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 […]
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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
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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 called Dandelions have many more facts to amaze you! Read on. Dandelions are perennial plants native to Europe that thrive on nitrogen-rich soils
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Could you possibly imagine a sweet medicine? 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 new world with its sweet medicinal properties since the 17th century. The best part? You can reap
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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,
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Your guide to planting, caring for, and harvesting lemongrass. We have a plant that is going to “wow” your socks off! If you live in the southern regions of the U.S., especially Texas or New Mexico, you have most likely seen this plant. But did you know that behind the plant is a powerhouse of
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What is the best way to grow herbs in a garden? Herb gardening for beginners can be a fun venture if done right. It helps to have a few strategies “under your belt” before starting a garden. One of the most common questions that come up is, “How do I make my herb garden successful?”
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