Are you looking to grow herbs in your kitchen garden? 12 Herbs That Grow In The Shade Most vegetables and herbs need plenty of sun in order to grow and thrive. Five hours of sunshine is usually thought of as the bare minimum. However, there still are a few delicious herbs that you can grow …
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WhenYouGarden.com Series: Article 11 – Grow Your Own Herbs Growing Your Own Herb Garden Professional chefs worldwide love to pinch off some fresh herbs when cooking. The fragrant herbs fresh off the stem adds a unique taste to any dish. Wouldn’t you love to be able to do the same? Herb gardens do not need to be elaborate …
Are you looking for some herbs to plant, but not sure which ones to choose? We have a LARGE list of herb recommendations along with mini plant profiles on each one. To finish off those recommendations, we have FIVE EXOTIC herbs for those of you who are daring gardeners! Grab your shovel, because we’re going …
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Did you think that cane sugar is the only natural solution to all things sweet? Think again! Since this sweet little plant of Stevia or sweet leaf can produce extracts up to 300 times sweeter than sugar! Stevia, a genus that classifies about 240 different species under its bracket, has one thing in common for …
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Chervil is an herb that most of us aren’t very familiar with. For the unknowing eye, it looks like parsley. However, looks are deceiving because this shy little herb is a strapping medicinal powerhouse! Curious to find out more about this delicate looking plant? What is chervil? Family: Apiaceae (carrot family) Genus: Anthriscus Species: cerefolium …
Your guide to planting, caring for, and harvesting basil. If candy came in the form of a plant, basil would undoubtedly be the one! Most everyone is familiar with the lovely aroma and cozy taste of basil-infused dishes. This aromatic herb not only graces hundreds of foods, but it has a significant role in the …
Quick Navigation Dandelion, The Herbal MultihealerThe RootAll About the LeavesHere’s What You Need to Know About the StalksWhat’s So Special About the Dandelion Flowers? Did you know that the delicate-looking dandelion’s name is derived from the French words ‘Dent de lion’ meaning the ‘Lion’s Tooth’? If you think that was an amazing fact, these floral herbs …
Quick Navigation Healing Benefits of Licorice, The Sweet Root Growing the Sweet Root Could you possibly imagine a medicine that is sweet? If not, you are clearly in for some surprise. Licorice, the plant that finds its origins in Southern Asia and spread through the middle east and Europe, has been charming the …
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A herb that not only possesses multiple medicinal and beautifying properties but also acts as a pivotal ingredient in the kitchen; sounds like magic? A mystic spice with its origin in India, Turmeric has only recently started gaining prominence as the healer and preventer of most ailments. Found in almost every kitchen in India, Haldi, …
Quick Navigation Taxonomy Attributes and Characteristics What Are The Benefits Of Lemongrass? Are you in the right hardiness zone to grow lemongrass? What’s the intended use of the plant, and where will you place it? In-Ground Planting Container Planting Ways to Propagate Lemongrass Harvesting Lemongrass Drying Lemongrass Grow, Eat, Repeat! Your guide to planting, caring …
