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Tips for Growing Herbs Indoors
By: Jeanne Grunert
During the winter, growing herbs indoors ensures a steady supply of cooking herbs to add flavor to soups, stews and salads. more...
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. more...
By: Beverley Boorer
There are many benefits to growing herbs in the vegetable garden. Lemon thyme has many uses apart from culinary ones. more...
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. more...
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. more...
Texas Gardener – Preparing Medicinal Herbs
By: 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. more...
Texas Herb Gardening – Lemon Balm
By: 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. more...
By: 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. more...
Growing Herbs in Texas – Lemon Verbena
By: 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. more...
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. more...
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. more...
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. more...
By: S. Elliott
Bring big, exotic flavor to your kitchen with this popular little herb. more...
By: Tricia Edgar
Growing catnip in the garden can be simple. This mint is a plant for all pet lovers to grow. more...
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