Herbs
Whether just starting out, looking for growing info, or need help identifying edible herbs, you’ve come to the right place. There are a number of herbs that can be grown in the garden—some for medicinal reasons, some for aesthetic reasons, and others being common herbs you can eat, cook with or use in teas. Learning how to grow herbs is easy, and with the right know how, identifying edible herbs will become second nature. So whatever the reason, we can help with all your herb growing needs.
Herbs
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Borage Varieties – Are There Different Borage Flowers
Borage is a tall, sturdy herb distinguished by deep green leaves covered with fuzzy, white hairs. Home herb gardeners can select from four primary varieties of borage, all equally beautiful and easy to grow. Learn more about various borage plant types here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Container Grown Borage: Learn About Growing Borage In Pots
If you don't have space in your garden, or if you're concerned about the plant's rambunctious growth habit, consider growing borage in containers. This article will help get you started with growing borage in pots.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Borage Cover Crops – Using Borage As Green Manure
Using borage as green manure allows the nutrients brought up by the plant's deep taproot to be dispersed into the upper areas of soil when the plant composts. The result is healthy soil, rich in nutrients and deeply aerated earth. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Borage Seed Growing – How To Plant Borage Seeds
Even if you can't be convinced to bring it into the kitchen, borage is a favorite of bees. Borage is great to have around, and so easy to grow. Learn about borage seed propagation and growing borage from seeds in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Grapefruit Mint Info: Care Of Grapefruit Mint Herbs
Most of us are familiar with popular mint types, but you're missing out if you don't try some of the more unusual mint varieties. Grapefruit mint makes an attractive addition to your herb garden. Find out more here.
By Anne Baley
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What Is Mint Rust: How To Treat Rust On Mint Plants
For keepers of mint, rust fungus is one of just a few serious diseases to bear in mind. Read this article for information on mint rust symptoms and how to treat this disease. A little know-how can go a long way.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Sweet Bay Leaf Spots: Care Of Bay Tree Leaf Problems
Growing bay leaf trees have been cultivated for centuries for their subtle flavor, aroma, and medicinal uses. That's why leaf spots may make one cringe. Find the causes and care of bay leaf tree problems here.
By Amy Grant
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Hanging Herb Garden: How To Make An Herb Planter
Enjoy all your favorite herbs throughout the season with a hanging herb garden. Not only are these easy to grow and versatile, but they're great for those with little to no space. Click here to learn more.
By Nikki Tilley
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Best Holiday Herbs – Grow A Christmas Herb Garden
A Christmas herb garden will provide you with unique flavors or scents for holiday dishes and crafts. Click this article to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Storing Garden Herbs: Tips On Preserving Herbs From The Garden
If you grow herbs outside and want to use them year-round, preserve them. What are some of the best ways to do that? Click here to find out.
By Liz Baessler
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Dill Plant Types: What Are Some Different Varieties Of Dill
Dill is a great herb to have around. It has fragrant, delicate foliage, bright yellow flowers, and a flavor like none other. But there are a few different varieties of dill, and it may not be easy to know which one to grow. Click here to learn more about it.
By Liz Baessler
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What Is Ornamental Oregano: Learn How To Grow Ornamental Oregano
Ornamental oregano plants bring all these attributes to the table as well as unique beauty and fun trailing form. What is ornamental oregano? It is a peacock of the herb family with many decorative uses. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Black Cotton Plants – Tips On Planting Black Cotton In Gardens
Looking for something unusual to add to your garden? Have I got an extraordinary beauty for you - black cotton plants, which are related to the familiar white cotton. Intrigued? This article provides tips on how to grow black cotton, harvest the plant, and more.
By Amy Grant
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Lime Basil Herb Care – Learn How To Grow Lime Basil Plants
Growing lime basil isn’t difficult, and the herbs can be planted in the garden or grown in containers. You can even grow lime basil plants indoors on a bright, sunny windowsill. For more information about this citrus herb plant, the following article can help.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Is Magical Michael Basil – How To Grow Magical Michael Basil Plants
Magical Michael basil has an attractive appearance and makes a showy plant for decorative pots and front home displays. Learn about it here.
By Laura Miller
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Verbena Tea Information: Learn About Growing Lemon Verbena For Tea
Lemon verbena really does have an authentic lemon twang, flavor, and fragrance. Interested? Click this article to find out about making tea from verbena, growing lemon verbena herbs for tea, and other helpful verbena tea information.
By Amy Grant
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Lemon Verbena Pruning Time: When To Prune Lemon Verbena Plants
Lemon verbena is a shrubby herb that grows like crazy with very little help. However, cutting back lemon verbena every so often keeps the plant neat and prevents a leggy, spindly appearance. Not sure how to prune lemon verbena? This article will help.
By Mary H. Dyer