Growing Herbs

Growing an Organic Herb garden is rewarding and a lot easier than you may think. Herbs are beautiful, you can eat them, and they will benefit your garden in so many ways, give them a try and...

Stevia plants are native to South America, particularly the country of Paraguay. They have the additional names of sweet leaf, sugar leaf or Stevia rebaudiana. This tender perennial is a member of...

Sage (Salvia officinalis) also known as clary sage, vervain, garden and common sage, is a small evergreen shrub that only grows to about 1 or 2 feet tall. Greenish gray leafed with wiry, woody...

Lemongrass is a useful herb to have on hand if you enjoy cooking Thai dishes or making citrus-scented teas. It is easy to grow year-round, even in cold climates, because it thrives indoors,...

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) and Java patchouli (Pogostemon heyneanus) are the two species within the Pogostemon genus used to make the heady-scented essential patchouli oil. Long used to repel...

Growing herbs on a balcony can be an easy and convenient way to enjoy fresh herbs, provided you allow the herbs a healthy amount of sunlight in which to grow. Herbs are versatile in dry climates,...

The Canadian province of Manitoba spans a region where the lowest temperature each winter usually hits minus-30 to minus-45 degrees Celsius. To grow herbs in this climate, it is important to find...

Growing herbs for the home is cost effective and can add a beautiful touch to your yard and some fresh ingredients to cook with in your home. Purchase one or two plants from a garden supply store...

Rosemary bushes are easy to grow as long as they get six hours of sun a day. Rosemary will not tolerate cold winters, but if you live in a cold climate you can grow plants in a container and take...

You can shape herbs to grow to look like a sculpture by cutting and training the main growth shoots. The fragrance and visual charm of an herbal topiary can be a welcoming addition to the garden...

Ancient civilizations believed in the curative power of herbs. Hippocrates used herbs when diagnosing illnesses and, during the Renaissance, universities teaching botany and herbalism sprung up....

Strawberry pots aren't just for strawberries. They also make ideal herb planters, perfect for the gardener with limited space. Place your strawberry pot herb garden near the kitchen door and...

Strawberry pots are usually made of ceramic and are from one foot to three feet tall. They have six to eight holes or slot openings where you can plant strawberry plants to cascade down the sides...

Basil is one of the more versatile herbs---and is used in many Italian and Indian dishes. Although it is most often used as a dried herb, fresh basil is tasty on fresh salads. When you learn how...

Fresh herbs are a delight. They add surprising depth to meals, smell great and are easy to plant. For gardeners with limited space and time, the best part is that herbs don't require a large plot...

Once you have used fresh herbs in cooking, there's no going back to the dried stuff in a bottle. Herbs are relatively easy to plant, grow and maintain, giving you all the fresh herbs you need to...

You can have nice fresh herbs to cook with, even when it's snowing outside, by growing them indoors. Some herbs don't need quite as much light as others and are wonderful candidates for your sunny...

There is nothing like fresh oregano and growing it right at home. Oregano offers a great flavor for almost any food, even beyond Italian. The problem for many people is where to grow it, but the...

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

If you are contemplating your first herb garden, start with a small area by the backdoor of your kitchen where you can place containers. The very smallest of herb gardens can be grown right on...

Even if you don't have the time or space for an outdoor garden, you can reap the rewards of gardening by keeping a supply of freshly grown herbs at your finger tips. Herbs require little space to...

If you have ever wondered about growing your own wheatgrass, look no further. Growing your own wheatgrass is a fun project You can use any flower pot or container that you would normally use to...

Parsley is an edible herb that is used to add flavor to dishes as well as color. It is a hardy plant that grows well even in cooler zones. It does not take up a lot of space in a garden and can...

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...

Peppermint, spearmint, curly or Italian parsley, rosemary, thyme, basil, chives, oregano, cilantro, dill and garlic are just a few of the many herbs that can be grown indoors. Some herbs require...

Nothing adds to a meal like the taste of fresh herbs. It is actually relatively easy to make your own successful herb garden at home for a fraction of the cost required to purchase fresh herbs at...

Ginger is a perennial herb which originate in the southwestern coast of India. Gingers were introduced to the West approximately 2,000 years ago. The edible ginger, "Zingiber...

You can save money on your grocery bill without compromising on flavor by growing your own herbs indoors during the winter. Mediterranean herbs like rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano and tarragon...

Indoor gardening can be a very fun hobby, and the rewards are very fruitful. Lame pun intended. Have you ever been interested in growing your own fruits, vegetables, or herbs inside? This...

Invasive and fast growing, mint is best grown in a container in the ground, which will restrict its root spread yet provide adequate moisture. Use a standard pot or bottomless bucket; some...

Lavender is both a popular landscape plant and a popular herb. It adds color and fragrance to the garden, and with some special care, it can grace an entry, patio or deck, too.Container gardening...

Pineapple sage is a tropical variety of sage grown as a perennial in zones 8 to 11 and an annual in other parts of the country. It is just beginning to gain popularity in the United States. Used...

1. Make sure that you are planting in spring 2. Put in the kind of wet soil 3. flaten the soil 4. Now get your oregamo seeds 5. make a 1 inch hole plant only two seeds for each hole 6. At least 2...

Ginger is a great herb for adding spice to Asian and Mid-Eastern food dishes. You can grow ginger plants in your home from a simple ginger root purchased at the store and use them for cooking. You...

For one of the easiest propagation methods for new gardeners, try increasing your herb garden output by using runners. Mint and bee balm work well for propagating by runners. These herbs send out...