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

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

Herb Gardening Made Simple: 8 Must-Haves for Your Summer Garden

Herb Gardening Made Simple: 8 Must-Haves for Your Summer Garden

I don't remember when I fell in love with herb gardening. For a very long time, herbs have been one of my favorite types of plants to grow. Perhaps that's because growing herbs was one of my first gardening successes.

Whether I'm growing herbs in a big garden or containers on my deck, there are a few that I always plant. And the bonus here is that they're all easy to grow.

Read on for my top 8 must have easy to grow herbs for you to try in your garden this summer

Posted in herb gardening, herbs

Growing Herbs Indoors Made Easy

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

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