Growing herbs is easy and complements many dishes. Some herbs can repel pests and help improve the flavor of your crop.
Chives are beautiful herbs, grown for their mild, onion-tasting leaves and bright flowers. Chives are vigorous growers if given the optimal conditions to thrive. Near the end of the growing season, while the ground is still warm, they tend to grow into a thick, tight clump and need to be trimmed back and thinned to … Read more
While herbs grow well in poor soil, hard clay isn’t the best choice for most varieties. This is because though herbs will grow well even if the soil is deficient in ingredients, good drainage is important. Clay soil doesn’t drain well and retains water for a long time. Rosemary, in particular, dies easily with “wet … Read more
Don’t we all just love our aerogardens? These handy and easy-to-use marvels of science have made it extremely convenient for us to grow a variety of plants in limited space, with maximum efficiency. We can grow nearly all kinds of herbs with this wonderful invention. Still, there are some problems that one might face while … Read more
Chives are a commonly used herb and a favorite choice of many home gardeners. The tubular blue-green leaves are chopped and added to omelets, soup, salads, and fish. Chives are perennials. With just a little maintenance, they come back year after year with a fresh supply of flavorful herbs for your kitchen. One question most … Read more
Dill is an annual plant that vigorously self-seeds to continue giving fresh foliage every spring and summer for a constant supply of herbs for soups, salads, and pickles. Though dill is available in the warmer months, you can harvest fresh herbs for your recipes all year round by growing dill in pots inside. It’s the … Read more
With a fresh, green color, crispy texture, and a hint of onion and garlic flavor, chives are a favorite herb in most kitchens. But its culinary use is not the only reason why it’s so popular in home gardens. The beautiful purple flowers appearing in late spring make it a captivating ornamental to adorn entrances. … Read more
Chives are beautiful herb plants to have in your garden. Chives are easy to grow and don’t attract many pests and diseases. Chives are perfect for beginner vegetable gardeners because they are so easy to grow. Chives are one of those herbs you can plant once and they keep coming back year after year. I … Read more
You shouldn’t have to plan a trip to the supermarket every time to want a few sprigs of rosemary to top your dishes when you can have a garden of fresh herbs growing right at your windowsill! Yes! There are plenty of herbs that are exceptionally easy to propagate at home. For many of them, … Read more
Mint is an aromatic, fast-growing herb that beautifully complements salads, vegetables, meat, soups, juices, and even ice cream! If you have your own little mint garden, you probably already love it for the endless supply of fresh, flavorful sprigs to the kitchen. However, what’s not so adorable is when you find them flowering! In fact, … Read more
