Herb Garden

I love to read and study about herbs. I even grow a few in my home to use in cooking. I would love to grow lots outside, but I have a tiny yard and a dog. I was able to take a class about Herbs...

I love to read and study about herbs. I even grow a few in my home to use in cooking. I would love to grow lots outside, but I have a tiny yard and a dog. I was able to take a class about Herbs...

Herbs are generally easy to grow and relatively hearty given proper growing conditions, growing medium, light, water and nutrients. Fresh herbs are ideal for use in culinary endeavors or for...

Grow your own herbs and you'll notice the difference in your meals and your wallet. Fresh herbs pack more zing than dried, bottled herbs, but they come at an added cost. With your own herb garden...

Tomatoes from a hydroponic system have the same nutrient value and flavor as traditionally grown tomatoes. A hydroponic grow system will provide you with fresh tomatoes all year. Purchase kits...

An herb garden can be planted together with a pepper garden to make interesting combinations. The herbs and peppers will grow well together and will provide you with beautiful colors to look at as...

Most cats love catnip. It is great that you want to grow your own. What a special treat for your cat. Some people drink catnip tea to relax. It is said to have calming properties. Luckily, it is...

Sage is an easy herb to grow at home. It is an excellent choice for new herb gardeners in zones 4 to 8. Dried sage leaves make excellent wreaths and fresh or dried sage can also be used to flavor...

Many people like to grow herbs for food use, but it is surprising how beautiful some of the foliage is, and many herbs have flowers. It is really pleasant to go into the yard and smell the...

The Salvia Divinorum Plant is slow growing but fairly easy to cultivate. All you need is some salvia seeds or a salvia cutting of at least a few inches long. Keep reading to learn how to grow your...

One of the easiest herbs to grow is the chive. Essentially, the chive is in the onion family and each set of leaves grows from a miniature bulb.

If you use herbs in your cooking you can run up a bill just by purchasing herbs alone. Herbs add flavor to your meals and also are healthy for you. In the summer months you can plant herbs in...

The arrowroot plant, or Maranta arundinacea, was highly valued as a food source by Native Americans, who introduced it to Europeans. Arrowroot is not only valuable in the kitchen but is relatively...

Flax has long been a source of clothing fiber in the United States. Today its primary commercial purpose is to provide linseed oil from its seeds. Gardeners grow flax to get the benefits of its...

Use garlic cloves to sprout fresh tasty greens for garnishes and salad dressings.

Tansy is technically an herb, although some call it a flower and some call it a weed. It's reputation as a weed comes from the fact the herb is so adaptable it can grow almost anywhere. It's an...

Hyssop is a tall-growing, flowering herb which, in addition to its physical charm, has a number of medicinal and culinary uses. Also, bees and butterflies flock to the herb, so you can grow it in...

Lovage is an herb which can be used like as a spice--similar to parsley, or like a vegetable, similar to celery. It can even be used as a salt substitute. Or, you can just grow the herb for its...

Madder has been used as a source of dye for centuries, creating a beautiful red. The oldest materials dyed with madder belonged to Queen Arnegundis, the Merovingian queen, which date back to the...

A native of Europe, spearmint is a popular plant with home gardeners. It is hardy to the point of invasiveness; spearmint can easily take over an herb bed. It also is better fresh, unlike its near...

If you enjoy gardening and already grow herbs or are interested in doing so, growing and selling them can be a rewarding and profitable experience. There is an increasing demand for fresh herbs...

Grow an herb garden indoors to extend the growing season in your climate and to provide you with savory seasonings for your kitchen. Indoor herb gardens also lift your spirits during winter with...

Sweet Annie is an annual herb that can grow up to 6 feet tall. It is also known as Artemisia Annua, Sweet Wormwood and Chinese Fragrant Fern. It holds its color and scent well and is often used in...

Tarragon, with its slightly sweet licorice flavor, makes a tasty addition to many of your recipes and it is very easy to grow. This delicious herb is excellent in sauces, salads, soups and...

Herb gardens are fragrant, beautiful and easy to grow in a variety of climates. Plus, you can use what you grow in the kitchen. Find out how to start your very own herb garden.

You know you're going to eat them, so whether you grow parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme or basil and borage, grow them organically. Find out how easy it is to grow tasty herbs without pesticides.

You can grow this Mediterranean native for its leaves, which are known as cilantro, or for its dried seeds, called coriander. It's an annual herb that will grow in USDA zone 3 and warmer, but it...

Marjoram has a subtler flavor than its cousin oregano, but it's just as useful in the kitchen. It's also beautiful, with gray-green leaves and spikes of tiny white or pale pink flowers. It's a...

People tend to have strong feelings about horseradish: Either they loathe the stuff, or they can't imagine a roast beef sandwich without it. If you fall into the latter camp, here's good news:...

Given half a chance, mint will take over your whole garden. That natural vigor makes this hardy perennial a great, no-fail plant for beginning gardeners - or for anyone who needs a tough,...

Thyme comes in a multitude of flavors, fragrances, growth habits and hardiness ranges. But all varieties are tough, easy-to-grow perennials with pungent leaves and dense clusters of pink, white or...

Herb gardens are magical places, filled with plants that are as old as recorded time, as enchanting as a fairy tale, as evocative as a Shakespeare sonnet - and as useful as a bottle of aspirin in...

Although chamomile is a favorite herb for making tea, it's also a charming annual (grows just one year) flower that's perfect for cottage and other casual gardens.