Hold onto your scratching post because we’re about to dive headfirst into the world of growing catnip! I assure you that you’ll find catnip easy to grow, both indoors and outdoors. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about how to grow catnip. We’ll also share other surprising uses for catnip […]
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The smell of dill evokes wonderful childhood memories of my mom surrounded by fresh cucumbers from the garden that she magically turned into jars of dill pickles. Obviously, it wasn’t that easy to create those pickles, but dill is definitely one of the easiest herbs to grow in your garden. And there are so many
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Will you love growing sage because it has such a delicious flavor and fragrance or because it’s an almost fail-proof herb? I am definitely all in for easy-to-grow plants and sage fits the bill. But the taste and smell of freshly crushed sage leaves… oh my! In this guide on how to grow sage, we’ll
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You can’t beat fresh cilantro for the flavor. We love growing this herb because of the refreshing flavor it adds to your dishes and the essential nutrients it provides in your diet. If you’re thinking of adding cilantro to your home garden, you’re in luck; it’s a relatively easy plant to grow. In this guide,
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As a gardener who lives in the woods, I completely understand your frustration with trying to grow herbs in the shade. But don’t fret… there are solutions. In this article, I’m going to cover the herbs that will grow in the shade. Then I’ll share the special care you can give to your shady herb
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Sage is one of my favorite herbs due to its intense fragrance and amazing earthy flavor in foods. I keep a sage plant growing in my kitchen window for quick plucking of leaves. However, summer brings an abundance of sage into the garden which is the perfect time to dry fresh sage for cooking. In
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Don’t let mosquitoes ruin your summer! There are plenty of old wives’ tales and myths about which herbs repel mosquitoes. But do any of them actually work? This article will dispel the myths and show you the most effective herbs to keep mosquitoes away. You don’t have to put up with pesky mosquitoes this summer.
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Your potting soil choice can make or break your potted herb garden. If the soil is too dense, it will be hard for the roots to breathe and extract nutrients from the soil. If it is too porous, it will dry out too fast and your herbs will wither up. Even if you’re an experienced
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The flavor of a bay leaf adds so much to soups, stews and pasta sauces. If you are blessed with a Sweet Bay Tree (Laurus nobilis), you’ll enjoy harvesting and drying your own bay leaves. You can also dry bay leaves purchased at the market, so you always have flavorful bay leaves on hand. In
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