There exists a wealth of different types of basil. The flavors you like determine the types of basil you use to prepare dishes. The most common version is the sweet, pungently-scented basil that is an ingredient used in most Italian dishes. The basil plant resembles peppermint leaves. They are circular, somewhat pointed, and both belong to the same group of plants. Pesto is a sauce made with a...

There are many ways to grow organic herbs. You can choose to grow them indoors in containers or outdoors in a flowerbed or garden. Herbs have many different uses, and have been used since the beginning of civilization by many different cultures. There are both advantages and disadvantages to growing herbs. When you grow herbs in containers, you don't have the weeding that you do in an outdoor envi...

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This video gives clear information on the simplest method for drying herbs while retaining maximum flavor.  I've dried herbs like this in my basement and garage.  I usually take an additional step and encase the herb stems loosely in a paper bag to protect the leaves from dust, or have them crumble on the floor when I'm trying to remove them from the hook they're drying on.  Drying ...

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I've made container herb gardens like this many times over the years.  One thing that wasn't mentioned in the video is that many garden herbs are perennial and will come back if they are properly cared for. I've made a permanent home in containers for a couple of kinds of oregano, chives and mint.  Mints should always be grown in their own container because it's very aggressive.Rosemary ...

Basil is a wonderful aromatic herb that is used in cooking. It can also be used for medicinal purposes. Basil is most commonly used as a sweet herb in Italian cooking. It has a sweet earthy flavor that compliments many vegetables. These vegetables include tomatoes, eggplant, onion, garlic, and other savory ingredients. Basil is commonly found in French food, Thai food, Vietnamese food, and ev...

Growing organic herbs is a great and fun way to make meals for your family that are healthier and tastier. Because they are easy to grow, you can plant them alongside your flowerbeds. You must remember that if you are growing organic herbs, you cannot use pesticides or fertilizers that contain chemicals (That is why they are called organic). If you decide to grow herbs for the kitchen you may want...

Chive leaves have a mild onion flavor and their pretty pink flowers are edible, too.  A perennial that grows in Zones 3 to 10, the freshly snipped leaves can be added to any soup, salad, omelet or vegetable dish.  Add them to recipes just before serving, since they lose much of their flavor when cooked.  The flowers make a colorful and outstanding addition to salads and vinegars.&nb...

The healthiest manner of growing chives (or anything else, for that matter) is to do so organically. This is a truly effortless feat that anyone can enjoy. There are two different types of chives, so your first decision is whether you prefer an onion-flavored chive (Alium Schoenoprasum) with a magenta or orchid colored bloom, or the garlic-flavored chive (Alium Tuberosum) with a beautiful milky w...

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This video gives a wonderfully detailed and graphic explanation of how to create your own herb garden, even if you don't have the space for garden beds.  It's also very creative in showing that you don't really need traditional containers, so look around for things that you can adapt rather than run to a garden center and plunk down a wad of cash.  Plants can be very forgiving as long as...

To grow your own rosemary, use soil that is sandy, rich and well-drained. Enrich soil by incorporating compost and natural fertilizer. Compost is deteriorated plant and animal material such as kitchen waste, yard trimmings and eggshells. Examples of natural fertilizers are fish emulsions, sea weed extracts and manure. Rosemary grows well in warm and humid environments. The herb can be planted...

For centuries, herbs have been used to enhance cooking and make meals more enjoyable.  The best way to ensure a supply of organic herbs is to start your own organic herb garden.Some popular cooking herbs include annuals like basil, dill and marjoram.  Most herbs do best in full sun and well-drained sandy loam.  Tip cuttings of most herbs are the richest in the essential oils that fl...

Herbal tea can serve mainly two purposes. They can be used to help with certain ailments, or they can just be quite tasty. Whatever your reason for drinking herbal tea, consider making the fresh herbs for your tea at home. The first step is to prepare your garden. You can make your garden either indoors or outdoors, but the most important thing is to make sure the soil is somewhat dry or sandy...

Do you love the aroma of sweet basil or the taste of rosemary and oregano in your pasta sauce? Have you thought about growing your own but don’t know how to start? If you have ever grown tomatoes, you can grow your own chemical-free herbs. Herbs have been used for everything from seasonings to medicinal purposes since about 2700 BC, all starting with the Chinese. When it comes to having genera...