Growing Herbs

Tarragon is a perennial herb that thrives in warm, dry climates. Russian tarragon will grow from seed. But the more popular French tarragon propagation is done through root division or from...

The silverado sage is a flowering plant native to Texas and Mexico. With velvety greenish-grey leaves and purple or pink flowers, the silverado sage makes an attractive addition to your home...

Whether you grow your own basil in an herb garden or you have leftover fresh basil that you have purchased at the grocery store or farmers market, don't let those flavorful leaves go to waste. ...

Mint is a prolific grower that must be tended to prevent it from encroaching on neighboring plantings. In most turf wars between mint and other plants, mint wins. Recognizing this, many...

The hydroponic method of growing plants in water dates back to ancient times. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon used a simple form of hydroponic gardening in 605 B.C. Every system, whether...

Herbs are a great additive to cooking and home prepared meals. Preserve the herbs to enjoy them for several months. Use the following tips to get started.

If you love to cook, or even if you are just beginning to enjoy culinary pursuits, you may already know that freshly picked herbs improve the flavor of food. The best thing about culinary herb...

Growing Cardamom from seeds is easy - once the seeds germinate.

Growing chives in a container is easy and can be very decorative.

Bay is actually a small tree known as the bay laurel, which can be planted indoors. Valued for its culinary uses, bay is native to the Mediterranean. The edible bay is Laurus nobilis; other bay...

Basil is part of the mint family, and like mint can easily take over a garden. Planting it in a container is the best method for keeping it contained. When you plant basil in a container, you can...

Nothing increases the flavor of cooking like tossing in some fresh herbs to spice up your recipes. Herbs are a great alternative to salt and really add some wow to your cooking. It is easy to...

Lavender is a fragrant herb in the mint family. With its grayish green leaves and purple flowers, it's a beautiful addition to any garden. Its sweet smell lasts even after it's dried so it's a...