Bountiful BasilBountiful Basil This essential herb offers a world of scents and flavors Years ago, when I was a novice gardener living in the city and yearning for the country, I noticed a garden in a tiny front yard and complimented the elderly gardener
Growing Herbs IndoorsGrowing Herbs Indoors How to have the flavors of fresh herbs throughout the winter Herbs are hot or cool, depending on your choice of slang adjectives. Everyone seems to want to grow herbs these days. And why not -- Herbs pay triple d
Herbal (Excess) RemedyHerbal (Excess) Remedy If you started growing herbs outside in the spring, you may suddenly find yourself inundated with an overflow crop. You might enjoy a summer menu made up exclusively of rosemary bread with chive butter, followe
Herbal AdventuresHerbal Adventures Herbs...the green flecks in spaghetti sauce, the soothing late night teas, the dried mixtures that keep the bathroom air fresh. But did you know that many prescription medicines contain drugs derived from natural herbs?
You should leave one or two pairs of leaves on the basil stem when you cut the herb back. New stems will sprout from the nodes where the leaves are attached.
MitsubaMitsuba This hardy Japanese herb puts the finishing touch on many dishes While mitsuba is not a new culinary herb, it is a discovery for most North Americans. Mitsuba ( Cryptotaenia japonica ) is a classic seasoning that is as popular in Asian cuis