Herbs

Herbs look like the easiest thing in the garden to group together, but a few common pairings quietly sabotage each other through spreading roots, chemical warfare, or plain old mismatched watering.

Planting a medicinal herb garden is an excellent way to have a constant supply of healing plants on hand for the treatment of common ailments. The use of medicinal herbs is a time-honored way of treating everyday conditions such as coughs, colds, scrapes, burns, and other minor ailments. Growing medicinal plants at home guarantees that…

There are a number of uses for lemon balm: it can be infused in oil, used in tea, or dried for cooking and crafts. Lemon balm can also be frozen in ice cubes. Lemon balm (Melissa Officinalis) is part of the mint family. Like many mints, it grows robustly and is best grown in zones…

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, has many common names including Melissa, balm mint and sweet balm. Melissa is Greek for honeybee. It is an easy –to-grow garden herb, in fact, this perennial is so prolific…

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 bees and is a useful, prolific garden plant. Lemon balm, or Melissa Officinalis, is a member of the mint family. It’s easy to grow and easy to use for cooking…

A simple how to guide to create a butterfly garden. Environmentally friendly herb gardening to attract bees and butterflies. Insect pollinators are in serious decline. Bees and butterflies are dying. They have been in decline for some time, but recently the honeybee crisis, the disappearance of swallows from London, and the decline of butterflies has attracted…

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 requiring 6-8 hours of sunlight because many of them such as basil originate from the Mediterranean. It’s good to know that there are many herbs that thrive beautifully in shady…

Planting a basic herb garden is the fastest and most satisfying way to start your edible garden. On one hand, many herbs are perennial, meaning you’ll have years of joy from one weekend’s work. On the other, they are fairly inexpensive, so if you decide to dig it all up and move it around three…

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 to southern and central Asia and to the Mediterranean, where is it known to the Greeks as the “joy of the mountains” The oregano plant is just as spectacular in the…

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, rosemary, and fennel. The thyme herb plays well with other herbs and has a tendency to make friends with other flavors easily. It’s also as attractive to multiple pollinators when it’s…

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, with a little care and good selection, can deliver flavor, color, zest and zing to your meals and drinks all summer long, no matter how high the mercury rises. Topping the…

Have you ever wondered how to grow rosemary in your own garden or home? This aromatic herb, with its needle-like leaves and distinctive fragrance, is a staple in kitchens and gardens worldwide. But beyond its culinary uses, rosemary offers numerous benefits, making it a fantastic addition to any home garden. In this guide, we’ll walk…

Hummingbird mint or giant hyssop is a favorite perennial for xeriscaping because of the beautiful flowers and drought-tolerant nature agastache has. Gardeners are always looking for long-lasting blooms, hardy plants that are easy to care for, and drought resistant plants that will help conserve water or survive in container plantings with ease. Agastache is a…

Do you like Italian food? If so, you’ve probably tasted oregano before. Oregano is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine, but it’s also a great addition to other dishes too. There are many different types of oregano, and each has its own unique flavor and set of benefits. In this blog post, we will…

Herbalism is one of the oldest forms of medicine, and it is still practiced today. There are many different types of herbs that can be grown in your garden for medicinal use. In this blog post, we will discuss 11 of the most popular herbs to grow for medicinal purposes. We will also provide information…