Garlic is grown in many climates and cultures for its pungent flavor and its health benefits. Different types of garlic thrive in different conditions and have different qualities. This article will help you pick a garlic variety that’s right for your climate and your cooking needs. There are three basic types of garlic. Hardneck and […]
How To Harvest and Preserve Garden-Fresh Garlic
Garlic enlivens many different recipes, and homegrown garlic often has a richer taste than store-bought. And the good news is, it’s relatively easy to grow. Once you’ve taken time to grow it, proper harvest and curing practices will help to ensure that your garlic keeps as long and holds its quality as well as possible. […]
5 Low Light Herbs to Grow in Your Kitchen
If you want to grow herbs indoors but don’t have a supplemental light source, the best plants to choose are ones that thrive in low light conditions. These low light herbs are a great option and they can be successfully grown in a sunny kitchen window as long as you choose the right ones. When […]
The Best Winter Herbs That Can Survive Colder Temperatures
If you are looking for winter herbs to keep your culinary garden productive all year long, we’ve got a great list for you. Growing herbs in winter can be a challenge. Not only do you need to know which herbs grow best in the winter months, but also which varieties of those herbs will overwinter […]
How to Grow Rosemary From Cuttings – Two Ways to Start New Plants
Every herb gardener is likely to have this culinary favorite in their herb garden. In this article, we’ll outline two ways to grow rosemary from cuttings. Rooting rosemary cuttings in a sterile growing medium Sprouting rosemary cuttings in water A good time to start this process is at the end of the spring. This gives […]
Lemon Thyme – A Citrus Scented Versatile Herb for the Window or Garden
If you could only have one little fresh potted herb growing on your kitchen window sill, the choice would have to be versatile, right? Lemon thyme is the herb you want. It suits sweet and savory dishes, sits adorably in a bright window, and favors your hands and the air with its fresh, citrus scent […]
Rosemary: The Herb of Remembrance – A Fragrant Favorite to Grow in the Garden
Rosmarinus Officinalis Rosemary is a tender perennial shrub that grows from two to six feet tall, depending on the variety and growing conditions. This lovely herb is a favorite to grow in the culinary herb garden. It has woody stems with pointed needle-like leaves. The leaves are shiny dark green on top and a softer […]
Mint: A Refreshing and Fast Growing Herb
Mentha Mint is one of those herbs that gardeners either love or hate to grow. Known as a voracious spreader, mint can take over your whole garden if left unattended. Since mint grows so easily, it is a great choice for beginning gardeners. This plant spreads primarily by runners growing under ground. It is often […]
Oregano: A Strong, Warmly Scented Herb
Origanum vulgare Oregano, sometimes called ‘pot marjoram’ has a strong warm flavor popular in Italian and Mediterranean cuisines. It is a perennial herb that can grow to over two feet tall and three feet wide, so give it a bit of room in the herb garden. Oregano is native to the Mediterranean region, so does […]
Parsley: A Bright Fresh Flavored Herb
Petroselinum crispum Parsley is a hardy biennial herb usually grown as an annual. There are two main types of parsley: Italian Flat-Leaved and French Curley parsley. Both have culinary uses although the flat leaf parsley has a stronger flavor and is most often used in recipes. Growing Parsley Biennial plants produce only leaves in the […]