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Nov 4, 2009
Tips for Growing Herbs Indoors
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Jeanne Grunert
During the winter, growing herbs indoors ensures a steady supply of cooking herbs to add flavor to soups, stews and salads.
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Oct 9, 2009
Growing Lemon Grass
By:
Beverley Boorer
Most gardeners tend to consider grass in the garden to be in the same class as a weed and this is true in many cases, but lemongrass deserves a place in the garden.
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Oct 8, 2009
Growing Herbs
By:
Beverley Boorer
There are many benefits to growing herbs in the vegetable garden. Lemon thyme has many uses apart from culinary ones.
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Sep 29, 2009
Keeping Lemon Verbena Plants Alive in Winter
By:
Leslie Coons
It is possible to keep lemon verbena plants alive in the house over the winter, with these tips.
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Sep 28, 2009
Herbs for Texas Gardens
By:
Barbara Brown
Many herbs grow well in Texas requiring little maintenance or special care. An herb garden feeds the spirit while the herb leaves and roots enhance the taste of foods.
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Sep 3, 2009
Texas Gardener – Preparing Medicinal Herbs
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Barbara Brown
Herbs are prepared for medicinal use in four ways: infusion, decoction, tincture, and distillation. A Texas gardener can prepare many medicinal herbs in their kitchen.
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Aug 31, 2009
Texas Herb Gardening – Lemon Balm
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Barbara Brown
Lemon Balm, also known as Melissa officinalis, grows well in shade. It is a hardy perennial that can be used to make a calming tea or to add lemon flavor to desserts.
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Aug 27, 2009
Texas Herb Gardening - Catnip
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Barbara Brown
Catnip is a member of the mint family. It is easy to grow in Texas and cats find the plant almost irresistible. Tea made from catnip is calming and aids sleep.
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Aug 20, 2009
Growing Herbs in Texas – Lemon Verbena
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Barbara Brown
Lemon Verbena leaves have a strong, lasting lemon scent. It is a tender, perennial herb that can flavor marinades, herbal tea, salad dressings, and desserts.
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Aug 18, 2009
Growing Herbs in Texas - Rosemary
By:
Barbara Brown
Rosemary is a large shrub with blue or white flowers. Rosemary is easy to grow in Texas, is generally disease and insect resistant, and can be harvested all year.
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Aug 17, 2009
Texas Herb Growing Cilantro
By:
Barbara Brown
Cilantro is the feathery leaf of the Coriander plant. An aromatic herb, it is an essential ingredient in salsas, Pico de Gallo, and adds flavor to many Asian dishes.
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Jul 12, 2009
Favorite Culinary Herbs for Container Gardens
By:
Amy Urquhart
Gardeners who grow culinary herbs in a container garden enjoy harvesting and cooking with fresh herb leaves outside the kitchen door throughout the gardening season.
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May 25, 2009
Growing Cilantro
By:
S. Elliott
Bring big, exotic flavor to your kitchen with this popular little herb.
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May 15, 2009
The Best Catnip
By:
Tricia Edgar
Growing catnip in the garden can be simple. This mint is a plant for all pet lovers to grow.
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