Gardening
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11/13/2009 9:41:44 AM
The Lemon Verbena Lady finds a lovely vegetable and herb garden at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden in South Beach, Florida.
11/12/2009 5:40:45 PM
Garlic does best if planted in the late fall and early winter. If you can find a sunny spot with a foot of soil, you can plant garlic. Read my quick tips to getting started; it's easier than you think!
11/12/2009 3:31:07 PM
To see photos of the Fosselius' garden from "Garden Spaces: Plant a Water-Wise Garden," as it was when they first wrote to us, click on the IMAGE GALLERY.
11/10/2009 4:01:57 PM
This delightful garden fresh tea recipe is sure to get you in the mood for summertime.
11/9/2009 4:57:34 PM
This low-maintenance herb and kitchen garden went from unruly to efficient.
11/9/2009 4:30:31 PM
Check out these herbs for your water-wise garden.
11/9/2009 4:23:49 PM
Readers Katie and Jeff Fosselius challenged us to design a lush, low-water garden that will thrive in their arid climate.
11/9/2009 3:58:33 PM
We selected favorite catalogs based on the beauty of their pages, the quality of the information they provide and the strength of the companies’ reputations.
11/9/2009 3:31:07 PM
Here are universal rules for successful seed starting.
11/9/2009 3:23:19 PM
Early winter is the best time to prepare for your spring garden. Learn more.
11/6/2009 2:27:55 PM
The beautiful weather in Texas allows guest blogger Cynthia Meredith to prepare for winter.
11/3/2009 2:00:49 PM
Clay soil isn't all bad, but to make an herb garden great in Georgia, you need to garden your way around red clay.
10/29/2009 10:49:33 AM
The best herbs for fall, and the most commonly grown, are cilantro, dill, arugula and chervil, along with the edible flowers of calendula, violets and nasturtiums
10/29/2009 10:22:07 AM
With these black flowers in your garden, it's easier to make a spooky bouquet.
10/27/2009 12:31:44 PM
This fall garden maintenance advice will help your herbs and plants recover from the havoc of summer.
10/20/2009 2:17:09 PM
For suburban garden pest control, especially for rabbits, try digging a 2-foot-tall fence 5 or 6 inches into the ground.
10/20/2009 2:11:58 PM
Our “Herb 911” series is back! With new herbs to cover, get ready to have your questions about dying herbs answered.
10/20/2009 2:05:39 PM
By preserving herbs with a vinegar you can make great vinaigrette recipes.
10/20/2009 10:31:57 AM
Here is a glossary of more than 70 garden herbs and their meanings compiled from dozens of nineteenth-century language-of-flowers books from several horticultural libraries as well as from my own library.
10/9/2009 2:13:12 PM
Soapwort is growing well for Cynthia Meredith, our guest blogger from Texas.
10/8/2009 2:22:03 PM
Herbs just love hypertufa pots and you will too if you’re looking for a late-summer project to involve the kids or grandkids.
10/7/2009 11:07:59 PM
Harvest your garden the eco way with these easy to follow tips. Our
list of herbs that regenerate fairly quickly include Echinacea, Oregon
grape and American ginseng to name a few.
10/6/2009 10:23:51 AM
Sunflower seeds have been found at several archaeological sites in the United States. Discover the many uses of this ancient plant.
10/5/2009 10:00:39 PM
When moving, it is sometimes difficult to transplant yourself in your
new garden and environment. Wyoming gardener Pat Herkal is trading her
half-acre garden for a smaller garden in the Pacific Northwest;
however, her transition to the Zone 8 proves more challenging than
expected.
10/5/2009 9:39:41 PM
During the summer, daytime temperatures between 85 and 95 degrees means ones thing for Chicago gardener Leah Zeldes, hotter chili peppers! Maximize your pepper harvest by tracking the day and evening temperatures.
10/2/2009 10:34:15 AM
It's October and purslane is growing abundantly in Texas gardens. Learn more about this herb and discover a Cucumber-Purslane Yogurt Salad.
9/29/2009 4:56:00 PM
This fish tank is filled with plants like you've never seen before.
9/29/2009 4:36:58 PM
Here are some tips to help you bring the attractive aroma and classic beauty of scented geraniums indoors.
9/29/2009 3:38:34 PM
If you're looking for an indoor garden that keeps animals away and requires little space, the Woolly Pocket is right for you!
9/24/2009 3:41:36 PM
With fall rain comes weedy crops. Learn more about Texas rain and it what it's doing to Herb Companion reader, Cynthia Meredith's, garden.
9/16/2009 4:11:18 PM
One herb gardener decides to fill one of her garden beds with spinach, nasturtiums and minutina.
9/15/2009 3:17:20 PM
This native shrub bears tasty blossoms and berries that can fight colds and flu.
9/11/2009 4:43:24 PM
Check out these herbs for your native strip garden.
9/11/2009 4:34:28 PM
Try these herbs, wildflowers and ornamental grasses for a difficult site.
9/10/2009 4:31:19 PM
Well, much to my delight, we had rain this week! Two inches fell yesterday and it's raining lightly now as I write. I couldn't be more pleased. Read more.
9/10/2009 3:07:55 PM
Interested in taxonomy? We distinguish between Sambucus candensis and S. nigra.
9/10/2009 2:41:54 PM
An herb garden at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, tells of Haskell’s history and heartbreak, while offering hope for peace.
9/8/2009 11:04:59 AM
Ever wonder what herbs fare well in Minnesota? So did one of our readers! Learn the best ways to grow and store garlic along with other cold climate information.
9/3/2009 12:57:47 PM
These plants are less stressed and have begun to bloom now that the weather has finally cooled down.
8/28/2009 3:34:20 PM
I love seeding. It's just amazing to me how a little seed pushes itself through the soil and reaches for the sun. Just add water! Read more about thyme seedlings in Texas.
8/26/2009 9:35:57 AM
I come from a family of weavers and find the wand-making process therapeutic and relaxing, at least up to a point. Read more.
8/26/2009 9:32:44 AM
Strolling through the garden in this glorious summer weather, gazing appreciatively at the foaming masses of color and texture produced by the interplanting of herbs, perennials, annuals, and shrubs, I have that wonderful feeling of what-hath-God-wrought that comes over me every year when this piece of earth, which seemed a dreary waste a month or so ago, turns into a small paradise. Read more.
8/25/2009 4:49:02 PM
My hands are a mess. Odds are yours are, too. One thing gardeners share is the need for a full-time manicurist. A few gardeners wear gloves, I’m told. Read more of Rob Proctor's musings.
8/25/2009 12:51:55 PM
I was very surprised this year to see how my lavender farm reacted to the weather.
8/25/2009 12:44:41 PM
The frost watch is on as the fall weather alternates between warm and sunny and cool and rainy.
8/25/2009 12:30:11 PM
In Hawaii, where I live and grow medicinal herbs, it’s easy to forget the season. Changes in the weather are reflected in the fruits, vegetables and herbs that are in season at the time.
8/25/2009 12:21:49 PM
This season when the leaves show brilliant colors, none are more attractive in my eyes than those of staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina), now a bright scarlet.
8/21/2009 11:44:56 AM
We found this cute garden decor and insist you take a look!
8/20/2009 2:47:30 PM
The essential oils in AmazonLights' products create powerful insect repellents.
8/20/2009 10:40:00 AM
Try these Texan tips for planting herbs in the fall.
8/18/2009 3:12:15 PM
Drying herbs can be a confusing and difficult process. Enjoy your herbs throughout the winter months with these different drying techniques.
8/18/2009 3:11:14 PM
For some, the cold winter months may bring many ‘a’ merry moment. But for the sympathetic gardener, the humbugs start as the plants begin die. Bring your garden indoors this fall with help from your own personal gardening expert – the EasyBloom.
8/18/2009 2:23:49 PM
If you’re an herbie, then chances are you love tea. But did you know that your herbs also enjoy tea? Discover the benefits of compost tea and learn how to use it in your garden.
8/18/2009 11:24:48 AM
Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), a plant of classical fame, is a half-hardy shrub in Atlanta, often grown in large tubs on patios or decks.
8/18/2009 11:15:09 AM
How to handle a drought garden when it's hot and dry.
8/18/2009 11:04:43 AM
A garden story about Gertrude Foster, or Bunny as her friends knew her, an author with a passion for herbs.
8/12/2009 2:27:37 PM
With festivals such as the Blanco Lavender Festival, the Texas lavender industry is a constantly growing industry. Learn how to find a lavender that grows best in your Texas home.
8/6/2009 3:15:01 PM
It is still very hot here in my part of Texas. Day after day the temperature reaches 100 degrees or above with no rain. I was in town this morning and two people stopped me to ask how to keep their plants alive in this weather. Here is my advice.
7/29/2009 11:33:57 AM
Basil is the perfect herb to grow in Texas during the mid- to late-summer heat.
7/28/2009 4:33:34 PM
Watch for beneficial ladybugs the next time you rid your garden of tansy. The Lemon Verbena Lady shares pictures and a short story about tansy, russian sage and ladybugs in her herb garden.
7/22/2009 4:53:13 PM
A compilation of songs for days spent in the garden. Listen to these tunes to get you through tilling or motivate you to grow tomatoes.
7/22/2009 4:52:25 PM
Got some mint? Try some of these easy-to-make recipes for smooth, rich, dark chocolate mint truffles and candied mint leaves. You'll never wonder what to do with mint again.
7/22/2009 2:45:09 PM
See which herbs survive the best with little water during a Texas drought.
7/14/2009 10:15:06 AM
In the final installment of my series "7 Tips for Everyday Outdoor Gardening", I help you explore some simple yet effective tips to grow and propagate healthy plants, scare away pests and learn which common plants may be hazardous to your health.
7/9/2009 12:19:12 PM
The Lemon Verbena Lady describes her 20th wedding anniversary trip to the Loire Valley in France and shares her search for unusual herbs.
7/6/2009 11:56:12 AM
Many herbs are perfect for edging perennial beds, vegetable gardens, foundation plantings and garden pathways. Use these tips for planting herbs on your garden's edge.
6/30/2009 1:10:45 PM
A French province and deep Italian roots natures variety give rise to exquisite cuisine and exceptional wine.
6/30/2009 1:03:26 PM
A French province and deep Italian roots natures variety give rise to exquisite cuisine and exceptional wine.
6/25/2009 4:48:02 PM
Someone in your family always says, “Work smarter, not harder,” and that’s true. Here are seven smarter - not harder - tips from the second part of my outdoor gardening’s easy-do’s- and don’ts.
6/17/2009 4:11:27 PM
The Lemon Verbena Lady visits New York City and discovers the New York Botanical Garden.
6/17/2009 3:36:32 PM
One restaurant owner in Chicago relies on local farms for outstanding in-season herbs and other produce.
6/17/2009 2:39:41 PM
The resin taken from the bark of this tropical tree can help relieve inflammation, stiffness and joint pain.
6/16/2009 10:43:01 AM
Ponca City, Oklahoma, gathering draws more than 20,000 visitors.
6/15/2009 11:13:10 AM
A highlighted tour of the 76th annual meeting and Educational Conference of the Herb Society of America.
6/11/2009 4:15:57 PM
Check out this interesting art! Plein air artist Susan Bell transforms manure from her horses into animal sculptures that decompose in your yard.
6/9/2009 2:39:11 PM
When the Lemon Verbena Lady visited the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens during her NYC vacation she quickly learned that timing is everything when it comes to herbal travels.
6/8/2009 10:49:20 AM
Save time, money and backache with a few of these tips from the first leg of my series on outdoor gardening’s easy do's and don’ts.
5/22/2009 4:22:01 PM
A visit to The Cloisters medieval museum and gardens in New York City reminds the Lemon Verbena Lady just how close gardens an art are related.
5/19/2009 12:37:46 PM
I wish you could experience the English Walled Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois. It's particularly lovely in the spring and early summer. Blooming wisteria drapes over rows of trellised classical columns. Flowering fruit trees shimmer in the breeze.
5/18/2009 4:38:04 PM
Family vacations to natural botanical gardens offer just as much all-ages fun without the hassle of crowds or pollution common at most amusement parks. Visit one of the oldest and largest botanical institutions in the United States: The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis. See photos here!
5/14/2009 4:10:09 PM
So many choices your head is spinning? Read on for expert advice.
5/13/2009 3:38:28 PM
The owner of a well-known botanical business believes herbs have the power to help pollinators, too.
5/13/2009 2:03:50 PM
This herb garden is modeled after the healing gardens common in Middle Ages monasteries.
5/13/2009 1:57:18 PM
Step outside your door and enter a tranquil sanctuary filled with healing herbs.
5/12/2009 4:29:24 PM
Eating local and in-season doesn’t have to be limiting or expensive and it doesn’t result in winter starvation. Learn how to eat local using tips from the book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle.
5/7/2009 4:04:40 PM
The fifth part in our “Herb 911” series is dedicated to sage.
5/7/2009 12:21:38 PM
Sweet Bay is surprisingly easy to grow and offeres wonderfully spicy flavors to your kitchen.
5/4/2009 12:38:00 PM
To celebrate the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo I'm throwing a party featuring some of the special Mexican herbs growing in my garden. Try these four unusual recipes: Black Bean Salsa with Cilantro, Papadzules, Minto Mojitos and Chocolate Banana Burritos!
4/28/2009 2:59:16 PM
Fond memories of an anniversary trip to France and the beautiful Chateau de Villandry inspires the Lemon Verbena Lady to advocate kitchen gardens. Not only do they attract beautiful insects but they also spice up your summer meals.
4/21/2009 4:49:41 PM
I've had little opportunity to actually test live plants in my tenure with The Herb Companion. So, when DutchGardens.com sent me some of their beautiful tulip and hyacinth varieties, I was excited and impressed! See some results in this photo-blog!
4/21/2009 3:35:50 PM
Honeybees are the best of friends for blooming fruit trees flowers, and herbs, such as apricot, cherry, members of the daisy family, lavender, oregano and sage. We’ve known that bees
4/14/2009 4:21:22 PM
The fourth part in our “Herb 911” series is dedicated to mint.
4/13/2009 10:48:23 AM
The Lemon Verbena Lady makes a visit to an herbal Peruvian clinic & botanical garden in the foothills of the Andes Mountains.
4/7/2009 4:34:59 PM
The "Why are My Herbs Dying" series continues with tips on how to keep your lavender thriving.
4/6/2009 10:34:28 AM
We're still frosting in Kansas but the herbs have gone on sale, and I'm happy to report that even though times are tough I'm keeping our nurseries in business. Chocolate mint, pineapple sage and lemon thyme are just a few of the herbs I've added so far this spring.
3/31/2009 9:19:59 AM
Ever had trouble growing rosemary outdoors, or getting it to survive past winter? Want to learn everything you need to know about growing gardenias? Find answers to the toughest questions and watch your plants return next spring with these simple steps.
3/31/2009 9:16:40 AM
This spring, I am dreaming of delicious, beefy summer tomatoes. So I planted some; they're taking over my kitchen as we speak. I love fresh, homegrown tomatoes. And I just can't find delicious tomatoes in stores; even the local, organic market. Not to mention, I'm sick of paying for them! In fact, I'm tired of buying
3/23/2009 11:58:13 AM
Michelle Obama's new organic White House vegetable garden is the first of its kind since World War II. I spoke with a friend who was at the scene as students from a local elementary school broke ground Friday, which was the first day of spring. Find out what the new "First Herbs of the United States" are.
3/18/2009 12:49:07 AM
Growing lavender can be challenging at times, but with Geraldine’s tips, you’ll have more lavender than you’ll know what to do with.
3/18/2009 12:30:21 AM
Pests come and go throughout the season and they vary between climates.
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