What Is Summer Savory? Summer savory, Satureja hortensis, is a hardy annual herb with a mildly peppery flavor and a variety of culinary and medicinal uses. It tastes better than its relative, winter savory (Satureja montana), which is a … [Read more...] about How to Use Summer Savory for Flavor and Healing
How to Grow Summer Savory: A Trouble-Free Spice, Companion, and Remedy
Summer savory’s mildly peppery flavor is a classic seasoning for dishes made with green or dried beans. It’s also used in various soups and meat and vegetable dishes, and can even be used in cheese or salad. In medieval times, it was often added … [Read more...] about How to Grow Summer Savory: A Trouble-Free Spice, Companion, and Remedy
How to Grow English Lavender for Fragrance, Flavor, Health, and Beauty
Lavandula angustifolia Lavender is a beautiful and versatile perennial herb. Its small leaves and softly colored blossoms have a rich fragrance and delicate flavor. Lavender is grown as an ornamental, culinary, and medicinal herb. A lavender bush … [Read more...] about How to Grow English Lavender for Fragrance, Flavor, Health, and Beauty
Using Thyme as a Companion Plant in Vegetable Gardens
In addition to flavoring your recipes and making a soothing tea, thyme can improve the health of other garden plants. It’s particularly good at attracting beneficial insects, and warding off pests. How to Repel Bad Bugs and Attract Good Bugs with … [Read more...] about Using Thyme as a Companion Plant in Vegetable Gardens
How to Bring Herbs Indoors For the Winter
It’s fairly easy to enjoy a steady supply of fresh herbs during the growing season. With a little more effort and care, you can also bring many herbs indoors to grow through the winter. Questions to Consider Before Bringing Your Herbs … [Read more...] about How to Bring Herbs Indoors For the Winter