Another great aspect of harvest season is that it’s the time of year when most plantsgo to seed, thus ensuring a strong new crop for the following spring. Those of you with food gardens have probably ...

As our summer winds down, many garden plants are blooming wonderfully and setting as many seeds as possible. When I go into the garden to deadhead (or even remove) annuals and perennials, I will ...

Growing herbs from seed is not only rewarding but can also save you money and trips to the grocery store. Fresh herbs easily elevate even basic dishes and are extremely easy to grow — all you need are ...

Seed sowing and saving : step-by-step techniques for collecting and growing more than 100 vegetables, flowers, and herbs / Carole B. Turner ...

If you’ve seen your garden flowers turning brown, it may be time to start collecting the seeds to give you more plants for free next year. Collecting seeds from lavender, foxgloves, honesty, ...

Whether you’re a beginner gardener or a home chef who wants to grow your own ingredients, an herb garden is a great place to start. When it comes to edible plants, herbs are the easiest to grow ...

Dried herbs typically have a stronger flavor, three to four times stronger than fresh herbs. When using as a substitute for ...

Derek Markham is a green living expert who started writing for Treehugger in 2012. Basil is a versatile herb with seeds that should be sown in early springtime in well-drained, well-watered soil with ...

Starting a herb garden from seed in January might seem daunting, especially when the outdoor weather is chilly and uncooperative. But don't let the winter blues stop you! Growing herbs indoors not ...

If you have herbs in your garden, it’s harvest time! Herbs have ornamental value, contributing color, texture, scent and sometimes flowers, and they are often grown for culinary use, enhancing the ...

I repeat: They are up. My fragile seeds have sprouted into tiny proto-herbs. Miniature leaves unfold by the hour; little stems reach toward the sun. It’s alive, I tell you! I have created life!