A patio or kitchen herb garden makes a gift that takes a very little work and organization when special occasions like Mother's Day, birthdays and other events occur. If you find yourself scrambling for an inexpensive-yet-personal last-minute gift for your mom, sister, aunt, grandmother or friend, an herb garden can be almost free to put together, especially if you have friends who grow herbs.
Indoor Herb Gardening Ideas for Your Small Space Kitchen If you're dismayed at the high cost of some herbs and spices when you go grocery shopping, one solution is to grow your own. This can be done in your kitchen, where the herbs will be handy for...
A windowsill herb garden is a great way to give you fresh herbs all year round, no matter where you live. Herbs grown inside will not have the same vigor as those grown outside, but with five to six hours of sunlight, a small windowsill herb garden will provide a cheap and...
Just about every dish tastes better with fresh herbs -- and there's no better way to get fresh herbs than to grow them yourself in an herb garden. From classic herb favorites such as basil, rosemary, mint, and thyme to lesser-known herb varieties, follow these growing, tending, and harvesting tips for herb garden success.
Nature and crafts go hand in hand in this series of articles focusing on North American plants and wildlife. Each article is designed with kids and families in mind and includes an educational element along with a coordinating craft project. Today's topic: common herbs and their many uses.
Suggested Herbs basil ('Purple Ruffles' or 'Dani')sageoreganocommon thymesweet marjoramlavenderrosemaryparsleychivescilantro Pick a Location Pick the location for your herb garden. An ideal location would be a few steps from your kitchen, but any spot that gets about six hours of sun a day is good.