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Herb Guides

Enchanting walkways, sophisticated meals and beautiful edible gardens owe their appeal to these adaptable plants.

Growing herbs is a beginner gardener’s dream and a master gardener’s joy. Explore these guides for our wisdom on how to plant, tend and harvest these aromatic plants for year-round enjoyment.

How to Plant, Grow and Care for Borage in the Garden Easily

Gardens

An easy to grow annual, borage leaves and flowers have a mild cucumber-like flavor.

How to Plant, Grow and Care for Thyme Plant (Complete Guide)

Gardens

This highly aromatic herb is grown for its many culinary uses as well as a hardy ground cover.

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Red Creeping Thyme

Gardens

Red creeping thyme (Thymus praecox) spreads quickly to make a lush carpet of small leaves and bright blooms! When touched ...

Mint

Gardens

Cool and refreshing, mint is an easy to grow perennial with a multitude of uses.

Oregano

Gardens

Indispensable in Italian and Mexican cuisine, oregano is one of the most rewarding herbs to grow.

Parsley

Gardens

More than a table garnish, highly nutritious parsley is easy to grow, even indoors.

Rosemary

Gardens

Remarkable for its fabulous flavor and good looks, rosemary is easy to grow in containers from cuttings.

Stevia

Gardens

Native to Paraguay and Brazil, growing stevia is nature's sweet secret.

Tarragon - Everything You Need to to Know About Artemisia Dracunculus

Compost & Soil

What is Tarragon? Tarragon is a perennial herb that is used in culinary dishes commonly in French or Russian cuisine. This ...

Tarragon: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Tarragon

Gardens

Home herb gardeners are growing tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) to accompany many egg, fish and poultry dishes. Its delightful licorice-like flavor ...