9 Herbs To Grow Indoors All Winter Long (By Zone)
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9 Herbs To Grow Indoors All Winter Long (By Zone)

Although herbs can be a total nightmare for many new gardeners, I personally found them pretty easy to grow in my early gardening days. Now that the size of my herb patches has grown substantially, they’re obviously a little more challenging to manage, but still require much less work and effort compared to regular flowering…

9 Companion Plants That Help Basil Thrive (and What to Avoid)
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9 Companion Plants That Help Basil Thrive (and What to Avoid)

Basil has long been valued in gardens not just for its scent and flavour, but for the way it supports other crops when planted thoughtfully. It’s a plant that performs best in warm conditions, with good airflow and consistent moisture, traits it shares with many other kitchen garden staples. But basil doesn’t just coexist with…

9 Herbs To Direct Sow In September For A Head Start In Spring
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9 Herbs To Direct Sow In September For A Head Start In Spring

I’ve written many articles on different plants and flowers in the past, but I just realized that herbs are a topic I’ve been overlooking for a while now.  Since September is right around the corner, I thought why not make up for my lack of attention to herbs by curating a whole list of herbs…

9 Common Basil Growing Problems And How To Fix Each One
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9 Common Basil Growing Problems And How To Fix Each One

Although basil may seem easy and fun to grow because of its compact size, it can actually give you a lot of trouble if you don’t go about it the right way.  In today’s article, I’m going to take you through a list of some of the most common basil-growing problems gardeners typically face, as…

When and How to Prune Rosemary for Bushier, More Aromatic Growth
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When and How to Prune Rosemary for Bushier, More Aromatic Growth

Rosemary has a reputation for being a tough, low-maintenance herb. It tolerates poor soils, hot sun, and long dry spells better than most culinary plants. But if you’re after lush, bushy growth with soft, fragrant stems that are pleasant to harvest—you need to prune. Not aggressively, but at the right times and with the right…

How to Prune Parsley the Right Way So It Keeps Growing Back
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How to Prune Parsley the Right Way So It Keeps Growing Back

Parsley (Petroselinumcrispum), a close relative of carrots and fennel, is technically a biennial but usually grown as an annual for its fresh, flavorful leaves. Parsley is one of the simplest herbs to grow, but regular snipping will help to keep it productive through the growing season. Whether grown in a garden bed, a container, or…