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Learn how to grow herbs such as mint, lavender, rue, rosemary, oregano, borage, and tarragon in your own herb garden in this free video series.
There are 12 videos in this series:
Dill is an herb used for making pickles and can be grown in your own herb garden. Learn how to grow dill in your herb garden in this free video.
Catnip can be grown in your herb garden and used to make fragrant teas. Learn how to grow catnip in your herb garden in this free video.
Rosemary is beautiful and fragrant plant that you can grow in your own own herb garden. Learn how to grow Creeping Rosemary in your herb garden in this free video.
Borage is an herb that can be used to decorate plates and is also known for its fragrance. Learn how to grow Borage in your herb garden in this free video.
Cuban Oregano is an herb that has nice aromatic fragrance and is often used in cooking. Learn how to grow dill in your herb garden in this free video.
Corsican Mint is fragrant herb that you can grow in a rock garden or in your own herb garden. Learn how to grow Corsican Mint in your herb garden in this free video.
Russian Tarragon is an herb used in soups and as a garnish, and can be grown in your own herb garden. Learn how to grow Russian Tarragon in your herb garden in this free video.
Cilantro is an herb used in making salsa, dips, enchiladas, and other Mexican food dishes. Learn how to grow cilantro in your own herb garden in this free video.
Rue is an herb that is commonly used in making tea and should be planted in well draining soil with vermiculite. Learn how to grow rue in your herb garden in this free video.
Mint is an excellent herb for your herb garden, and it requires a lot of water. Learn how to grow mint in your herb garden in this free video.
Italian Oregano has a finer leaf than other oregano plants and grows well with vermiculite in the soil. Learn how to grow Italian Oregano in your herb garden in this free video.
Lavender is a well-known herb for its nice aroma. Learn how to grow lavender in your herb garden in this free video.
Growing herbs in your own herb garden allows you to harvest herbs whenever you want without going to the store. Knowing what type of herb to plant, where to plant it, and how to cultivate and harvest it can be difficult. However, growing an herb garden can be very easy with gardening tips and advice from someone who knows how. In this free online video series, learn how to grow various types of herbs from Stan DeFreitas, aka "Mr. Green Thumb." DeFreitas will tell you what you need to know to grow herbs such as dill, catnip, rosemary, borage, Cuban Oregano, Corsican Mint, Russian Tarragon, and cilantro. Additionally, DeFreitas will teach you how to grow rue, mint, Italian Oregano, and lavender in your own herb garden.
Stan DeFreitas Stan DeFreitas, also known as "Mr. Green Thumb", has experience as an urban horticulturist working for the Pinellas County Extension Service and has taught horticulture at the St. Petersburg College. "Mr. Green Thumb" has spread gardening know-how on radio, TV and newspaper columns in both the Clearwater Sun and the Tampa Tribune. DeFreitas is the number one gardening advisor in the state of Florida, was the first to establish a "community garden" in Pinellas County, and helped start the first Master Garden Program in Pinellas County. DeFreitas was also twice Jaycees Horticulture "Man of the Year", was awarded the landscape design award from the city of St. Petersburg Beach, and was the host of the highest rated garden show on local PBS.dkdk
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