Category: Herb garden

Types of garlic

Wondering which type of garlic to grow in your garden? Fortunately, there are quite a few different kinds to pick from! There are two main types of garlic: hardneck garlic and softneck garlic. Then there are ten distinct classes within these two types, named either for the appearance of the bulb or for geographical origin.…
15+ garlic varieties

Wondering which kind of garlic to plant this fall? There are a surprising number of gourmet varieties to choose from! Here are 15+ of the best garlic varieties to plant in your garden. 1. Music garlic Music garlic (Allium sativum ‘Music’) is a hardneck-type porcelain garlic cultivar with white bulbs and excellent flavor. Originally from…
10 companion plants for parsley

Parsley is an extremely beneficial plant to have in your garden if you are trying to keep pests at bay. It attracts many insects or pests that feed on the pests of other plants. In a way, it’s a natural pest repellent and mutually beneficial to many crops in your garden. Take a look at…
Rosemary hedge

While many people plant rosemary as a single plant, this fragrant little shrub can be grown as a hedge given the proper care. Growing rosemary as a hedge provides a uniform look and a fresh, evergreen scent to any garden. So, if you’re new to these scented evergreens as hedging plants, keep reading to learn…
How to prune rosemary

Rosemary is a wonderfully fragrant herb that is both easy and forgiving to prune. These small woody plants are generally cut back once a year to keep the branch structure from becoming overly woody and to promote growth. Keeping your rosemary well-pruned can also help increase airflow around the foliage and reduce disease. Let’s look…
Rosemary in winter

Rosemary is an herb commonly used in cooking and decorating during the holidays. Rosemary is an extremely easy plant to care for and can withstand most climates with the proper care. However, in the winter, there are a few things you need to keep in mind when caring for your rosemary plant. Keep reading to…
Rosemary Christmas tree

Rosemary has been used to decorate and symbolize the holidays for thousands of years. As the popularity of mini Christmas trees increases, so does the availability of Rosemary Christmas Trees! Rosemary Christmas Trees are small potted rosemary plants that have been pruned into a conical shape to resemble a tiny Christmas tree. These adorable little…
How often to water rosemary

Rosemary plants are wonderful for new gardeners because of their minimal care requirements. That said, there are a few maintenance tips in terms of watering for keeping Rosemary healthy. Rosemary plants are generally watered once or twice a week when grown indoors or when grown outdoors in warm climates as larger shrubs. Rosemary needs to…
Rosemary tree

Rosemary is a beautiful plant to grow in tree form, generally as a potted rosemary topiary. Rosemary trees are most often formed into a standard ball shape on a long stem, creating a lollipop-like mini rosemary tree. Here are some care tips and ideas for growing your own rosemary topiary tree at home. Rosemary trees…
14 Christmas herbs

Hoping for a holiday filled with festive herbs and spices? Here are 14 of the best Christmas herbs to grow and enjoy, as well as the classic seasonal spices. 1. Rosemary Rosemary is a classic herb for the Christmas season. The fragrant scent of pine and the needle-like leaves make this plant perfect for the…
Chervil

Chervil is an annual culinary herb with a subtle flavor reminiscent of parsley and tarragon. It is perhaps best known for its inclusion in the classic “fines herbes” blend in French cuisine. While it can be nearly impossible to buy fresh chervil in stores, it is a simple herb to grow at home. What is…
25 culinary herbs

Culinary herbs are edible parts of certain plants used in recipes to add aromatic flavor. Many can be used fresh from the garden during the growing season or dried for use during cooler months. Here are 25 excellent culinary herbs to add to your chef’s herb garden. 1. Basil Basil is one of the most…
Fertilizer for herbs

Fertilizer for herbs can significantly improve the health of your plants. Herbs planted in the ground can be fed with a bit of homemade compost applied to the soil over their rootseach spring and fall. Herbs planted in containers can be given an application of all-purpose granular or liquid organic fertilizer about once a month.…
14 herb planter options

Time for a herb planter upgrade? If you’re getting more serious about your herb garden (or just want it to look a little more put-together), here are 15 lovely herb planters to consider. 1. Cedar patio herb planter table with interior dividers The VegTrug Herb Garden is the premium herb planter table. The cedar wood…
25+ herbs that grow in shade

Looking for herbs that grow in shade? Here are 26 wonderful herb plants that can grow in low-light conditions. Some are total shade-lovers and others are partial to partial shade…but they’re all well suited to a shaded herb garden! 1. Parsley Parsley is a culinary herb that grows well in the shade. This biennial herb…
Is basil a perennial plant?

Basil is typically grown as an annual plant in the garden. While some types are technically short-lived perennials in their warm native climates, most culinary types (including sweet basil) generally do not survive light frost and are too tender to come back from the roots after winter. Introduction to the basil plant life cycle Basil…
Container herb garden

An organic container herb garden consists of a planter or group of small planters filled with high-quality organic potting soil and used to grow culinary herbs using natural methods. Growing a successful organic container herb garden involves making sure the plants have adequate sunlight, container drainage holes, and are watered frequently. Planting a container herb…
Witch garden

Ready to create a witch garden for your very own? Ooooh is it ever time to cultivate some plant magick! Let’s get started on exactly how to go about nurturing sanctuary among the trees, flowers, and herbs that support our life on this Earth. Recently I’ve been thinking of our witchy ancestors and their legendary…
How to grow garlic

To grow garlic, start by choosing a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Plant garlic cloves in the fall, about 4-6 weeks before the ground freezes. Space them 6 inches apart and 2 inches deep, with the pointed end up. Water after planting. Then mulch with an organic material to help protect the cloves over winter.…
Harvesting garlic scapes

To harvest garlic scapes is one of the annual garden milestones I most look forward to. Here’s when and how to cut your garlic scapes for the healthiest plants (and most delicious scapes!). What are garlic scapes? Garlic scapes are the flower stalks and buds of garlic plants. Each garlic clove planted in the ground…
Growing basil microgreens

Delving into the world of gardening in the far north, I discovered the joys and challenges of cultivating basil microgreens during the colder months. I remember the frustration of trying to maintain fresh herbs in winter, which led me to the world of microgreens. These little wonders pack a punch of flavor but can be…