How to grow herbs at home in your garden, balcony or patio.
Bay leaves are a common herb in the kitchen, often used in stews or other dishes and removed before eating. The bay tree (also known as sweet bay, bay laurel or just laurel) is also grown ornamentally, used as a hedge, and used in topiary. So if you’re one of the many people that enjoy … Read more
Lemongrass is both a fragrant and beautiful plant that many of us love to add to our planters for its pest-repellent and medicinal qualities. Known for its strong citrus flavor, lemongrass is a popular ingredient in many soups, teas, and sauces. It is also one of the most well-known ornamental grasses that add appeal to … Read more
While galangal and ginger might look very similar, they have very different tastes, and you wouldn’t want to mix the two up! When shopping for ingredients to add to your dishes, make sure you can tell the difference between galangal and ginger. So what is the difference? How can you tell them apart? Do ginger … Read more
Ginger is a very hardy plant, which makes it a great choice for gardeners. Plus, it’s delicious, and is great for indoor gardening. But sometimes, ginger can run into growing problems. If your ginger plant is dying, you probably want to know why so you can fix the issue. In this article, I’ll talk about … Read more
Mint is a lovely perennial herb that grows easily in most garden spaces. But if you’ve noticed holes in your mint leaves, you might be wondering what’s eating them. There are a number of pests that mint can attract and cause holes in the leaves. The good news is these pests can be identified and … Read more
Oregano is a valuable herb for cooking, so if you start to notice spots on your oregano leaves, you’ll want to address the issue as soon as possible. In this article, I’ll explore the possible reasons why oregano leaves get spots and what to do about them. The spots on oregano leaves can be different … Read more
There are many benefits to growing herbs indoors. You don’t have to worry about outside temperatures, so you can grow plants no matter where you live. And, you can sometimes keep them producing for longer indoors than out. So what are the best herbs for growing indoors? And how do you care for indoor herbs? Do … Read more
While out to harvest some rosemary recently, I noticed my rosemary plant had yellow spots. Wanting rosemary for roasting potatoes, I wondered if you can still eat rosemary with these yellow spots. I also wanted to know what causes the yellow spots on rosemary and how to fix them. So I did some research and … Read more
Would you like to grow year-round basil? Then look no further than African blue basil. This easy-to-grow perennial basil will put on a show of flowering blooms to attract bees to your vegetable garden while being entirely edible. So let’s dig into growing African blue basil plants and explore recipe ideas for using the herb … Read more
The scent of dill brings back memories of homemade tomato soup made by my grandmother. She garnished the soup with fresh homegrown dill, straight from her garden. Now when I grow dill, I’m taken back to those fond childhood memories of eating her delicious soup, filled with homegrown goodness. Growing dill is easy so let’s … Read more