Tag: Herbs

Herbs add beauty and fragrance to the garden while attracting pollinators and beneficial insects. Although summer is upon us, there is still time to add some herbs to your summer garden. The benefits of herbs are many. How late can I plant herbs? Annual and biennial herbs can be planted outdoors from March to August. […]

Preparing the Soil Before You Plant an Herb Garden When growing herbs, do not use composted manures in the herb garden. These are typically high in nitrogen, which will make the herbs grow quickly but will reduce their flavor. Do herbs like manure? Ideally herbs like a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained soil. If you […]

potting soil. In pots, avoid garden soil, yes you heard correct, avoid garden soils like topsoil or black earth! These soils are heavy and take forever to dry out after a rain. Using a potting soil or ProMix will be lighter and fluffier, perfect for herb growing. What kind of soil is best for herbs? […]

While used coffee grounds are only slightly acidic, fresh (unbrewed) coffee grounds have more acid. Your acid-loving plants like hydrangeas, rhododendrons, azaleas, lily of the valley, blueberries, carrots, and radishes can get a boost from fresh grounds. Are coffee grounds good for herbal plants? Yes, coffee ground fertilizer is safe for basil and other herbs. […]

BEST ALL AROUND VEGETABLE PLANT FOOD DR. EARTH PREMIUM GOLD ALL PURPOSE FERTILIZER. DAVE THOMPSON’S HEALTHY GROW ALL PURPOSE. SUSTANE NATURALLY ALL PURPOSE PLANT FOOD. JOBE’S ORGANIC FERTILIZER SPIKES. ORGANIC WORM CASTINGS FERTILIZER. CHARLIE’S ALL NATURAL COMPOST. WAUPACA NORTHWOODS MUSHROOM COMPOST. Which fertilizer is best for herbs? A slow-release fertilizer is especially important if your […]

Turn the leaves often to ensure even drying. To air dry herbs with seeds, tie the herbs in small bundles and suspend inside a paper bag with holes punched in the sides. Suspend the bag in a dark area with good air circulation. Collect the seeds when they are dry, and store in rigid light-proof […]

Eggshells make good seed starters, and when transplanted into soil, they break down naturally and nourish your herbs. Slice off the top of eggshells with a sharp knife and pour the yolks and whites out, saving them for another use. Rinse eggshells thoroughly, then air-dry in the carton. What plants are egg shells good for? […]

Drying is the easiest method of preserving herbs. Simply expose the leaves, flowers or seeds to warm, dry air. Leave the herbs in a well ventilated area until the moisture evaporates. Sun drying is not recommended because the herbs can lose flavor and color. How do you cure fresh herbs? Put herbs in an open […]

Herbs with a high moisture content — mints, tarragon, basil — are best dried using a food dehydrator or the oven technique to prevent mold from forming. Oven drying requires spreading herbs in a single layer evenly across a cookie sheet and setting the temperature at the lowest setting, often 150 degrees or less. Can […]

Dried herbs have a shelf life of about a year. They do not technically “go bad,” but they do lose their potency over time. So, the first step to getting your spice rack in shape is to go through and get rid of those herbs you’ve had for, ahem, more than a year. How long […]

Seal the jar with the lid and store in the refrigerator. Don’t forget to change the water every day. This process will help the herbs retain moisture in the dry environment. Should you keep dried herbs in the fridge? Dried herbs and spices do best with: Cool, dark cupboard (not the fridge). Minimal exposure to […]

Keeping Herbs Fresh Fill a glass or Mason jar with an inch of water. Place the herbs in the jar like a bouquet of flowers. To store parsley and cilantro, loosely cover with a resealable plastic bag or cling wrap. If using a large Mason jar or quart container, you can use the lid to […]

You want to snip away any dead parts as you go. They will grow more after each harvest or pruning, resulting in more herbs that you can harvest in the future. You will also want to snip off any new blooms as they grow to allow the plant to focus its energy on growing the […]

List Of 11 Herbs That Smell Good (Perfect Aromatherapy Herbs) Artemisia essential oil and leaves. Pin. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) Rosemary. Anise Hyssop (agastache foeniculum) fresh thyme smells great. Lavender blossom. Sage plant (Salvia officinalis) Which herb smells the best? For potted scented herbs ‘use a soil-based compost, which holds water better in summer,’ adds […]

Dried herbs are best when stored in airtight containers like glass canning jars. Place whole leaves in jars and secure with a tightly fitting lid. Label the jar and store in a dark, cool place. Storing whole leaves and crushing them once you’re ready to use them will help herbs retain more flavor. How long […]

Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the herbs for 15 seconds. Immerse in an ice bath for 30 seconds, then drain and spin the herbs dry in a salad spinner. How do you dry herbs without browning? Place the sheet in an oven on the lowest setting, no higher than 150 […]

Sow seed of herbs such as basil, chives and parsley under glass with or without heat from January to early April. Additionally, as soil conditions allow, you can sow seed of chervil, coriander and dill, directly into the soil outdoors from March onwards. What is the best month to plant herbs? spring‘Early spring, however, is […]

Avoid using plastic containers as it may leach chemicals in to your herbs; instead use glass bottles. Keep these jars away from sunlight; instead store them in a dark and dry place. Sunlight may ruin the potency of the herbs. To extend their life, you must store them in cool and dry place. How long […]

6 Tips for Storing Dried Herbs Whole Herbs Last Longer. The first thing to consider is that herbs in their whole form last longer. Make Sure Your Herbs Are Totally Dry. Store in Airtight Containers. Keep Out of Direct Sunlight. Keep in A Cool and Dry Location. Be Sure to Label Harvest or Purchase Date. […]

Harvest flowering herbs like basil, sage and thyme before their flowers bloom. Once they bloom, the leaves lose their flavor. I prefer to snip off all the flower buds so that the plant lasts longer. Once the plant flowers it will start to make seeds and stop producing leaves. Are my herbs still good if […]