One of the first harvests you'll have in your garden most likely will be some of your perennial herbs. And chives are some of the most prolific herbs in most…
Two Recipes to Make with Chive Blossoms
Category : herbs
How to Grow and Store Oregano
Oregano is a culinary workhorse popular in Greek, Italian, and Mexican cuisine. Mexican oregano is not from the same botanical family as the Greek and Italian varieties, however. It is…
What to Do with All Those Chives In Your Garden
As much as we love our chives and other herbs that come back every year - we often are left with an overabundance of the herbs to use up or…
Choosing the Right Type of Sage For Your Garden
Sage has a long and varied history as a culinary herb and medicinal plant. Native to the Mediterranean region, it was revered by Ancient Romans for its healing qualities. Later,…
Growing Your own Chamomile and How to Dry It
Chamomile has long been treasured for its medicinal qualities. * It is known primarilyfor its calming, healing and soothing properties. There are two main types of chamomile: Roman and German.…
How to Grow a Salsa Garden
The first step in planting a salsa garden is deciding what you want in your salsa. The basic ingredients for salsas are tomatoes, onions, and peppers of some kind. There…
How to Grow and Contain Summer Savory
Known for its aromatic, peppery flavor, summer savory (Satureja hortensis) makes a lovely addition to a container garden. Summer savory grows to a height of 18 inches and its narrow…
Tips for Adding Bee Balm to Your Garden
Bee balm, also known as monarda, horsemint, Oswego tea and bergamot, is a large perennial in the mint family. There are several breeds and species within the genus, which can…
What is a Subpod and Why Your Garden Needs One
Every year we plan the garden we want, and often need more space after we do our initial planting. It's this unending loop that most gardeners are in - we…
How to Create Temporary and Easy Greenhouses with Storage Totes
If you haven't started your seeds yet, now may be the time to do it! In just a few short weeks, it'll be time to plant our starters in our…