Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) and winter savory (Satureja montana) are both culinary and healing herbs. The small leaves and the bee-attracting flowers of both plants have a peppery taste. They both dry well, and they can be used almost … [Read more...] about What Is The Difference Between Summer and Winter Savory?
Category: Growing Guides by Herb
Growing, harvesting, propagation, and storage of our favorite culinary herbs.
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
How to Grow New Thyme Plants from Seed and Cuttings
Growing your own time, whether from seed or a cutting from another plant, is a pretty easy process. But we have to take special care of it in its early stages. Growing Thyme from Seeds Here are the things you will need to get started: We … [Read more...] about How to Grow New Thyme Plants from Seed and Cuttings
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