Herbs
Emmanuelle Adds A Little Punch To Their Cocktail Mix
Emmanuelle, located behind PYT at the Piazza at Schmidt’s, raises the bar when it comes to mixology.
Herbal Remedies From Your Garden
The New Year begins with hope for health and good fortune – and often a hangover or bellyache from overindulging at holiday parties. For centuries, people have found relief in herbal remedies from the garden.
Cool Gardening Opportunities For Fall
Even though fall has arrived, all is not lost in your garden. Plants that hate the heat and thrive in the cooler seasons are happy to be back in your garden – and on your table once again – come September.
Let Herbs Flower In Fall
All summer long, most gardeners stop herbs from flowering by pinching off the tips but, by September, I relent and let my herbs produce pretty little flowers.
Boxwood Basil
French Basil is well-known around the world, also called Greek Bush Basil, Spicy Globe Basil, or maybe the most common name it goes by is Boxwood Basil. And it’s a somewhat versatile little herb.
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Put Your Edible Garden In Pots
I don’t grow tons of food and none of it in the ground but rather, in big planters to put it at easy reach for me, yet further from the bunnies.
Herb May Help Cancer Side Effects
According to the results of a Mayo Clinic study, high doses of the herb American ginseng over two months was found to reduce cancer related fatigue.
Pretty And Practical Potted Plants
Herbs are a pretty and practical filler for pots. Low growers like oregano and thyme spill over the sides in a lovely way; while higher herbs like basil, mint and rosemary add some structure as taller companions to flowers.
An Annual Mistake
There’s a reason experts say not to plant annuals before Mother’s Day around here, because until mid-May, there’s still the chance of an overnight frost.
Spring Cleaning That Can Be Done Now
This is a good time to get your dirty old pots ready for spring.
Give The Gift Of Herbs
You can make a lot of great holiday gifts from dried herbs you grew this year.
The Gift Of A Garland From Your Garden
Decorate a friend’s house for the holidays with a gift from your garden — a gift that will keep on giving into the new year.
Gifts From Your Garden
Gifts you make yourself can often be the best of all – and gardens are filled with both gifts and supplies.
Add A Little Flavor To Your Garden And Your Meal
Planting a pot of herbs makes it easier to recreate all kinds of favorite flavors and recipes, since fresh herbs are often best scattered on food as it comes off the grill.
