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

by Peter de Vizard A basic herb garden is easy to create and it can be made in a small amount of space. If you live in an apartment or you have a small back yard you can still have a basic herb garden for daily use. There are a few things that you will plan for your basic herb garden. What type? You will need to decide what type of basic herb garden you want. Do you want the smaller container type herb garden or something larger, like a Read More

by Tom Johnson The popularity of growing your own herbs is increasing all the time. It’s one of those gardening delights that you’ll get much pleasure in doing and the rewards are fantastic. There are so many good things to enjoy about growing your own herb garden that you’ll want to increase your productivity by planting more and more. Have you seen the cost of buying fresh herbs from the store? Way too expensive compared to Read More

by Charlie Reese Using an Herb Drying Rack If you are an herb gardener who dreads the end of the growing season, you should invest in an herb drying rack to extend the period of time during which you can enjoy your herb harvest. One of the best things about cooking with herbs that have been dried on an herb drying rack is that dried herbs are extremely concentrated compared to fresh herbs. If you are accustomed to cooking with fresh herbs, you Read More

by Charlie Reese Tips and Hints for Successful Herb Planting An herb garden can be a fantastic addition to any garden, especially if you plan it carefully beforehand. Every single one has its own charm and range of uses, which means you can pick the exact range and selection that you will put to the most use in your garden. Every herb is available to buy separately, which means that it is easy to create your ideal herb garden within easy Read More