The important thing to remember about herb gardens is that they are relatively easy to cultivate and will do well as long as they have good drainage and ample sun. Growing herbs adds great beauty to the landscape and provide variety and flavor to any recipe in which they are used. Click on the articles below for guides, ideas and more.
Acclaimed for its distinctive citrus scent, the much-lauded Citronella plant, scientifically known as the Citronella Geranium, is a popular addition ...
Lemongrass or Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a perennial, tropical grass native to South Asia, and South-East Asia. Due to ...
Home herb gardeners are growing tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) to accompany many egg, fish and poultry dishes. Its delightful licorice-like flavor ...
Red creeping thyme (Thymus praecox) spreads quickly to make a lush carpet of small leaves and bright blooms! When touched ...
Home gardeners are growing chives (Allium schoenoprasum) for their gentle flavor, bright green leaves and attractive purple flowers. And they ...
Growing fresh herbs through the winter under lights is easy. Here's how.
Here's how to grow this attractive, drought-resistant herb instead of grass.
Magnificent marjoram, with its aromatic leaves and warm flavor, is easy to grow and available in many varieties.
Grown in containers or as a border plant, Hyssop is extremely attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
This highly aromatic herb is grown for its many culinary uses as well as a hardy ground cover.
An easy to grow annual, borage leaves and flowers have a mild cucumber-like flavor.
A hardy perennial with dark green shoots and a big, bold flavor — tastes like celery!