Tag: Herbs

It’s a good idea to do a spice cabinet sweep every six months to make sure you’re not still utilizing the old stuff.6 Ways You Can Use Your Expired Spices 1 Craft seasonal candles. 2 Create natural dyes. 3 Keep insects away. 4 Make potpourri. 5 Craft your own bar soap. 6 Make spice sachets. […]

Because it comes from the old French word ‘erbe’ and the H was never pronounced. The British often take French words and pronounce them as if they had originated in English, which is why they pronounce the H in ‘herb’ and the T in valet (which French and Americans pronounce val-AY). Do you say Herbs […]

Air-drying really couldn’t be easier. As Walker explains, all you need is a kitchen towel and a flat surface to get started. Simply gather your herbs, lay them on the towel, and store once they’re completely dry. (As a rule of thumb, always make sure your herbs are clean before drying.) Do you have to […]

Rinse herbs under cool running water, turning constantly until thoroughly clean. Let herbs drip-dry for a moment over the sink. “Hard herbs,” like parsley, have woody stems and are much tougher, so they can be spun dry in a salad spinner. Check for and remove any remaining damaged leaves. How do you wash herbs before […]

Your herb is making a flower, then a seed, then it dies back for that season. So, it is best to keep any flowers from forming in the first place. As you see a flower budding, simply pinch the entire thing off. If you find that the herb is persistent, cut back below the flower, […]

A. Herbs should be regularly trimmed or harvested to maintain fresh bushy growth. They will bolt and go to seed in the summer if the soil dries out too much. Herbs therefore need a regular watering regime to avoid going to seed early. What do I do with herbs that have gone to seed? Your […]

Unfortunately, for some herbs, yes, it is bad if they bolt. It signifies the end of the herb’s life cycle and results in a reduced taste. The plant turns tough and woody instead of having tender leaves and stems making it undesirable to use for cooking or medicinal purposes. Can you eat cilantro after its […]

While annual herbs like basil and cilantro are popular garden varieties, perennial herbs, which come back year after year, are a great investment. Plant them once and harvest for years! They’re also relatively inexpensive and usually mature enough to pluck and cook with in the first season. Do herbs come back every year? A majority […]

the morning. Harvest early in the morning, after the dew dries, but before the heat of the day. Harvest herbs before flowering, otherwise, leaf production declines. Herb flowers have their most intense oil concentration and flavor when harvested after flower buds appear but before they open. How do I know when my herbs are ready […]

And there’s even better news: It’s easy to do! Most herbs, after they are established, need minimal care and can flourish indoors through the cold winter months. Herbs that are already in containers are the easiest to bring inside; they just need a little TLC to accommodate the change. What herbs can be brought inside […]

Growing herbs outside is easy. Herbs like full sun but will tolerate some shade and don’t need fussy attention in the form of fertilizer, nutrients, plant food or even regular watering. If you are a very new gardener, you might want to start your garden from small plants which is even easier than starting seeds. […]

Freezing herbs Place a few sprigs or leaves in freezer wrap or in an airtight freezer container. Spread on a tray or cookie sheet and place in the freezer. When frozen solid, pack into airtight containers. To use in soups or stew, dice washed herbs and pack into ice cube trays. Fill the spaces with […]

When pruning these types of plants, cut them right where the leaf meets the stem. Woodier herbs, like rosemary and thyme, should be trimmed so that they don’t become too woody (as they generally do with age), as no new leaves will grow. As soon as you start to see new growth, pinch some of […]

Herbs well suited for growing in cool weather are cilantro, chervil, chives, dill, and parsley. Unlike warm-weather summer-grown herbs, cool-weather herbs can be sown directly in the garden a month or more before the last frost in spring for late spring harvest and again in late summer for fall harvest. What can you plant before […]

6 Easy to Grow Vegetables & Herbs for Early Spring Lettuce. Lettuce is one of the easiest vegetables to grow. Peas. Peas are sweet, delicious, and make a great snack. Kale. Kale is a versatile vegetable that comes in many different varieties. Cabbage. Radishes. Cilantro. What herbs can be planted in the spring? These are […]

It’s time for heat-loving plants! As the temperatures begin to rise, it’s time to put warm-weather vegetables, herbs, and plants in the ground (or containers) so they grow for the season ahead! For crops that mature quickly, like beans, planting seeds will work just fine. What herbs can be sown in June? Sow annual and/or […]

August arrives with a spell of cooler weather, some much needed rain and a bounty of herby delights. As summer continues, so does the harvest season, with plenty of choices of what to harvest. From sage and oregano, to marshmallow and chamomile, herbs are growing fast this time of the year. How late can I […]

Here are some of the herbs you can grow in the fall and mild winter: Parsley (flat Italian or curled) Sage. Rosemary. Thyme. Cilantro. Lavender. Mint. Chives. Which herbs can be planted in the fall? Many herbs can be planted in fall. Fall herbs include parsley, rosemary, mint, and more.Take a few minutes this fall […]

While spring is the traditional planting season for many garden plants, late summer and fall are also prime planting times for trees, shrubs, perennials, and herbs. Yes herbs! There are many herbs to plant in fall – annuals, biennials, and perennials. How late can you plant herbs? Annual and biennial herbs can be planted outdoors […]

Basil. Chamomile. Lavender. Parsley. All Organic Herb Seeds. How late can you plant herbs? Annual and biennial herbs can be planted outdoors from March to August. To give them a head start they can be planted as early as January under cover and planted out in spring. However, there are some herbs such as dill […]