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How about a nice cup of tea from your own garden herbs?
Now that the main part of the garden is “mostly” put to bed and the shelves are filled with summer in jars, it’s time to settle in for the long winter. So, how about a warm, soothing cup of herbal tea made from your own homegrown herbs?
>> read “Herbal Teas” #Edibles #Herbs #Recipes
When you can't grow lemons, grow lemony herbs
No lemons? No problem. If you want to enjoy a homegrown lemony taste, consider growing some lemony herbs in your garden.
>> read “Lemony Herbs” #Edibles #Herbs #Plant Profile
Make your own herbal vinegars to add zip to your recipes
Here it is winter and I am yearning for the taste of my favorite fresh herbs. I prepared for this moment by making a variety of herbal vinegars in the early fall. It is a great easy way to add a gourmet zip to so many recipes – from salads to meats. Additionally, herbal vinegars can be used for cosmetic uses, medical purposes, plus household uses. Who would have thought you could have herbal vinegars on hand to beat the heat, as well as to battle illnesses and insects.
>> read “Various Vinegars” #Edibles #Herbs #How to
I decided to plant some herbs along with my annuals. That was the summer I broke free from my mother’s way of gardening and went out on my own. The fragrance and flavors of the herbs were more powerful to me than the colors brought by the annuals. In the years that followed, I learned how to grow, harvest, and preserve herbs.
>> read “5 Must Have Herbs for Summer” #Annuals #Herbs #Summer
An herb garden is an oasis of scents, textures, and flavors that add just the right zing to summer meals. But we aren’t the only ones who enjoy a burst of flavor on a hot summer day. Honeybees and other pollinators are drawn to the delicious nectar found in flowering herbs.
>> read “Creating a Bee-Friendly Herbal Oasis” #Beneficials #Herbs #Insects
When I was a young, inexperienced gardener, I had the fortune of stumbling upon Martha Stewart’s Gardening. The title was deceptively simple, as the book contained intricate herb gardens and rose gardens, which stretched hundreds of feet. But the book became dog-eared as I shamelessly copied loads of ideas she had.
>> read “Chives: Edible, Pretty and Easy to Grow” #Edibles #Herbs #Recipes
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme are a great combination, but let’s not forget one herb that’s easy to grow and an extremely versatile addition to the garden: dill.
>> read “The Real Dill” #Herbs #Plant Profile #Recipes
Ever wonder why some herbs are popular in summer while others gain prominence in fall and winter? There are some very good reasons why we use mint, parsley, lavender and lemongrass in summer, and why sage, rosemary, thyme, hyssop and others are considered winter herbs.
>> read “Warming Herbs for Winter” #Herbs #Recipes #Winter
If you could only grow one group of edibles, herbs should be at the top of your list.
>> read “Space-Saving Herbs” #Herbs #Ornamentals #Variegated
I really enjoy cooking with fresh herbs, but buying the packaged variety at the grocery store can really add up. So, this winter I’m growing my own indoors. We created a space-saving herb garden to hang on our kitchen wall. The design keeps herbs handy without taking up limited shelf or counter space.
>> read “Create a Space-Saving Herb Garden for your Wall” #Containers #Herbs #How toNew from our Bloggers:
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A complete guide to simple container gardening designed for anyone who has ever killed a plant. It includes illustrated instructions to create gorgeous, fool-proof container gardens that even you can't kill!
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Enhance your health naturally with herbs from your own garden. Even if you've never gardened before, you can care for yourself and your family using time-tested herbal remedies harvested from your own medicinal herb garden. Master Gardener Dorie Byers offers simple growing instructions for more than 20 versatile medicinal herbs such as garlic, chamomile, and echinacea. You'll also find recipes and tips for using the herbs for first-aid and preventive health care.
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