Explore the culinary uses of cilantro. We share harvesting, preparation, and storage methods for cooking with cilantro plus some popular recipes that highlight this spicy herb. Cilantro has long been used, especially in Mexican cooking, to spice … [Read more...] about Cooking with Fresh Cilantro: Spice Up Soups, Salsa, and More
Growing Cilantro: How to Spice Up your Food and Protect your Garden
How to grow the herb cilantro in the garden. We discuss how where and when to grow new cilantro plants from seed, plus the most popular varieties to grow for culinary use. Coriandrum sativum Cilantro's sharp, distinctive flavor adds interest … [Read more...] about Growing Cilantro: How to Spice Up your Food and Protect your Garden
Companion Planting with Cilantro: How To Attract Beneficial Insects
Learn the best companion plants to grow with cilantro to encourage healthy growth, attract pollinators and repel problem insects from your edible gardens. Cilantro adds a distinctive spicy flavor to many different types of food. But its benefits … [Read more...] about Companion Planting with Cilantro: How To Attract Beneficial Insects
Cooking with French Tarragon – How to Tips & Recipes
French tarragon’s distinctive flavor, which is often compared to licorice or anise, can enliven many different recipes. There are many ways to cook with the herb tarragon. We've included six different types of dishes to demonstrate the … [Read more...] about Cooking with French Tarragon – How to Tips & Recipes
Growing French Tarragon: A Tender Perennial with Rich Anise Flavor
Artemisia dracunculus Learn how to grow Tarragon in the garden and keep it healthy through the harvest. Tarragon is a rich anise-flavored herb. It’s perennial, though it needs help to survive the winters, and it is easy to propagate and … [Read more...] about Growing French Tarragon: A Tender Perennial with Rich Anise Flavor