How to Air Dry Herbs
Harvesting and drying: Herb leaves should be cut when the plant’s essential oils are at their highest levels. Leafy herbs like basil, chervil, marjoram, lemon [ ...click to read more ]
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From the Herb Basket – 13
Did you know? lemon basil leaves are not only aromatic and flavorful, they can also be diabetic friendly and possibly aid in weight reduction. Here’s a recipe for [ ...click to read more ]
All About Parsley
Parsley is a biennial herb, forming a dense rosette of leaves in the first year and flowering in its second year. There are three distinct types of parsley. Probably [ ...click to read more ]
Garden Tips
If ants are a problem, try sprinkling a mixture of ground cinnamon and dried catnip around the porch and outdoor areas. A good place to buy ground cinnamon and dried [ ...click to read more ]
World Environment Day
World Environment Day [ WED ] is celebrated every year on June 5th, to raise awareness and promote positive environmental action to protect nature and planet Earth. [ ...click to read more ]
June in the Herb Garden
Time to re-pot any 3 inch herb plants that you bought at the garden center. Go to the next largest size pot, 6 to 8 inches. Use a good potting soil, Hyponex, Miracle [ ...click to read more ]
Tick Tock
It’s that time again- time to start protecting yourself against Lyme disease and its carrier. ” Don’t let a tick make you sick.” That’s good [ ...click to read more ]
From the Herb Basket
Going camping? Here’s a neat idea for packing herbs, spices, salt and pepper. Transfer your favorite herbs and seasonings into empty Tic Tac containers. Mark [ ...click to read more ]
Watering and Feeding Herbs During Summer
Lavender, Rosemary, Oregano,Thyme and Sage: These herbs like the soil a little on the dry side. Give them just enough water to keep them from wilting when temperatures [ ...click to read more ]
Good Eats
Grilling… A perfect steak needs very little seasoning, but most grilled foods benefit from oil and herbs as they cook. Brushing the grill with vegetable or olive oil [ ...click to read more ]
Mystical Magical Herbs 