There are two options for growing herbs. People who live in apartments or who do not have access to a wide enough patch outdoors can grow their herbs indoors. Indoor plants are less likely to be affected by worms, insects, yellowing by the sun and weather issues. As long as you have ac...
don't have a garden it doesn't mean that you can't grow herbs. If you don't have a garden you can always grow it on your terrace, balcony or even inside in you window. Most herbs like to be in the sun. You should make sure that your herbs get at least 6 hours of sun a ...
Follow this guide to grow fresh herbs inside your house year-round. Learn how to care for 10 different herbs that you can throw into your favorite weeknight dinners for extra flavor.
Making delicious, refreshing candied rosemary is easy with this old-fashioned recipe. Use candied rosemary in mixed drinks, as a garnish for desserts, or have it with a hot cup of tea. Rosemary is easy to grow, especially in pots.
Container herb gardens can be grown in nearly any container. Grow herbs in pots on a sunny patio or deck near your kitchen for easy access. Hanging herb gardens are perfect for a porch or balcony garden that receives at least half-day sun. Maximize your space by growing in a hanging bask...
How to Grow Herbs As a general rule of (green) thumb, place your herbs in a spot that gets at least six hours of sun daily. To test the strength of sun, Bonnie Plants suggests that you turn off all lights on a sunny or partly sunny day, and periodically check to see how natural...
Dill is an annual herb that is in the same plant family as celery. Fresh dill is commonly used for pickling and served with salmon. It loses flavor quickly so it is best used fresh. It is easy to grow and has many medicinal uses too. Read more about dill here. Dittany of Crete Dit...
(Compass Lettuce), which refers to its tendency to grow with its leaves growing slightly upright in a north-south direction. They actually twist their leaves in that direction in order to avoid strong sunlight burning the foliage at midday. I can’t be sure they actually do grow like that,...
Growth may be slow in the winter when there isn't much natural light. During those months, consider investing in a grow light or LED light while you wait for spring to arrive. Water—But Not Too Much You'll be surprised by how little water it takes to sustain a small herb. To make...
some parts of which contain essential oils useful in food, medicine and/or cosmetics and which usually grow in temperate regions, both in the wild and under cultivation. They do not develop persistent woody tissue. Spices are generally derived from woody plants that grow in tropical areas. They...