Growing Herbs

Articles on how to grow herbs.

Herbs in Astrology – First House Aries

March 25, 2015 // 1 Comment

Aries the Ram… March 21st- April 21st Element- Fire Planet-Mars Metal- Iron Negative qualities-forceful, stubborn, and strong -willed Positive qualities-passionate and [ ...click to read more ]

Herbal Pharmacy – 6

March 3, 2015 // 0 Comments

With literally thousands of herbs with medicinal properties, it would be very difficult for me to choose which to keep on hand at home. I have selected these herbs for their [ ...click to read more ]

Salvia lyrata – also known as lyreleaf sage, wild sage, cancerweed

February 20, 2015 // 2 Comments

If you live on the U.S. mainland, especially the eastern half, you’ve probably seen this prolific plant growing along roadsides or in vacant lots. It is also planted [ ...click to read more ]

Your Best Garden Ever- Part 3

February 19, 2015 // 0 Comments

Cucumbers: Considered a tropical vegetable. they thrive and seem to grow overnight when the temperature is above 80 degrees. Plants and vines are frost tender and should not [ ...click to read more ]

Your Best Garden Ever- Part 2

February 17, 2015 // 0 Comments

Planting season for spring crops begin 6 weeks before the last spring frost, but tomatoes and peppers and other warm season vegetables are planted later. Usually May 10th is [ ...click to read more ]

Starting a Vegetable Garden (Videos)

January 23, 2015 // 1 Comment

Here are some videos on starting a vegetable garden… Raised Beds Garden Frames Topsy Turvy Planters How to start seeds for a vegetable garden [ ...click to read more ]

Herb Catalogs

January 15, 2015 // 0 Comments

This month would be a good time to design and plan the 2015 herb and vegetable garden. Over the past several years I’ve taught students that the best and [ ...click to read more ]

Herb of the Year for 2015 – Savory

January 4, 2015 // 1 Comment

The International Herb Association has selected savory as Herb of the Year for 2015. A beautiful herb it is, and a well deserved honor indeed. Savory’s use as a cooking [ ...click to read more ]

All About Echinacea

January 1, 2015 // 1 Comment

Echinacea ~ Also known as purple coneflower. Soil/Sun – Grows best in full sun, and prefers a sandy or rocky soil. Echinacea likes to grow in wide open areas. A long [ ...click to read more ]

Energize With Mint

November 18, 2014 // 1 Comment

Peppermint is gaining in popularity as a weight loss herb and for its ability to curb cravings for sugar. When the herb reaches the small intestine it sends ‘I’m [ ...click to read more ]