Herb Gardening

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potted herbs with scissors on a table
How to Grow Herbs Indoors

Raise a fresh, convenient cooking garden in your kitchen.

mustard blossom and seeds
How to Grow and Harvest Mustard from Seed to Sauce

This lovely plant grows one of the healthiest condiments.

A row of potted herbs in front of a window.
Grow an Indoor Herb Garden

Here are 5 of the easiest and most commonly used herbs to grow indoors.

Close Up Fresh Dill
How to Harvest Dill Weed

Harvest the dill weed from your garden in three easy steps.

freshly harvested dill weed
3 Tips for Storing Fresh Dill

How to keep your fresh dill lasting and flavorful

lemon balm and a jar of essential oil
How to Plant and Grow Lemon Balm

As a variety of mint, it's prolific and flavorful.

Bundles of white sage
Planting and Harvesting White Sage

White sage is a desert plant found in Southern California.

A sage plant.
Sage, Herb of Immortality

Sage is a staple in most kitchens.

a bundle of savory
Savory, the Herb of Love

Savory has been used in cooking and as a medicinal herb for more than 2,000 years.

leaves of lemon balm
How to Harvest and Store Lemon Balm

Lemon balm grows like mint, but has different uses.

dandelion salad with cucumbers
5 Surprising Uses for Dandelions

These valuable herbs are commonly mistaken for weeds.

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An Introduction to Herbs

Every since the beginning of civilization, man has used what was available to him.

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Angelica, the "Angel of Herbs"

Angelica reportedly has healing powers, and is used in herbal medicine for a variety of ailments.

Herb Gardening in the Shade

Shade tolerant herbs are perfect for the garden with limited sunlight.

Various fresh herbs hanging up to dry.
Growing and Storing Herbs in Winter

Get the flavor of your garden all year long.

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Borage

Borage, long known for its medicinal uses and culinary capabilities, is an herb rich in history.

Wild thyme in a rock garden.
Thyme, the Herb of Courage

Good for your eggs, your feet, and your garden.

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Parsley Pruning Tips

Pruning always goes far in improving the productivity and beauty of your parsley plants. Check out these tips to make the job easy.

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Tips for Transplanting Parsley

Parsley is an herb that is used on many different dishes. This slow growing plant loves the sun and is

Purple sage.
Purple Sage: Planting and Care Instructions

How you can plant purple sage, an evergreen shrub that makes beautiful flowers throughout the year.

A garden with a small, yellow sign reading "sage".
6 Different Types of Sage

Although you made have heard of using sage in the kitchen, there are many other types to grow in your garden for other reasons.

A bright green sprig of mint.
All About Mint

Mint is the herb of hospitality.

Fresh and dried sage leaves lay on a cutting board.
How to Dry Sage Leaves

Aromatic sage actually becomes more flavorful after drying. Follow these tips for drying your own.

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Identifying Parsley Diseases

Parsley is a favorite herb that is a staple in culinary gardens. It is widely used in cooking and is