August 2012

Mosquitoes carry a lot of nasty diseases, including West Nile Virus. The WNV is carried by birds, that are bitten by mosquitoes, who then transfer it to humans and other [ ...click to read more ]

Not only is lemon balm used in cooking, baking, crafts, in teas, it is also a powerhouse of anti-viral, antispasmodic, and contains natural sedative properties. Lemon balm, [ ...click to read more ]

One of the easiest and most prolific herbs to grow, lemon balm has a fragrance much like lemon-flavored lollipops. Best climate and site: Zones 4-9. Full sun is best for the [ ...click to read more ]

Freezing- Cut stems or leaves of the herbs, rinse, pat dry with paper towels and freeze in zip-loc bags. Label the contents and freeze. Pull out what you need for recipes and [ ...click to read more ]

Herbs should be harvested when the oils that produce flavor and aroma are at their peak. Herbs grown for foliage should be harvested before they flower. An example would be [ ...click to read more ]

Instead of buying a rosemary seedling from your local nursery, you can grow some yourself fairly easily by taking cuttings from an existing plant. Choose branches that are [ ...click to read more ]