Culinary Herbs – The Top Five
With the great variety of herbs available it's a tough decision to cut them down to a top five list. Find out which ones you should have in your herb garden.
A Cook’s Guide to Growing Herbs, Greens, and Aromatics
This charming and comprehensive book tells the inquisitive cook everything he or she needs to know about growing and eating a wide range of culinary plants from this gastronomic...
I Love Growing Herbs
I love growing herb plants, they are cheap and easy to grow, they grow well indoors through the winter and I get to eat them. Herb plants grown well in cheap plastic plant...
What You Need To Know About Herbs and Growing Them
Growing herbs is not as difficult as some would think. While many may have a green thumb that turns everything brown, herbs are quite forgiving provided you don’t forget...
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Flavorful Meals from an Italian Herb Garden
Posted by Herbs Today at 9:34 pm on March 09 2010
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Loading ... An Italian herb garden groups the herbs well-known in Italian cuisine together, such as oregano, basil, garlic and sage. Create a taste, smell and vision of Italy by creating your own Italian-themed herb garden. Its easy to do and adds authentic flavor to your Italian dishes.
Plant basil for a useful flavor-workhorse in Italian cuisine. Not only does basil dress up sauces and pesto, but also the...
Rodale’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs (Paperback)
Posted by Herbs Today at 10:17 am on March 09 2010
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This excellent reference is thorough, easy to use and fully illustrated with black-and-white sketches of individual plants and color photographs. More than 140 herbs are discussed in alphabetical order, including history, uses and cultivation. The uses of herbs are further explored in chapters on bathing, dyes, gardening, cooking, healing and cosmetics. Abundant recipes...
Easy Ways Of Storing Basil
Posted by Herbs Today at 5:48 pm on March 07 2010
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ... Basil is a versatile herb used in many dishes. It grows in summer but can be available all year round by freezing it, drying it, keep it in oil or turning it into a pesto. As we can see thare are several choices when it comes to storing basil.
Basil is an annual plant grown during summer time that comes in many varieties, including lemon basil, cinnamon basil, sweet basil, lettuce leaf basil and purple...
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-07
Posted by Herbs Today at 5:48 am on March 07 2010
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ... An incredibly easy, yet basic, pesto recipe. Ahhhh, the aroma of freshly chopped basil! http://bit.ly/8rC5kw #
Smithsonian Handbooks: Herbs (Smithsonian Handbooks) (Turtleback)
Posted by Herbs Today at 12:17 pm on March 06 2010
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Gifted English writer and herb-garden designer Bremness (Complete Book of Herbs) here produces a work of some interest, but little use. In an attempt to fit more than 700 herbs from all over the world into one glossy little book, no aspect of plant knowledge is more than merely touched upon. Although the photographs are numerous and crystal-clear, this is not a dependable...
Creating A Good Plan For Growing Garden Herbs
Posted by Herbs Today at 8:33 am on March 05 2010
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ... Growing garden herbs is a great way to add an attractive element to your existing garden. Having the right plan will help you to be able to not only grow fresh herbs, but also keep the garden you have. In order to get started with your plan, you need to take into consideration what conditions the individual plants will grow best in. The individual conditions, which will cause a plant to grow well...
Secrets of an Italian Herb Garden
Posted by Herbs Today at 1:06 am on March 04 2010
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ... Interested in starting your own Italian herb garden? Italian herbs can add spice and flavor to any meal. All of your favorite spices including basil, garlic, parsley and chervil are considered Italian spices and commonly appear in every pasta or pizza dish you order.One of the newest trends in cooking is for chef’s to maintain their own Italian herb garden.
The advantages in this are not only...
The Medicinal Garden: How to Grow and Use Your Own Medicinal Herbs (Paperback)
Posted by Herbs Today at 8:35 pm on March 03 2010
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The Medicinal Garden: How to Grow and Use Your Own Medicinal Herbs (Paperback)
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Italian Herb Garden – Secrets to an Abundant Planter Box
Posted by Herbs Today at 3:36 pm on March 03 2010
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ... Italian food is all about the spices. You start out with your base of pasta and then add flavorful sauces full of tomatoes, cheese, and fragrant Italian herbs. Whether you are replicating the cooking your grandmother did or just love the hearty aroma of Italian cooking, you know that you need the proper flavors from an Italian herb garden in order to make the right dishes. There are many herbs...
Storing Basil for Winter
Posted by Herbs Today at 2:33 am on March 02 2010
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ... Basil is a versatile herb used in many dishes. It grows in summer but can be available all year round by freezing it, drying it, keep it in oil or turning it into a pesto. As we can see thare are several choices when it comes to storing basil.
Basil is an annual plant grown during summer time that comes in many varieties, including lemon basil, cinnamon basil, sweet basil, lettuce leaf basil and purple...
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If you’re looking for a new hobby - try growing herbs in pots. This...
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Growing herbs is not as difficult as some would think. While many may...
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When designing an herb garden, decide which...
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The Herb Gardener: A Guide for All Seasons (Paperback)
Posted by Herbs Today at 10:14 pm on February 28 2010
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A comprehensive, reader-friendly resource, this gem is loaded with pointed illustrations and practical information. Drawing on her training as a botanist, McClure (The Harvest Gardener) gears opening chapters toward beginners, detailing basics about herbs and their cultivation. A more challenging section on garden design includes tips on such considerations as maximizing...
Marigold Seeds – Tagetes Lucida – .2 Grams – Approx 250 Gardening Seeds – Herb Garden Seed
Posted by Herbs Today at 10:24 am on February 28 2010
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ... A common variety of marigold. Ready for harvest in 80-90 days. Plant grows up to a foot tall.
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The Complete Book of Herbs: A Practical Guide to Growing and Using Herbs (Paperback)
Posted by Herbs Today at 3:52 pm on February 27 2010
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ... With more than 340,000 copies sold in hardcover, this essential, full-color resource is now available in paperback. Revealing the enormous potential of herbs, this sourcebook includes information on planting, growing, and harvesting herbs, as well as the main uses of herbs. It also offers an exhaustive identification guide, recipes, ideas for gifts, and much more.
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Why You Want To Have a Fresh Herb Garden
Posted by Herbs Today at 9:10 pm on February 26 2010
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ... There are a number of reasons for you to have a fresh herb garden. Gardening does wonders for the mind and body and research has confirmed this. One study found that cancer patients recovered from treatment more quickly and had a higher rate of remission over those who did not participate in some type of outdoor activity. Growing a fresh herb garden has also been found to benefit those with special...
Did you know that you can keep fresh herbs?
Posted by Herbs Today at 6:25 pm on February 26 2010
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ... Although the majority of herb users purchase their herbs from markets, either fresh or dried, you can cultivate and preserve your own herbs. That’s right; throughout history herbs have been dried, preserved in salt or vinegar and, in more recent years frozen. Whether using garden herbs in culinary, medicinal or aromatic applications – fresh, frozen or preserved, what more satisfaction...
Most Productive Herb Garden Designs
Posted by Herbs Today at 9:20 pm on February 25 2010
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ... If you plan to harvest your herbs for a purpose-crafting, culinary, medicine – you will need a garden designed to make this easier. Garden centers and libraries have dozens of books full of traditional and modern herb garden designs. Productive herb garden designs have several things in common.
Herb gardens are attractive even when scattered and disorganized, but for efficient harvesting of...
Hanging Basket Tree with Four Baskets
Posted by Herbs Today at 3:44 pm on February 25 2010
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ... Elegant, free-standing basket display. Made from strong tubular steel. Very stable when erected. Easy to construct. Assembled height 6′.
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Grow Your Own Tea Herb Garden
Posted by Herbs Today at 8:24 pm on February 24 2010
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ... A tea herb garden is a very forgiving introduction to gardening and it is quite an easy way to get started with growing your own herbs. Unlike other kinds of plants, herbs do not require a lot of constant pruning and tending to soil. In fact, herbs prefer soil that is low in nutrients but has some lime. For those looking to start an herb garden, it is recommended to start by replacing the soil with...
Herbs and Spices for Florida Gardens: How to Grow and Enjoy Florida Plants (Paperback)
Posted by Herbs Today at 12:19 pm on February 24 2010
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Herb Garden Plants – Fennel
Posted by Herbs Today at 8:59 pm on February 23 2010
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ... Fennel – Foeniculum vulgare (Umbelliferae)
Appearance: These tall graceful herb garden plants have fine foliage which can be used fresh throughout summer. The thick and shiny primary stem reaches about 1.5 m (5 ft) with featherlike soft fine foliage topped by delicate yellow flowers blooming in midsummer.
Usage: Fennel is a popular and very traditional seasoning for fatty meats. In small quantities...
