Herbs
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Dill Plant Care: Tips For Treating Pests On Dill Plants
As with most herbs, dill is fairly easy to care for, but it does have its share of dill plant pests. Find out about getting rid of insects on dill and other dill plant care in this article. Click here for more information.
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Companion Planting With Borage – Plants That Grow Well With Borage
Companion planting is based on the idea that some plants perform better if they are located near a strategic plant partner that may attract beneficial insects, improve soil quality, or even share root space in a beneficial manner. Learn about borage and companion planting here.
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Lavender Harvest Time: How And When To Pick Lavender Plants
Harvesting lavender plants isn’t tricky, but knowing exactly how and when to do it allows you to get the most out of your bounty. Learn more here.
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Tips On Harvesting Oregano And How To Dry Oregano
Oregano has a pungent scent and flavor punch. It is an easy to grow herb, which is used fresh or dried. Learn about harvesting and drying oregano herbs in this article so you can have it readily on hand.
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Hemp Uses And Care: Learn How To Grow Hemp Seed
Hemp is the non-psychoactive variety of Cannabis. It has great potential as a grain and fiber material. There are approved varieties for planting depending upon where you live. Learn more about hemp seed here.
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Picking Sesame Seeds – Learn How to Harvest Sesame Seeds
Have you ever bitten into a sesame bagel or dipped into some hummus and wondered how to grow and harvest those tiny sesame seeds? And when are sesame seeds ready for picking anyway? Find answers to these questions in the following article.
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Storing Thyme - Drying Fresh Thyme After Harvesting
Thyme is one of the most versatile herbs, with various cultivars and flavors. Knowing how to dry thyme can help you preserve the delightful scent and flavor of this herb for easy home use. Click here for more.
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Wild Chives Identification: Are Wild Chives Safe To Eat
We cultivate our chives amongst our herb beds, but did you know that wild chives are one of the most common and easy-to-identify wild-growing plants? What are wild chives and are wild chives edible? Click here to find out.
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Cutting Back Anise Hyssop: How And When To Prune Agastache
Agastache, or anise hyssop, is an aromatic, culinary, cosmetic, and medicinal herb. Light trimming will keep the plant looking its best. In this article, we will discuss when and how to prune Agastache for the best results and a healthy plant.
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What Is Parsley Root: Tips On Growing Parsley Root
Growing parsley roots have big, parsnip-like roots and greens that can be harvested and regrown throughout the summer. To learn more about how to grow parsley roots in the garden, this article will help.
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Rosemary Topiary Tips: Learn How To Shape A Rosemary Plant
Topiary rosemary plants are shaped, fragrant, beautiful, and usable plants. In other words, they have a little bit of everything to offer - a beautiful, fragrant, sculpted plant that adds decoration to gardens and the home. Learn more in this article.
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Harvesting Anise Seed – When And How To Pick Anise Seeds
If you’re someone who loves anise, there’s nothing easier or more rewarding than growing and saving your own anise seeds to use year round. Click this article to learn more about how to pick anise seeds and preserve them so you can use and enjoy the spice year after year.
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What Is Greek Basil: How To Care For Greek Basil Herb Plants
Possibly the most well-known of this herb type, Greek basil is an open pollinated heirloom basil. It is used in many areas of Greece, where it grows wild. Click on the following article to learn more about this impressive basil plant variety.
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Common Ginseng Uses: What Is Ginseng Used For
What is ginseng used for? It is considered a panacea which can help enhance well-being. Ginseng remedies are wildly popular in Eastern medicine, where the herb is used for everything from curing the common cold to promoting sexual virility. Learn more in this article.
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American Ginseng Harvesting: Is It Legal To Harvest Ginseng Roots
Ginseng root can be sold for a good price, and it’s notoriously difficult to grow, so harvesting it in the wild is common. But American ginseng harvesting is controversial and regulated by law. Know the rules before you go ginseng hunting. Learn more here.
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What’s Wrong With My Ginseng – Learn About Ginseng Disease Control
Whether grown in containers at home or planted en masse as a means of income, ginseng is highly prized. It is easy to imagine that growers may become quite alarmed when faced with sick ginseng plants. Learn about common diseases in this article.
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Varieties Of Ginseng For The Home Gardener
There are several types of ginseng on the market today, including a few varieties of “ginseng” that are similar in many ways, but aren’t actually a true ginseng. Click on the following article to learn more about different types of ginseng.
