by Peter D Vizard It is great to have fresh herbs at your fingertips for kitchen and medical use. However it has been said that all things must come to an end and this applies to the seasons, which means the end of your fresh herbs. To be able to make the best of the herbs all year round, you will want to know how to preserve them so they can still be used during the colder months. When to Harvest The best time to harvest your herb plants is Read More

by Rachel Ray Herbs have been around for a very long time and served different kinds of purposes. They have been used to treat sickness and season cooking as well as being used in many craft projects. Interested in starting your own herb garden? Here are a few ideas on how to begin an herb garden. Time to come up with a plan. Think about the various types of herbs you’d like to try and the purpose of those herbs, such as for specific Read More

by Lee Dobbins Planting a container herb garden provides advantages that cannot be achieved through growing herbs in your garden. Container herb gardening provides the mobility necessary to protect your herbs from harsh outdoor weather and seasonal conditions, as well as predatory animals and insects. You will enjoy cultivating your herbs year-round in a more stable and forgiving environment than can be achieved through outdoor Read More

by The Alternate Medic What is food without herbs and spices, no matter where you are in the world the local cuisine will definitely require the addition of fresh herbs and spices. With the popularity of Gourmet Cooking shows on television we are all trying new tastes including dishes from all over the world. As most professional chefs prefer to use fresh herbs in their cooking why should we not follow in their steps and grow our own basic Read More

by Lee Dobbins Herbs used as cooking ingredients have been a practice for over a long time. Growing culinary herbs in your garden at home allows you to have a fresh supply of herbs for your own cooking. There are various kinds of herbs according to its taste, they may be spicy, salty and tangy. Parsley is a herb best applied to a fish dinner but this popular herb can be bestowed upon a variety of meals with appetizing results. Do not downgrade Read More

by Kent Higgins Good soil is a crucial component for growing healthy herbs, either in the ground or in containers. Herbs receive the energy they need for growth and reproduction from the sun, but many of the components they use to carry out these sun-driven chemical reactions are derived from the soil in which they are planted. The makeup of the soil determines a plant’s water, nitrogen and phosphorous content, as well as its alkalinity, Read More

by Susannah Singer The Chinese use it to treat kidney stones, the ancient Greeks bladder and kidney conditions. It has been called Buffalo Herb, Lucerne, and Purple Medic, but is best known as alfalfa, Arabic for ‘father of all foods.’ So what about this plentiful weed would give it such a prestigious name? First, alfalfa is rich in vitamins A (eye health), E (heart and cardiovascular health), U (treats peptic ulcers), B6 Read More

by http://www.MyIndoorherbgarden.com/ Many chefs and cooks buy their herbs from the supermarket. They either buy growing plants that they can cut and use as necessary, or freeze dried in ready made containers that they can keep in their cupboard. Both methods have their advantages, however nothing beats growing them yourself at home. Unfortunately, a lot of people find it hard to grow their own herbs, which is where a Chia herb garden can Read More

by Manuel Wiggins Best Way of Drying Herbs and Maintain the Quality Getting herbs from supermarket are not advised, since they have stored there for long time. It is advised to cultivate them in your garden and drying them personally. In this case, you will obtain the highest quality of herbs. There are many methods of drying herbs. One of them is to dry them in air. This way is good since it preserves the necessary elements of the herbs, such Read More

by The Alternate Medic What is food without herbs and spices, no matter where you are in the world the local cuisine will definitely require the addition of fresh herbs and spices. With the popularity of Gourmet Cooking shows on television we are all trying new tastes including dishes from all over the world. As most professional chefs prefer to use fresh herbs in their cooking why should we not follow in their steps and grow our own basic Read More