Growing tarragon is no small feat. Don't plant tarragon from seed and be sure to taste the actual plant seedlings before you plant it (as flavorless tarragon is surprisingly common). Once you've found a plant with good flavor, cherish it, … Continue reading
Growing parsley is a wonderful way to get this under-appreciated biennial herb on your plate. Slow to germinate but eager to grow once it gets started, fresh parsley is surprisingly tasty, pretty and nutritious. Growing Parsley Sowing Guide … Continue reading
A soft, velvety relative of mint, sage has a smell and flavor that brings home memories of savory Thanksgivings and holiday meals. Growing sage is a heart-warming way to truly bring the holidays home by growing and sharing that which … Continue reading
An essential herb for just about every good ethnic dish you've probably ever had, cilantro (also known as coriander) is a fast-growing annual herb with a bright, green flavor that's phenomenal fresh and cooked. It doesn't transplant well though, so … Continue reading
If you're looking for an all-around garden winner, try growing chives. Not only are chives tasty and versatile herbs, they're attractive flowers that attract plenty of beneficial bugs to the garden. Pretty, tasty and relatively fuss-free, chives are a must-have … Continue reading
Whatever your palate craves, there's sure to be a basil cultivar to satisfy it. If you're an adventurous gardener and cook, rotate different types through your garden each year and explore the rainbow of fresh, earthy flavors that this versatile … Continue reading
For a lovely annual herb, try growing dill. With feathery fronds that bloom in frilly umbrellas of bright greens and yellows, dill is delicious in salad greens and with fish, and it's a lovely and prolific addition to any herb … Continue reading
Finding the Right pH Ranges for Your Herbs While in general most herbs will grow in soil with pH ranges between 6.0 and 7.0, the actual pH values that individual herbs like best can vary quite a bit. If you're … Continue reading
Learning how to dry herbs is one of the best ways you can extend the life of your herb garden. Not only is it economical (growing herbs in your garden means big savings in the kitchen), but if you harvest … Continue reading
