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posts about growing herbs indoors and in the garden, herb crafts and using herbs in cooking and home remedieshttp://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)Blogger558125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-5976071177587184996Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:19:00 +00002025-03-25T18:11:04.656-04:00Photo Courtesy of MorguefileHerb Garden Ideas You have prepared your soil by amending it and working it to a depth of at least six inches. The site you have selected has at least six hours of sunlight each day, and does not sit in a boggy area or in a spot that's riddled with tree roots. Great start! Preparing the soil and selecting plants or seeds is only part of the adventure, now comes the layout. You should http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2008/03/laying-out-your-herb-garden.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-7708813916414210414Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:19:00 +00002025-03-07T13:11:35.156-05:00Best Flowering Herbs - Part TwoIf you missed part one of this post, you can find it here: Best Flowering Herb Plants for Your Garden - Part OneLavender (Lavandula angustifolia)"There's a few things I've learned in life: always throw salt over your left shoulder, keep rosemary by your garden gate, plant lavender for good luck, and fall in love whenever you can."        &http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/best-flowering-herbs-for-modern-herb.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-6733092995291869344Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:59:00 +00002025-03-09T23:54:19.343-04:00Now is the perfect time to start planning your 2025 spring garden with the help of free seed catalogs from your favorite companies. The landscape may look bleak today, but in a few months time everything will change for the better. Become a part of the magic by making this year your best gardening experience yet.I've compiled a list of free seed catalogs by mail (mostly) for 2025 that will help http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2024/11/free-seed-catalog-list-for-2025.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-6273402618204254372Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:20:00 +00002024-11-19T22:23:22.163-05:00 It's that time of year again. Are you ready to send out your seed catalog requests? Great. Let's get started.Comprehensive List of Free Herb Seed Catalogs - And MoreBelow is a roundup of free herb catalogs for 2025 that are either hot off the printing press or in process. The list contains offerings for popular herbs, regional options, medicinal favorites and hard-to-find varieties, too. A http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2008/01/free-herb-catalogs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-2693555310524263314Fri, 23 Aug 2024 21:09:00 +00002024-08-25T21:56:59.832-04:00growing lavenderhow to plant lavenderlavender in clay soillavender plantlavender planting strategieslavender seedlingsplanting lavender Planting lavender is a nice way to start an herb garden. Lavender is one of those magical herbs that invoke images of a more gracious time. Think of ladies walking through cottage gardens with baskets of herbs and flowers, or garden parties on miles of groomed lawn where water sparkles in nearby fountains and stone bird baths. In these idylls, lavender is everywhere, and attended to diligently http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2015/03/planting-lavender-in-garden.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-626453543583995703Mon, 12 Aug 2024 20:52:00 +00002024-08-25T13:08:26.742-04:00 At the popular blog Food in Jars, Marisa McClellan has some interesting information about making chive  vinegar. Years ago, I was lucky enough to read her post when a corner of my flowerbed was a riot of delicate chive blossoms, so I gave her chive vinegar recipe a try. A day in, my mixture looked beautiful and smelled even better. I didn't follow the directions exactly (I never do). http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2012/05/how-to-make-chive-vinegar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-2250516704800169402Sat, 10 Aug 2024 17:18:00 +00002024-08-16T01:44:19.146-04:00Drying Stevia Using Steviaharvesting steviaStevia Syrup Fresh Stevia leaves Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is a natural sweetening agent. A South American perennial that's sold as a commercial sweetener under the name Truvia in the U.S., stevia can be grown in your backyard herb patch and processed into a powder or syrup for use in cooking and beverages. To use stevia as a powder, dry the leaves a warm, dark spot, in a dehydrator or in the oven, and http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/08/make-stevia-syrup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-5996238575429251827Wed, 07 Aug 2024 22:17:00 +00002024-08-29T00:49:52.983-04:00best herbs for chickenchicken herbsherbed chickenherbs for chickenherbs to flavor chickenherbs with chickenlist of chicken herbsrecommended herbs for chickenRoasted chicken with herbsSo, you have a cut up fryer (which you don't intend to fry), a family pack of split breasts or some boneless chicken thighs. Now what do you do? Why, use the best herbs for chicken to make a memorable meal, that's what! Chicken with Herbs Can Make a Meal If you have chicken in your fridge or freezer, you're in good company. In 2013, chicken officially became America's http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2015/03/what-are-best-herbs-for-chicken.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-7241837138830583579Wed, 07 Aug 2024 21:07:00 +00002024-10-12T23:53:32.994-04:00growing yarrowherbal yarrowhow to grow yarrowuses for yarrowyarrow herbAchillea millefolium, common yarrowCommon yarrow is one of the most useful garden herbs around. In the Americas, native peoples like the Iroquois, Micmac, Mohegan and Cherokee used achillea millefolium, common yarrow, in medicinal preparations. The Chinese art of divination, the I Ching, was traditionally cast using yarrow stems. This useful herb is named for Achilles (Achillea), the almost http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2013/03/achillea-millefolium-how-to-grow-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-4438386977239739611Tue, 30 Jul 2024 19:37:00 +00002025-03-07T13:08:02.643-05:0010 best flowering herbsbest flowering herbsflowering herbsherbs for flowersherbs with nice flowersA Cottage Garden's Flowering HerbsChoose the best flowering herbs for your spring and summer garden. Bright blooms in beautiful colors with bold or delicate fragrances and culinary and medicinal potential can be part of your landscape. If you love flowering herbs, we have some suggestions for your herb garden. Our herb list includes some of the most popular and useful flowering plants available http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2015/07/10-best-flowering-herbs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)2C9CG+XW Green Hall, KY, USA37.4224098 -83.62270459999999210.011272589158921 -118.77895459999999 64.833547010841073 -48.4664546tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-3411838075052271236Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:13:00 +00002024-07-31T12:29:16.298-04:00 Flowering Herbs Like Lavender Can Brighten Up Any Landscape I like flowers, but I love herbs. I've always felt that way. I was chatting with a work friend years ago when she asked if I gardened. When I said I did, she started asking about my experience with favorites like irises, rhododendrons, dahlias, begonias, peonies, tulips and a number of other flowers I'd never heard of. I was impressedhttp://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2024/05/flowering-herbs-in-process.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-6522165444946999331Sun, 21 Jul 2024 16:45:00 +00002024-07-23T22:30:47.148-04:00best flowering herbsBee balm - Wild bergamotBee balm (Monarda didyma) and wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) both belong to the same genus of plants, Monarda, a group of flowering plants in the mint family (Lamiaceae). Both are native to the U.S., with wild bergamot also native to Canada and Mexico. They are sometimes referred to interchangeably, but there are some differences. Visually, they both have square stems http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2024/07/what-are-differences-between-bee-balm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-2568572074827787795Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:21:00 +00002024-07-23T22:35:28.911-04:00ChickenThe next time there is chicken on the menu for family mealtime, use a creative approach to seasoning different cuts of the bird. The right herbs and other ingredients can make the difference between a good meal and a great meal, especially with chicken. Why?  Chicken is naturally mild (although the dark meat is more strongly flavored than the white meat), and harmonizes well with other http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2024/06/seasoning-combinations-for-chicken.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-7944297307674419929Mon, 08 Jul 2024 02:43:00 +00002024-07-28T20:13:44.067-04:00Photo Courtesy of Morguefile Growing rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) can be a breeze in warm climates. Since it does well as a houseplant, it can also be grown easily in colder climates if brought indoors in winter. There are now also frost tolerant rosemary varieties that are hardy to Zone 5. For some modern, cold hardy cultivars, take a look at my post: Growing Rosemary in Cold Climates. Special Notes: Rosemary http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2008/03/understanding-rosemary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-5990576066612346785Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:28:00 +00002024-07-28T20:12:49.197-04:00harvest passion flowermedicinal passion flowerpassion flowerpassion-flowerpassionflower You really have to love any plant that has "passion" and "flower" blended in the same word. This little vine is a powerhouse of good characteristics that makes it worthy of its own little trellis or a spot along your fence -- or around your mailbox post. This American native is the state flower of Tennessee and grows wild there and points south. Passionflower is more than a big purple http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2011/04/how-to-grow-passionflower.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-5485367610744166551Sat, 06 Jul 2024 20:59:00 +00002024-07-28T20:12:01.590-04:00everlasting flowergrow strawflowergrowing straw fowerusing strawflower The first time I saw a strawflower arrangement, I thought the blossoms were some type of ritzy silk flower constructed from bale straw, flax, corn husks or cotton byproducts. When I realized the sprightly blooms and bright colors of this unique plant were garden fresh but months old, well, I was hooked. I'm not much of a flower lover, so it took years for me to try growing strawflower myself.http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2016/03/strawflower-everlasting-bloom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-2796057162635615138Fri, 05 Jul 2024 20:35:00 +00002024-07-28T20:02:08.844-04:00decorative sage plantpineapple sagesageTea Herb The trumpet-like red flowers of pineapple sage. Pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) is an underrated herb in the garden. It doesn't need much attention, but has a lot to offer. It will grow up to five feet tall, and its bright leaves are a delicate shade of green all summer long. It produces slender, trumpet shaped red flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds, too. Did I mention thathttp://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2010/06/how-to-grow-pineapple-sage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-7668345285098867098Wed, 03 Jul 2024 22:51:00 +00002024-07-28T19:45:55.535-04:00Photo From my Garden Chives are a personal favorite of mine. This herb was the first that I regularly went out in the garden to snip in the evening when I first started growing herbs. I keep a special pair of "herb" scissors in a kitchen drawer, together with a small wicker basket to help me harvest the night's herb choices. I have lots of snipping herbs now, parsley, oregano, marjoram, thyme, basil, lemon balm, andhttp://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2007/12/chives-at-your-fingertips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-563505420244972108Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:18:00 +00002024-07-28T13:53:32.323-04:00calendula officinalisdifference between calendula and french marigoldherbal marigoldmarigold varietiesuses for marigold Calendula I love marigolds. They're cheerful, hardy and colorful. As herbs go, when I find one with relatively large, appealing flowers, it's a keeper. There's some confusion where marigold is concerned, though. This happens with plants from time to time, which is one reason every plant has a specific scientific (Latin) name. Depending on its geographical origins, a plant may have a dozen orhttp://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-difference-between-french-marigold.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-2919891117369799393Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:31:00 +00002024-07-04T16:42:11.536-04:00Kill Japanese BeetlesNatural Japanese Beetle RepellentPhoto Courtesy of MorguefileJust a gentle reminder that you should be on the lookout for Japanese beetles in your garden in mid to late June. Once you spot a couple, act quickly. These first visitors are scouts that can make all the difference in how many beetles will be snacking on your plants this summer. The picture says it all. Advance scout beetles mark territories as good feeding grounds for others to follow. Oncehttp://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2009/06/get-rid-of-japanese-beetles-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-9069627879673412762Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:02:00 +00002024-07-28T13:51:01.287-04:00growing boragewhat is borage Borage has been used for herbal healing since at least Roman times. Recently, you may have read about its effectiveness in treating the inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis. It's an interesting herb with a lot going for it -- but there's some controversy associated with it too. What is Borage? Borage is most often sold as a concentrated oil to treat arthritis (and also as a http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2011/06/what-is-borage-and-how-do-you-grow-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-8379271277837860907Sun, 30 Jun 2024 19:26:00 +00002024-07-04T16:29:49.914-04:00 It's June, and my email account is overflowing with pleas from desperate gardeners. What's the big disaster? Japanese Beetles. From a purely visual point of view, the iridescent green carapaces of these insects are lovely -- but the little beetles themselves are evil, evil, evil. They can devastate your beautiful raspberries and lay waste to your rose bushes in less time than it takes to http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2012/06/what-you-need-to-know-about-getting-rid.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-3131200122785053944Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:08:00 +00002024-07-05T23:35:13.188-04:00get rid of japanese beetlesJapanese beetlesKill Japanese Beetlesnatural japanese beetle controlorganic japanese beetles You don't necessarily need to stock up on traps and pesticides to control Japanese beetles, but you do have to have good timing and a plan. To beat these bugs, you need to be as cagey and as persistent as they are.  There's a natural approach, but it isn't magic.  It takes catching them early and using their scent as a deterrent. The good news is that this approach is relatively easy http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2013/06/control-japanese-beetles-naturally.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-6648307364809811137Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:47:00 +00002024-06-30T12:18:56.409-04:00clay soilgarden soilherb soilWhat soil do herbs need?The answer will surprise you. This is one question that comes up again and again with beginning herb gardeners. It's a good question, too. There's nothing like getting started on the right foot -- and with gardening, that means choosing the right soil amendments. The great thing about most herbs is that they're tolerant of poor soils. That's no accident: If a plant washttp://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2010/03/what-soil-do-i-need-for-herbs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-7750820075635480848Fri, 28 Jun 2024 21:33:00 +00002024-06-29T02:27:28.138-04:00fragrance herbsherbs used in perfumeherbs with good aromastrong smelling herbssweet smelling herbsFragrant herbs in a raised bedYou want herbs for your garden that look good, and taste good, and have extra medicinal benefits -- but what about scent? Herbal fragrances have enriched perfumes, cosmetics and comestibles for centuries, and choosing herbs that smell wonderful has unexpected benefits. The right herb fragrances can attract bees -- or repel insects. They can enhance a garden's http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-10-best-fragrant-herbs-for-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Herb Gardener)3