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
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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
How to Overwinter Rosemary & Other Tender Perennial Herbs
During the summer months, it’s easy to grow a wide variety of fresh, flavorful herbs almost anywhere in the United States. But some of our kitchen favorites are native to warmer climates and struggle to survive cold winters. Rosemary (Rosmarinus … [Read more...] about How to Overwinter Rosemary & Other Tender Perennial Herbs
How to Harvest and Preserve Mint for Recipes & Tea
Mint’s fresh smell and taste are delightful in the heat of summer. Read on to learn how to keep your mint plant healthy through the growing season and preserve its leaves to enjoy during the winter. How to Harvest Fresh Mint from Your … [Read more...] about How to Harvest and Preserve Mint for Recipes & Tea
Cooking with Lemon Verbena: How to Add Zest to Sweet and Savory Dishes
Are you looking for some new ways to use lemon verbena in your recipes? We explore all the different ways to cook and bake with this strong scented lemony herb. Lemon verbena's fresh citrusy scent and taste can spice up a wide variety of foods … [Read more...] about Cooking with Lemon Verbena: How to Add Zest to Sweet and Savory Dishes