What a wonderful world it would be if every boring front-porch bush was replaced with a big, beautiful rosemary plant. Do your part by learning how to grow rosemary. The herb that looks like a shrub, rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) has … Continue reading
Bee balm (Monarda didyma, also known as Oswego tea and bergamot), is an absolutely gorgeous flowering perennial herb that attracts hordes of bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. An absolute essential flower for any serious butterfly garden, bee balm is even edible—it’s … Continue reading
The unsung heroes of perennial herb gardens, chives (Allium schoenoprasum) do double duty: not only are they lovely to look at, they're a versatile and delicious perennial herb. Learn how to grow chives and you can add fresh-cut chive stalks … Continue reading
Celebrate the Holidays with Herbs from Your Garden Just because summer's long gone doesn't mean you can't still treat yourself to some home-grown garden goodness. If you snipped and saved clippings from your garden herbs (or still have a healthy … Continue reading
Growing perennial herbs in your city garden is a great way to stock your kitchen and beautify your backyard. Not only do many perennial herbs look (and taste!) fantastic, they're a surprisingly low-maintenance way to save on pricey, store-bought fresh … Continue reading
