Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is the featured herb in this article. Especially good in recipes that call for long, slow cooking, thyme is often used in fatty foods to aid in the digestive process. Cultivation requirements, growing indoors and out, uses in the garden and kitchen are included.
Marjoram: The Herb of Happiness
The herb of happiness, Origanum majorana, commonly known as sweet marjoram is a good companion for all plants in the garden and entices bees and butterflies for maximum nectar production and pollination. Used in the kitchen for everything from tomato dishes to pizzas, marjoram can be grown both indoors and out. How to grow, cultivation requirements, and growing indoors and out are some of the topics covered.
Mint: The Herb of Hospitality
This article examines the herb, Mentha species, commonly called mints and their many uses from flavouring appetizers to desserts. Mint symbolises hospitality and can be grown indoors and out. Cultivation requirements, growing indoors and out, and using mint tea for soothing upset stomachs are some of the topics covered.
Parsley: A Cooks Best Friend
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) known as curly parsley is featured in this article. Parsley has endless possibilities in the kitchen and growing parsley in container plantings and as an edging plant can enhance the garden. Cultivation requirements, how to grow indoors and out, and uses in the kitchen and garden are described.
Rosemary: The Herb of Remembrance and Friendship
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is featured in this article. This versatile herb is used extensively with meats, breads, and can be even be used as herb skewers when grilling vegetables and meats. Cultivation requirements, growing indoors and out, and uses in the kitchen and garden for companion planting are included.
Basil: The King of Herbs
The king of herbs Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is the focus of this article. Cultural requirements, uses in the kitchen and the garden, are included.
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
The herb, Allium schoenoprasum, known as common garden chives, has extensive uses both in the garden, as a companion plant, and in the kitchen where chives are used in everything from egg dishes to vinegars. How to grow, cultivation requirements, and growing indoors are some of the topics in this article.
Dill: The Most Important Culinary Herb in Scandinavia
The most popular culinary herb in Scandinavia, Fernleaf dill (Anethum graveolens), is discussed is this article. Used as foliage for flowers from the garden, gripe water, and everything from pickles to cream cheese, this versatile plant is easily grown and self-seeds readily. How to grow, cultivation requirements, and growing indoors are some of the topics covered.