There is nothing wrong or different about a green garden, and if you are interested in planting an all green garden, you should consider an aromatic one made up of herbs. There are many aromatic green herbs that can be added to any garden or garden bed in a way that gives it a fragrant […]
4 Climbing Herbs for a Trellis or Arches
Filling an arch or trellis with new plant growth is always a task that needs a lot of attention at the start and careful care for the duration of its life. As soon as you choose an herb that you want to see growing over an arch in a garden, or up a trellis placed […]
Herbs to Grow in Shade
Not everyone is blessed with a garden that can be grown in full sun, so learning about the plants that can survive in the shade is a learning process. When designing your shade garden, make sure you consider herbs that can be planted in the shade, because there are actually several of them that not […]
5 Ways to use Thyme in the Kitchen and Home
Thyme is a very versatile cooking herb, being used to flavor both meat and vegetable dishes, and also used to garnish vegetables and fruit. In addition to its many uses in the kitchen, thyme is useful for other reasons throughout the rest of the home. The tiny leaves that cover each stem pack a fragrant […]
Best Herbs to Create a Scented Path
The best gardens are not only beautiful to look at, but provide everyone with a way to treat all the senses. Herb gardens are especially aromatic, and fit into so many types of gardens, and so many corners of the garden. If you have a garden path already laid out that needs something to really […]
Best Herbs for Cutting
When you are designing an herb garden you usually plan what you are growing for several different reasons. Because herbs are so fragrant and can be used for so many purposes, they make great cut flowers. If you are interested in growing herbs for cutting, there are some choices that are better than others in […]
Growing a Mexican Cuisine Garden
Traditional Mexican cuisine relies heavily on the use of fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs to spice almost all of the dishes that are created. If you are a fan of Mexican food and want to be able to prepare a variety of dishes with food that you are able to grow in your own garden, […]
5 Most Popular Herbs to Grow on Your Patio
Herbs are very popular to grow at on your patio as most can grow in containers quite easily. Some herbs need to be planted by themselves in their own pot because of how large they get and others are quite happy being tucked into a corner of a container. Fresh herbs can easily be used […]
Easiest Flowering Herbs to Grow
There are so many reasons to grow herbs- to flavor your cooking, add to beauty product, create teas and for medicinal use, among others- but herbs, like other flowers can be grown for their beautiful flowers. Some herbs create beautiful blooms of delicate flowers that add interest and fragrance to a garden. Whether you are […]
Beneficial Houseplants
There are many beneficial houseplants. They not only look pretty, but can serve a purpose also! I grew up with an Aloe Vera plant in the kitchen and they’re still common in kitchens today. It’s an easy plant to to care for. It also has benefits other than just being a houseplant! Aloe Vera plants […]
