Herb garden
Herb garden tips, including how to grow certain herbs, tips for growing herbs in containers and indoors, and lists of different types of herbs to grow in your herb garden.
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How to save basil seeds
Wondering how to save basil seeds? These tiny seeds are easy to grow at home. Start with an open-pollinated basil variety like classic Genovese basil.…
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Types of garlic
There are two main types of garlic: hardneck garlic and softneck garlic. Then there are ten distinct classes within these two types, named either for…
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15+ garlic varieties
Wondering which kind of garlic to plant this fall? There are a surprising number of gourmet varieties to choose from! Here are 15+ of the…
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10 companion plants for parsley
Parsley is an extremely beneficial plant to have in your garden if you are trying to keep pests at bay. It attracts many insects or…
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Rosemary hedge
While many people plant rosemary as a single plant, this fragrant little shrub can be grown as a hedge given the proper care. Growing rosemary…
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How to prune rosemary
Rosemary is a wonderfully fragrant herb that is both easy and forgiving to prune. These small woody plants are generally cut back once a year…
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Rosemary in winter
Rosemary is an herb commonly used in cooking and decorating during the holidays. Rosemary is an extremely easy plant to care for and can withstand…
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Rosemary Christmas tree
Rosemary has been used to decorate and symbolize the holidays for thousands of years. As the popularity of mini Christmas trees increases, so does the…
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How often to water rosemary
Rosemary plants are wonderful for new gardeners because of their minimal care requirements. That said, there are a few maintenance tips in terms of watering…
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Rosemary tree
Rosemary is a beautiful plant to grow in tree form, generally as a potted rosemary topiary. Rosemary trees are most often formed into a standard…
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14 Christmas herbs
Hoping for a holiday filled with festive herbs and spices? Here are 14 of the best Christmas herbs to grow and enjoy, as well as…
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Chervil
Chervil is an annual culinary herb with a subtle flavor reminiscent of parsley and tarragon. It is perhaps best known for its inclusion in the…
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25 culinary herbs
Culinary herbs are edible parts of certain plants used in recipes to add aromatic flavor. Many can be used fresh from the garden during the…
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Fertilizer for herbs
Fertilizer for herbs can significantly improve the health of your plants. Herbs planted in the ground can be fed with a bit of homemade compost…
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14 herb planter options
Time for a herb planter upgrade? If you’re getting more serious about your herb garden (or just want it to look a little more put-together),…
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25+ herbs that grow in shade
Looking for herbs that grow in shade? Here are 26 wonderful herb plants that can grow in low-light conditions. Some are total shade-lovers and others…
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Is basil a perennial plant?
Basil is typically grown as an annual plant in the garden. While some types are technically short-lived perennials in their warm native climates, most culinary…
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Container herb garden
An organic container herb garden consists of a planter or group of small planters filled with high-quality organic potting soil and used to grow culinary…
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Witch garden
Ready to create a witch garden for your very own? Ooooh is it ever time to cultivate some plant magick! Let’s get started on exactly…
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How to grow garlic
To grow garlic, start by choosing a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Plant garlic cloves in the fall, about 4-6 weeks before the ground freezes.…
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Harvesting garlic scapes
Harvest garlic scapes when they curl above the leaves and before they straighten. Cut them at the base where the scape meets the top leaves.…
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Growing basil microgreens
Delving into the world of gardening in the far north, I discovered the joys and challenges of cultivating basil microgreens during the colder months. I…
