Herbs
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Planting Borage: Ultimate Growing Guide For Sublime Starflowers
With its bright blue, bee-friendly flowers, the starflower is a versatile annual herb. Our expert guide to planting borage shows you how to make more of this edible beauty
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How To Grow Cilantro Indoors: Complete Care & Growing Guide
Learning how to grow cilantro indoors will keep this delightfully tasty herb at your fingertips in the kitchen.
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How To Grow Basil Indoors – For Fresh Year-Round Flavor
While basil is a commonly grown herb outdoors, this easy-care plant can also be grown indoors. Read the article that follows to get tips and information on how to grow basil indoors.
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Hardy Winter Herbs: Cold-Hardy Herbs For Outdoors
A cold climate herb garden may take a serious hit from frost and snow. Luckily, there are plenty of herbs that can withstand the cold, as well as ways to protect those that can't. This article will help with tips on caring for herbs in cool climates.
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Puntarelle Chicory: Complete Guide To Growing Puntarelle
If chicories are at the bitter end of the salad spectrum, puntarelle chicory is the most beautifully biting of the lot. Here's how to grow your own.
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How And When To Harvest Garlic For The Best Flavor – Plus, Top Tips For Success
Harvest garlic when at least one third of the leaves have dried and turned brown. Dig the bulbs out with a trowel - don't pull!
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Why Fall Garlic Planting Is The Best Method
Fall is a great time to get garlic planted in the garden. Cold weather gives it a good start for a rich aromatic spring harvest.
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Best Companion Plants For Thyme In The Garden
While companion planting isn’t an exact science, thyme proves to be one of the best companions for some, but not all garden plants.
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What Herbs Can Be Planted Together? Best Combinations To Try
We all know the benefits of vegetable companion planting, but what about growing herbs as companion plants? Click here to learn more.
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Ginseng Seed Propagation – Tips For Growing Ginseng From Seed
Love ginseng but don't want to buy it? We'll teach you how to grow your own ginseng plants from seed.
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Homegrown Mint Benefits Your Health
Click here and learn how homegrown mint benefits your health.
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Bolting Cilantro - Why Does Cilantro Bolt And How To Stop It
Cilantro always bolts eventually, but here are some tips about getting the best from this delicious herb and how to keep it going.
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Lavender Container Care: Tips On Growing Lavender In Pots
Lavender is a beautiful herb to grow in pots, planters or other containers. Read on for tips on the best practices.
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Uses For Dandelions: What To Do With Dandelions
Dandelions are considered weeds by many people, but they're actually useful. Consider all the uses for dandelions before dismissing them.
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Keep Plants Pest-Free With Garlic Spray — It's Easy, Eco-Friendly, And Effective!
Insects either love garlic or detest it. Some don't mind it, but others avoid it like the plague. Learn how to use it to your advantage here.
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Mint Plant Companions – What Plants Grow Well With Mint
If you have herbs, you probably have mint. But what should you be growing your mint next to? Click for mint companion planting tips.
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Trimming Basil Leaves: Tips For Cutting Back Basil Plants
Basil plants are known for their outstanding aromas. The leaves of this herb have a high concentration of essential oils, making it a great addition to various cuisines. What then is the best way of pruning back basil plant leaves? Find out here.
