor and fragrance, or for the health … [Read more...] about How to Make Herbal Tea at Home with Fresh & Dried Herbs
How to Grow a Fragrant, Healthful Herb Tea Garden
Herbal teas offer fragrance, flavor, and health benefits without calories or caffeine. This article offers some tips on growing your own fresh herb tea ingredients. Benefits of Growing Your Own Herbal Teas Growing your own tea herbs gives you … [Read more...] about How to Grow a Fragrant, Healthful Herb Tea Garden
How to Control Weeds in an Herb Garden (Without Chemicals)
Struggling with weeds in your herb garden? Learn simple ways to control weeds naturally, reduce growth, and protect your herbs. What are weeds? As the old adage says, a weed is any plant that's growing where you don't want it. These may be wild … [Read more...] about How to Control Weeds in an Herb Garden (Without Chemicals)
Cooking with Lemongrass: How to Use It in Drinks, Soups, Sauces, and More
The Asian herb lemongrass is rapidly becoming more popular among American cooks. Its fresh, citrusy scent and taste can enliven a wide variety of dishes, including spicy curries, zesty soups, savory meat or seafood bakes, and vegetarian stews. It … [Read more...] about Cooking with Lemongrass: How to Use It in Drinks, Soups, Sauces, and More
How to Harvest and Store Lemongrass (Keep It Fresh Longer)
Lemongrass is easy to harvest and can be stored in several ways depending on how you plan to use it. Lemongrass’s citrusy flavor and fragrance make for delicious tea and zesty recipes. It’s a traditional ingredient in Southeast Asian cooking and … [Read more...] about How to Harvest and Store Lemongrass (Keep It Fresh Longer)