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New and Updated Herb Articles

• Geraniums are a true Geranium or Pelargonium

• Verbena and your Herb Garden belong together!

• Fennel: Is it a Culinary Herb or Herbal Medicine?

• Thyme is surprisingly difficult to start from Seed

• Black Cohosh should be taken with caution!

• Ginkgo Biloba in Herbal Medicine

• Chives and Garlic Chives are very different Herbs

• Salvia divinorum is a very controversial herb

• Aloe Vera

• Basil is an Herb Garden must!

• Bee Balm, Monarda

• Ginger

• Passion Flower

• Stevia is a Great Herbal Sweetener!

• Sage

• Growing Lavender

• Growing Mint

• Growing Echinacea

• Growing and using Rosemary

• Growing Catnip in your herb garden

• Growing Garlic

• Ephedra or Ma Juang

• Growing Cilantro and Coriander

• Growing Dill, and its uses

• Hemp or Marijuana; which is it?

• Siberian ginseng, panax ginseng, American ginseng, and ginseng root

• Saw Palmetto

• Kava or Kava Kava

Herb Growing Technique

• Testing Herb Garden Soil pH

• Grow Lights and the facts about their use

• Start with Herb Seeds or order Potted Plants?

• Beneficial Insect Identification

• Using Crop Rotation and Companion Plants in your herb garden

New Herb Recipes!

• Verbena or Vervain Tea Recipes

• Bread Stuffing with Ham, Pine Nuts and Fennel

• Garlic Mustard Butter with Thyme

• Ginger Glazed Carrots

• Bruschetta Pomodoro with Basil

• Bread Stuffing with Sage

• Mint Herbal Tea

• Roast Potatoes with Rosemary

• Roasted Garlic

• Garlic Vinegar

• Cilantro is a key culinary herb in this Fresh Salsa recipe

• A Fresh Dill Pickle Recipe!

 

Knowing Your Growing Zones is critical

• Gardening Zones in the North Central US
• Growing Zones in the Northeastern US
• Growing Zones in the Northwestern US
• Gardening Zones in the South Central US
• Gardening Zones in the Southeastern US
• Gardening Zones in the Southwestern US
• Gardening Zones in Alaska
• Gardening Zones in E Canada
• Gardening Zones in W Canada
• Growing Zones in Hawaii
• Growing Zones in Mexico

Soil types, Soil Testing, Fertilizer, Compost, Composting, and Garden Insect Identification

• Beneficial Insect Identification
• Companion Plants and Crop Rotation will benefit your Herb Garden!
• Soil PH and what it means to your Herb Garden
• Soil Testing for Plant Nutrients & Fertilizer needs
• Soil Compost benefits all types of soil

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