Archive for the Container Herbs Category
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Welcome Back! I have some new information for you about your container herbs. Don’t forget to check out the new poster page.If your apartment leaves little room for growing things, you can use planter boxes to host an herb garden. An herb garden also requires a more minimal commitment [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Herbs add flavor and personality to any dish. Herbs fresh from the garden are especially flavorful. There are a wide variety of herbs that can be grown at home, anywhere from pots in a sunny window to a full-scale herb garden.
Many herbs can be grown from seeds that are planted each year. Some herbs are [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
As winter sets in, you usually start getting worried about the plants that you have in your garden because they might not be able to fight the frost or resist the chilly winds. This holds true especially for herbs because they are delicate. Indoor herb gardening is the answer to all your worries regarding your [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
The thing I like most about growing chives is how easy it is to grow this plant (I’m all about easy). This colorful and tasty kitchen herb is hardy to zone 3. Chives are perennials, requiring normal to rich soil and all-day sun. The pink flowers are edible and have been known to be used in salads. They [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
A basic herb garden is not hard to create and it can be created in a remarkably small amount of space. Everybody loves an herb garden. The idea of gathering fresh herbs from the garden to use in the kitchen is so enticing. Therefore, no matter if you live in an apartment or you have [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Although the majority of herb users purchase their herbs from markets, either fresh or dried, you can cultivate and preserve your own herbs. That’s right; throughout history herbs have been dried, preserved in salt or vinegar and, in more recent years frozen. Whether using garden herbs in culinary, medicinal or aromatic applications – fresh, frozen or preserved, [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Think of how marvelous your home smells when there are wonderful kitchen aromas wafting around while you are cooking with fresh herbs. It could be your Aunt Helens recipe for marinara sauce or a well spiced Indian dish given to you by your neighbor. The key is the fresh herbs that give each dish [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
An unexpected arrival of guests? There is nothing at home but a bit of olive oil and some vegetables. You have that old recipe which you can toss up for a brilliant meal of pan fried veggies. But what bout fresh basil? Darn! That one ingredient that makes all the difference. What do you [...]