Herb Garden

How to Eat a Dandelion

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Originally from Greece, this member of the Compositae family (sunflowers) is now common around the world. The flowers, the petals and the roots are all edible. Discover how this garden "weed" can be easily used in your kitchen... more »

How to Grow an Herb Garden Indoors

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You say you're longing to have fresh herbs at your fingertips, but home (at least for the moment) is a gardenless apartment? Don't despair. With a sunny windowsill and a bevy of pots, you can keep yourself supplied with seasonings, teas and ... more »

How to Grow Bell Peppers

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Peppers have always been a popular vegetable to grow in the garden. Bell peppers are native to Central and North America. A sweet green pepper is a pepper that is not yet ripe. Let it grow, and it will turn red. Not only the texture will change, ... more »

How to Grow French Sorrel

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Two types of sorrel have been called French sorrel. Their leaves are distinctly different and one, the buckler, has a tangy, sharp lemon flavor. The Rumex scutatus, or buckler sorrel, is the type usually used by the French in sorrel soup. Both ... more »

How to Grow Garlic

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True aficionados of garlic claim that once you've tasted the homegrown version, you'll never eat a store-bought bulb again. Garlic takes about eight months to mature. Fortunately, it thrives through the winter as far north as USDA zone 2... more »

How to Grow Herbs Organically

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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... more »

How to Grow Vanilla

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Vanilla is an orchid. Orchids are the largest plant family in the world, and vanilla is the world's most labor intensive agricultural product. The only places in the U.S. where you can grow vanilla are in green houses, in South Florida and in ... more »

How to Use Dill as a Companion Plant

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If you've never tried companion planting to control weeds and pests in your garden, you may be working too hard to control these common gardening troubles. Once you discover the joys of companion planting, your garden will be healthier and you ... more »

How to Use Peppers as a Companion Plant

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Peppers are a popular garden plant. You can grow either sweet or hot varieties, so there are some for every taste and recipe. Peppers also make great companions to many other vegetables and herbs, so grow a bumper crop of peppers this year. Read ... more »

How to Grow Sweet Basil

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Sweet basil is the most popular species of the most popular herb. It is a hardy plant which thrives in hot climates with lots of sunshine and good soil. In the very warmest climates, sweet basil is a perennial, or grows year-round. In cooler ... more »

How to Plant an Herb Garden for Pets

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An herb garden can be enjoyed by every member of your family--even those with four legs. Plant a special herb garden with your furry friends in mind, and at the same time create a beautiful space that everyone can enjoy. Read below for tips on ... more »

How to Prune Basil

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The popularity of Mediterranean cuisine has made basil a popular herb. It is hardy and easy to grow and harvest. Because of this, basil has become a staple of home herb gardens. Regularly pruning basil plants allows for a longer growing season ... more »

How to Grow Cilantro

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Part of the parsley family, cilantro is used in many Asian and Tex-Mex style recipes. Cilantro easily grows in any type of soil and prefers to be outside particularly in the spring and early fall. By using both the leaves and the seeds, you can ... more »

How to Grow Garlic Chives

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Growing garlic chives, also known as Allium chinense, is an easy and delicious hobby. These decorative and tasty perennials can be grown in the ground or simply potted alongside everything else in the herb garden. Use the following tips to grow ... more »

How to Learn Mint Varieties

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There are sixteen varieties of the genus Mentha mint plant. All of the varieties share the trait of taking on a particular taste. Several varieties share various flavor nodes that exhibit sweet and savory traits. Red mints are a peppermint ... more »

How to Plant an Herb Garden in Southern Florida

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If preparing fresh food is a passion of yours, there is no better way to enhance your culinary creations than by using herbs you have grown yourself. South Florida is a great place to cultivate many kinds of herbs that will add flavor to your ... more »

How to Use Herbs as Ground Cover

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Herbs can be used as an attractive, fragrant ground cover that you can walk on. They look beautiful and are easy to plant in beds, between stepping stones or anywhere you'd like a fast-growing alternative to grass. They'll add color, texture and ... more »

How to Build an Herb Spiral

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Herb gardens are popular areas that people sometimes have in their backyards or in their kitchens. Herb gardens are a great way to provide commonly used fresh herbs and spices. An herb spiral is a method of growing herbs that will improve the garden... more »

How to Grow Hyssop

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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 bee and butterfly gardens. It grows to about 2 ... more »

How to Grow Mullein

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Mullein has been used since ancient times for protection and healing. The ancient Europeans believed mullein could protect them from attacks of wild animals if stuffed in the shoe. Such folklore may come from the plants unusual soft leaves. ... more »

How to Grow Salad Burnet

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Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) is a clump-forming perennial herb in the Rose family (Rosaceae), and is native to Europe and Asia. Salad Burnet thrives on chalky (alkaline) soils. It was cultivated in medieval gardens and is now naturalized in ... more »

How to Grow Spearmint

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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 relative, peppermint. Spearmint has a more savory ... more »

How to Grow Sweet Bay Tree

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The Sweet Bay Tree--"Laurus nobilis"--is a large, dense, aromatic evergreen shrub or ornamental tree in the Laurel family "Lauraceae." It's found growing in oceanic regions throughout the Mediterranean, and is prone to damage from harsh frosts. ... more »

How to Plant a Patio Herb Garden

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Fresh herbs are a great addition to any cooking venture, and what better way to keep your kitchen supplied with them than to plant an herb garden on your patio. Planting an herb garden on your patio isn't only a practical use of space, but it ... more »

How to Use Broccoli as a Companion Plant

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Many presidents might not like broccoli, but it's a very popular plant in the home garden. Broccoli has quite a few companions that it can help grow stronger and fuller, and it can be beneficial to many different herbs, too. Here is how to use it ... more »

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