How to Successfully Grow Basil Indoors
Growing basil indoors is a simple and obvious way to enjoy basil all year round. But even though basil remains one of the easier herbs, others are not so successful. And if you’re one of them, here are some common growing mistakes that could be the reason why your plant is not thriving as it […]
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Lavender herb is famous for its scent and I love it especially when it’s coming from my own home herb garden. It is often used for perfumes, lotions, essential and massage oils, potpourri and other fragrant products. It’s also known to have a calming and sleep-inducing effect, whether drank as a tea or as an […]
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Growing parsley in your home ensures you of fresh and flavorful harvest of leaves that you can use right away. This herb has been used all throughout history as both a culinary and medicinal herb. Although we normally thought of it as a food garnish, the uses and benefits of parsley certainly puts it as […]
Continue Reading...Herbs and a Healthy Home
You may want to grow herbs for a lot of reasons. And indeed, I can tell you that home herb garden is wonderful addition to your home and your backyard. With its wide array of uses and applications, you know you’re in for a potful of benefits. Also, the very idea of keeping and nurturing […]
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If you are fortunate enough to have room for an outdoor home herb garden, you will find that it will provide you with a wonderful and tasty hobby. That said, if you are planning to use the same area from one year to the next, you will need to make sure that you start your […]
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If you love the taste and scent of Rosemary herb, then you are sure to enjoy growing this particular herb. Fortunately, you will find that this particular herb adapts easily to indoor growing conditions as well as outdoor ones. In fact, you may find that it is one of the easiest herbs to grow and […]
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As you may be aware, some herbs are more potent when they are dried out or placed in oil suspensions. Therefore, if you plan on growing a home herb garden, it will also be of some help to know more about harvesting herbs. Even though different herbs will require different types of preparations, you can […]
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If you’re interested to know how to grow herbs but you do not have much room to create a regular garden, you can still place planters around your doorway, and other areas. For the most part, apartment dwellers, as well as individuals with small yards may find this method more suitable than trying to create […]
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If you cannot eat pizza unless it has a good dose of Oregano herb on it, then you can well understand why this herb is so popular when it comes to cooking. Interestingly enough, Oregano has a number of other useful benefits that you may not be aware of. While you may need to grow […]
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There is nothing quite like fresh basil, parsley, and oregano for seasoning sauces, meats, and other foods. Even if you purchase fresh herbs from the supermarket, they will never have the aroma and full flavor associated with herbs that are picked just a few moments before you use them. That said, if you do not […]
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As you may be aware, the Lavender herb is often known for its fragrance and beauty. This herb also has a number of other properties that make it useful as a source of food and medicine. Even though most people use the flowers for a wide range of purposes, the leaves can also be used. […]
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To start an herb garden is not as difficult as you might think many herbs are hardy, growing easily in any soil, and capable of thriving in any light. Some are even able to withstand extreme temperatures and even drought conditions, enabling you to use them year-round. Before you start an herb garden, however, you […]
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Learning how to plant an herb garden is easier than you might think. If you have a little bit of time, an herb garden can be started in as little as a day. It won’t be long until you’re enjoying fresh herbs from your garden. The first step to planting your home herb garden is […]
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For tea drinkers, planting a tea herb garden can be an easy way to keep your favorite teas on hand. When used for medicinal purposes, fresh herbs can be more effective than dried. However, fresh herbs are difficult to find in stores. Most are dried to enable them to be stored and shipped. This can […]
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Using medicinal herbs for healing is a growing trend in healthcare. However, buying herbs can sometimes stretch the budget. Also, since herbs sold in stores are usually grown elsewhere and shipped to the store, they may be less effective at treating ailments when compared to fresh herbs. Growing medicinal herbs yourself is an option to […]
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One of the best things about windowsill herbs is that they are fun and relatively easy to grow. The smells of fresh herbs wafting through the house, the enjoyment of adding fresh ingredients to your food dishes is an experience in itself. Potted herbs, in small containers can easily be moved from one window to […]
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Herbs have in all times been used by man, the origins can be traced back to ancient Egyptians and is also found in ancient China. All through the Bible, references are made as to the use of herbs in the households. The use of herbs is also described in documents dating from the medieval period. […]
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Using herbs you have sown and planted requires a little bit of know how. In order to make the best use of the herbs, you will need to harvest them. Timing the harvest is the key factor. Harvesting does not mean to cut down the whole plants: you should leave 2/3 of the plant to […]
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Using a herb garden kit can be a short cut to getting your herb garden alive. Often the lack of knowledge holds us back. We might wonder about things like: do some herbs do better if they are grown from seeds, and which ones? Which kind of soil should we use? All herb garden kits […]
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Herb garden plants come in so many different types and species: they can be annuals, perennials, or biennials just like other types of plants. This article will get you started in understanding general different types of herb plants and what they are used for. But if you are interested in a specific herb, you need […]
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If you do not have a garden, you can just as well grow herbs in your apartment. Herbs can also be grown indoors in pots or window boxes. You can also use containers or hanging baskets. Growing an indoor herb garden is not much different from growing herbs in your backyard. The same growing requirements […]
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Some of the most famous herbs come from Italy. These herbs are amongst the tastiest too and contribute to the renowned Italian cuisine. These herbs are mainly: basil, parsley, oregano, fennel, rosemary, garlic and sage. Basil is widely used in Italy for cooking and adds flavor to many receipts. But it is not it’s only […]
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