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From Salsa to Stew: Why Cilantro Deserves a Spot in Your Garden (Even If It Drives You Crazy)

By Donna Moyer Jun 19, 2025

From Salsa to Stew: Why Cilantro Deserves a Spot in Your Garden (Even If It Drives You Crazy)

 

Cilantro can be a tricky herb—beloved by some, despised by others, and quick to bolt in the heat.

But don’t give up on it! This one plant offers two flavors: fresh, zesty cilantro leaves in the spring and warm, aromatic coriander seeds by fall.

Read on to learn how to grow, harvest, and make the most of both.

 

Posted in cooking, herb, herb gardening, herbs, spices

Growing Herbs Indoors Made Easy

By Donna Moyer Feb 27, 2025

Growing Herbs Indoors Made Easy

I see lots of people in gardening groups just itching to plant even though it's still cold outside where they live. Houseplants are great but some of us are looking for more. However,  I found a way to add to my indoor gardening and have delicious herbs to use in my cooking.

Read on to find out how to grow herbs (and other plants) indoors quickly and easily.

Posted in beginner gardener, herb, herb gardening, herbs, indoor gardening, indoor plants, low maintenance gardening, vegetable gardening for beginners

How to Harvest and Use Fresh Garden Herbs

By Donna Moyer Aug 29, 2024

How to Harvest and Use Fresh Garden Herbs

If you’re like me, when fall rolls around and frost is on the horizon, you hate to just throw the plants away.

And if you've grown herbs you probably have a lot of wonderful foliage on your plants. So what’s a gardener to do with all of this beautiful herb foliage?

Happily there are lots of ways to preserve your herbs for use during the cold of winter.

Read on to find out how!

Posted in herb, herb gardening, herbs