5 Herb Companion Plants for Healthier Plants, From Onions to Tomatoes
To take your garden from existing to thriving, you'll want to consider companion planting. These are plant pairings that have a symbiotic relationship in some way, helping the other one...
How to Propagate Cilantro in Water for Fresh Herbs All Year
Cilantro, unlike many other herbs, is best used fresh. If you regularly cook with cilantro, you know that keeping a supply of it on hand can be tricky because cilantro...
How to Propagate Mint the Easy Way to Get More Plants Without Spending a Dime
Mint has a reputation for being one of the most enthusiastic growers in the garden. It spreads easily, often taking over garden beds and treading into invasive territory. But that...
8 Tips to Propagate Herbs Like a Pro for Fresher Ingredients All Winter
Winter may feel more like a month of hibernation, but it's perfectly possible to enjoy gardening and see a few green shoots well before spring rolls around. One of the...
Basil Needs Special Care in the Winter—What You Should Do Now For a Better Harvest
Fresh basil is a flavorful, versatile ingredient in cooking, and one of the best ways to ensure an abundant supply is to grow your own. But what about after the growing...
7 Herbs That Can Survive the Winter So You Can Keep Harvesting, According to a Gardener
Many perennial and biennial herbs live throughout the winter, despite freezing temperatures. These include some "Mediterranean" herbs, which you may not immediately think of as being cold-hardy. But certain herbs...
Rosemary Needs Special Care in The Winter—What You Should Do Right Now For Happy Herbs
Rosemary adds a woodsy, energizing aroma and savory, herbaceous flavor to any dish. But this Mediterranean plant requires protection and special care to make it through the winter in very...
This Mint Variety Is the Perfect Addition to Any Fall Herb Garden—How to Grow It
If you enjoy growing fresh herbs, then try adding apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) to your garden. This easy-to-grow perennial may become a new favorite for cool drinks, sweet additions to...
How and When to Harvest Mint to Keep It Under Control
Mint plants (Mentha spp.) are known for growing quickly and abundantly. While mint is beloved for its aromatic leaves, which can be used for cooking, aromatherapy, soaps, and more, the...
Why Your Basil Plant Is Wilting and How to Revive It ASAP, Straight From Experts
Basil is an herb known for loving sun and warm weather conditions, so it might be alarming to suddenly see the shiny, fragrant leaves shriveling up, and beg the question:...
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