Herb gardens

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31 July 2020

The ancient Greeks called it the “joy of the mountain” and kept sprigs around the house both for cooking and as an

29 July 2020

You can grow sage in any large container so long as it receives full sun. Here’s how.

27 July 2020

In ancient China, pharmacologists extolled the benefits of mint for regulating qi – energy – in the human body. Here’s how to

27 July 2020

With its insinuations of camphor and citrus, and its delicate peppery crunch, parsley cuts fat and lends a vigorous zing to almost

24 July 2020

The tiny, pungent leaves of the coriander plant make a handsome thicket of fresh green in either a sunny or partially shaded

22 July 2020

We grate it onto coleslaw or use it as a main ingredient in a fiery sauce that traditionally accompanies roast beef. Here’s

22 July 2020

Unlike those overbearing herbs that dominate whatever dish they touch, French tarragon is a gentle mediator of flavors. Here is how you

21 July 2020

You don’t need an elaborate plan. They are quite the neighborly bunch. Here’s how you can fix a place for herbs in

19 July 2020

The ancient Greeks used lavender to fight insomnia and back aches. Mary is said to have washed the feet of Jesus with

9 June 2020

You can use a wide variety of legumes, grasses, and herbs as cover crops, but for sheer versatility, borage is probably among

2 June 2020

These days, many homeowners grow amaranth strictly as a front lawn ornamental plant. Here’s how to grow it for edible greens in

21 April 2020

Gardening won’t address all our problems, but working with plants is a well-known stress reliever.