Herb bunch refers to clusters of aromatic plants such as basil, cilantro, and parsley. Here, you’ll find helpful tips on growing a range of herbs for your recipes.
Nothing gets me more excited for summer than the smell of fresh basil. This versatile herb is one of my favorites and is incredibly easy to grow. One of the great things about basil is that it grows back after you cut it. If pruned properly, basil can grow to be big and bushy, supplying…
Basil is one of the most fragrant and flavorful herbs to grow in your garden. But it can be hard to enjoy when your plants become too tall and leggy. It can leave you wondering if your basil is even worth keeping around. Well, the answer is yes! Leggy basil can still be planted in…
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is the edible form of sweet-scented salvias grown in ornamental borders. Until recently, sage was a reliable perennial herb in almost every climate. However, due to shifting weather patterns, wetter winters, and drier summers, these once-resilient plants are becoming harder and harder to keep. In this article we’ll look at the conditions…
Oregano can theoretically survive winter outdoors in almost every climate and is hardy right down to -30°F (for reference, that covers most of Alaska!). So why is it so hard to grow outdoors here, and what can gardeners do to help oregano survive winter? Well, the answer lies more in the type of winter than…
Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is any easy herb to grow which is native to Europe and Central Asia. It has been introduced to Australia, New Zealand and North America where it is a common weed in crops and pastures. It has a number of common names, including common sorrel and garden sorrel, and as a member…