Herbs

Do you love cilantro? This fragrant, flavorful herb can be used in many different dishes. There are several different types of cilantro,...

Do you like Italian food? If so, you've probably tasted oregano before. Oregano is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine, but...

The common understanding is that plants need light for them to grow well. But in the overall scheme of things, this could...

Herbalism is one of the oldest forms of medicine, and it is still practiced today. There are many different types of herbs...

When most people think of sage, the culinary herb comes to mind. But did you know that sage is also a great...

Aside from being a popular herb used in aromatic food and also in cocktails for an added kick, mint is also used...

The easily grown lemon balm herb, made into a tea, bolsters mood and alertness. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), known by practitioners for over 2000 years,...

Many prescriptions today are derived from plants that have been cultivated for centuries because of the medicine they contain. Choosing plants for a garden can...

Though some people think that spiders are cute little animals and can be proven a very good pet, not everyone likes to have them...

Many living organisms depend on plants to live. However, these plants don't want to be eaten if they can help it. They can't run...

Using lemon balm frequently for cooking and medicinal purposes makes this herb a rewarding addition to the home herb garden. This lemon-scented herb attracts honey...

Herb gardening isn't limited to gardens and yards with full sun. There are many herbs that thrive in the shade. Herbs have the reputation of...

Fleas aren't as much of a problem for us modern humans since we're practically hairless compared to our hairy ancestors. However, they are problematic...

Planting a basic herb garden is the fastest and most satisfying way to start your edible garden. On one hand, many herbs are perennial,...

Shade tolerant herbs add texture to a shady spot. Success in shade gardening can be chancy if the right plants are not incorporated. There are...

There are a number of uses for lemon balm: it can be infused in oil, used in tea, or dried for cooking and crafts....

When you have a vigorous garden and a backyard that gives a steady food supply to snakes, it is only a matter...

A simple how to guide to create a butterfly garden. Environmentally friendly herb gardening to attract bees and butterflies. Insect pollinators are in serious...

There is not a day that passes when we are reminded of how important bees are for the environment and in plant...

Keep an organic vegetable garden using herbs as companion plants. They attract beneficial insects that repel pests from hybridized bedding plants, and supply the...

Roaches are a real home nuisance, and this is not just because they are always on the run, hiding, leaving their eggshells...

Texas is the second most populated state in the country, and for a good reason. It might've been the warm weather that...

High blood pressure or hypertension is one of the biggest health problems in the world now. The reasons are various including an increasingly sedentary...

We all know that the lavender flower is extracted into essential oil to be poured in air humidifiers to make the room a little...

Planting a medicinal herb garden is an excellent way to have a constant supply of healing plants on hand for the treatment of common...

You don’t have to abandon your herb and flower patch when the heat hits. There are more herbs and edibles than you realize which,...

If space is tight, but you still want to have your own garden. Try these 24 awesome hanging herb garden ideas. Hanging herb gardens...

With its north African and Mediterranean heritage, you’ll want similar conditions when growing thyme as you have for other Mediterranean herbs such as oregano,...

Soup-er tasty, a growing rosemary plant adds year-round beauty to growing zones 7 and south. Whether tall and statuesque or cascading down a rock...

Growing oregano is an effortless endeavor as long as you’ve got the loose, well-draining soil of its native mountainous growing conditions. Oregano is native...

Chamomile is best known for its qualities of relaxation, used in teas and other hot drinks. Chamomile is a perennial plant that thrives in full...

The caraway seed is a staple in salads and will be a welcome addition to your herb garden. Oddly enough, caraway has been found in...

This easy-to-grow herb attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to the country garden. While many garden herbs supply a useful quantity of leaves for tea and garnish,...

You will find many uses for garden rue, but will be very pleased with the medicinal properties: from relaxing tea to wound healing compresses. Michelangelo...

Monarda didyma is highly attractive to hummingbirds, honeybees and butterflies, as well as providing weeks of colorful blooms each summer and early fall. Learn...

Whether you're a hobby grower or a large commercial grower here is a tried and true system for overwintering container grown perennials and herbs. There...

Find out how to prepare herb gardens to survive till spring in cold-winter climates. With a little planning and a little work, gardeners can significantly...

A tea pot garden is beautiful and utilitarian when grown in containers. Make yourself a great cup of tea by harvesting right outside your...