Growing arnica is an excellent option for those who love rare and exotic herbs. It is mostly grown for its medicinal properties but its also great for ornamental purposes due to its lovely yellow flowers that appear in spring and summer. The Genus “Arnica” contains approximately thirty species, but Arnica montana is the most important […]
Grow Your Own Herbs
Growing Herbs to Harvest Their Essential Oils
Essential oils derived from herbs and other botanicals have an array of applications from pleasant scents to improving skin or relieving mild complaints and aches. In recent years, the industry of producing these oils has blossomed, but both rising costs and ambiguous sources render the idea of DIY essential oils appealing. If you’ve decided to […]
Growing St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is an easy plant to both grow and care for. It is mainly grown for its medicinal properties but also for ornamental purposes due to the plant’s beautiful flowers. The plant is a hardy perennial and has a shrub-like appearance with a protruding stamen that is surrounded by bright yellow […]
Growing Parsley Inside All Year Around.
Growing parsley inside all year around is both easy and fun. Used primarily as a culinary herb, fresh parsley is one of the most familiar and widely used of all herbs. It can be used as an addition to salads and as an attractive garnish or as a spice in many dishes. There exist few […]
How to Grow Basil Indoors From Seeds
To grow basil indoors is a relatively simple so you don’t need to have a huge garden space and, if properly cared for, will thrive when raised on your kitchen counter. It doesn’t require a great deal of care, nor does it have all sorts of complicated soil, fertilizer, and sunlight needs. As long as […]
How to Grow Medicinal Herbs
The first consideration in how to grow medicinal herbs is to match the site characteristics to the selection of plants that will grow best in the local climate, soil and light conditions. Some gardeners prefer a raised bed system which elevates the garden bed 8” or so above the ground surface. While this method requires […]
