The captivating Rosmarinus officinalis, or Rosemary as it is commonly known, is a unique evergreen shrub with aromatic …
Herbs
Growing herbs in your garden, planting herbs, and how to grow herbs at home.
Top 13 Herbs For Full Sun
All plants love the sun and will take as much as they can get— right? Well, not quite. If you’re new to the world of …
16 Plants & Herbs That Repel Mosquitoes
For bite-free good times, explore these 16 plants and herbs that repel mosquitoes from outdoor areas. Mosquitoes can …
26 Best Herbs to Grow in Your Own Herbal Tea Garden
Being able to grow your own food, drink, and herbal medicine in your garden can be powerful and rewarding. If it’s …
Answering Your Questions About Lavender
We get questions about lavender regularly and have compiled those most frequently asked. The answers provided will be …
Growing Rosemary: How to Care for this Culinary Shrub
Oh yes siree, rosemary is wonderful! It's a woody perennial evergreen herb that's commonly sold as a shrub and is …
Planting Lavender In Pots
Did you know that lavender grows well in containers? This is all about planting lavender in pots including the best soil …
How to Grow a Kitchen Herb Garden
If you've got a balcony, terrace, patio, or porch in your urban home, you can grow food there, in containers. Moreover, …
Dried Herbs and Plants That’ll Spruce Up Your Homemade Candles
Candles have been around for centuries, typically used as the main source for light in the darkness. In the modern age, …
5 Easy Steps To Create A Salad & Herb Container Garden
Oh Spring, you’ve finally arrived and not a minute too soon! It’s that season when we gardeners are itching to get …
Pruning An Oregano Plant: A Perennial Herb With Soft Woody Stems
When my neighbor asked me to prune her oregano cascading out of a large terra cotta pot, I said "heck yeah". Not only do …
How To Prune and Feed Mint Plants
Oh mint, what a wonderful herb you are. Not only is your smell and taste extremely appealing and a delight for the …
Tips for Growing Mojito Mint
My favorite herb is actually a toss-up between mint, basil, and thyme but mint is the one I use almost every day. I love …
Mint: How To Care For and Plant This Fragrant Herb
I love pretty much any herb. I do a lot of cooking and have a raised bed of herbs in the back yard that I can pick from …
How To Grow Catnip: Your Cat Will Love You!
Kitties, most of them anyway, love to frolic and roll in catnip. I keep a pot of it out on my front porch so …
A Dwarf Basil That’s Great In Pots
Oh basil; just the smell of it conjures up visions of summer. I love this herb and grew the large leafed Genovese Basil …