Greenhouse growing allows you to enjoy fresh herbs and vegetables through the winter months, and it frees you from some of the problems you may encounter in the outdoor garden. But greenhouses come with challenges of their own. Read on to learn how to deal with insects and disease problems and with plants that just […]
Category: Growing Guides by Herb
Growing, harvesting, propagation, and storage of our favorite culinary herbs.
5 Ways To Keep Mint From Spreading Throughout the Garden
Mint is not only fragrant and flavorful but also very easy to grow. The hardest part of raising mint may be keeping it from taking over your garden altogether, crowding out more delicate plants. In this article, we’ll review several ways to grow mint in your garden while keeping it under control. The Growing Habit […]
Mint Companion Plants: How To Attract Pollinators and Repel Pests with Mint
Learn the best companion plants to grow with mint and which herbs, fruits and vegetables are best grown in other areas of the garden. Mint is obviously fragrant, flavorful, medicinal, and beautiful, but its benefits don’t end there. It can also enhance the growth of your other garden plants by attracting beneficial insects and repelling […]
How To Transplant Basil Seedlings Into Individual Pots
Are your basil starts outgrowing their seed starting pots? Then it’s time to transplant your basil seedlings into larger containers so they have enough room to grow on to their full potential. Why We Transplant Basil Seedlings When you grow basil from seed, a common practice is to plant several seeds in each container. We […]
Find a New Favorite Variety of Mint
Mint is one of the most familiar herbs, with its fresh fragrance and flavor and its vigorous, persistent growth. But it comes in some surprising varieties. Did you know there are more than 600 known cultivators of mint? These different mint varieties have varied scents, tastes, habits, and hardiness. This article will introduce you to […]
Harvesting Fennel Fresh From The Garden for Anise-Flavored Recipes and Dishes
Learn how to harvest, store and cook with all parts of the perennial herb fennel. Herb fennel’s anise flavor and digestion-soothing properties make it useful in a variety of foods and drinks. It can be expensive to buy, but it’s fairly easy to grow, as described in growing perennial fennel. Fennel fronds, pollen, and seeds […]
Growing The Perennial Herb Fennel For Fresh Anise Flavor and to Attract Butterflies
Learn how to grow and care for fennel in the herb garden. Plus some companion planting tips and solving common problems with this stately culinary herb. Foeniculum vulgare Perennial fennel is an upright, branching herb that is prized for its anise-flavored foliage and seeds. The feathery dark bronze leaves provide a nice contrast in the […]
How to Grow 14 Of Our Favorite Perennial Culinary Herbs
Perennial herbs are a great addition to the herb garden. And many are a staple for the chef of the house. One of the best features of perennial herbs is they survive and produce year after year, giving you a long-term harvest without the renewed cost of buying seed or new plants. So why not dedicate […]
Harvesting, Drying and Cooking With Bay Leaves: How To Enjoy Sustained Flavorful Harvests
Learn to harvest bay leaves in a way that also shapes your tree well for future harvests, plus drying and cooking tips for this popular herb. Bay leaf is a classic and versatile spice used in a wide range of recipes. You can grow a bay tree to provide a steady supply of fresh bay […]
How to Grow Bay Trees: Join A Savory Perennial Tradition
Learn to grow evergreen bay trees for years of production of richly flavored leaves. Laurus nobilis Bay leaf is a classic and versatile cooking herb that has been used for centuries as a culinary herb. Dried bay leaves add a rich, clear flavor to sauces, soups, bean and meat dishes, casseroles, pickles, and even desserts. […]
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