Herbs

Growing herbs is an easy way to save money at the grocery store and spice up your cooking. Learn how to grow your own kitchen herbs!

Waves of flowering phenomenal lavender shrubs form tidy rows, their purple blossoms rising above pale green, narrow leaves.

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For ‘Phenomenal’ Lavender

If you adore the look and smell of lavender, but struggle to keep it alive, try 'Phenomenal' lavender. It's ultra tough and thrives in a wider range of climates. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to learn about this phenomenal plant and how to care for it in your garden.

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Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For ‘Siam Queen’ Basil

'Siam Queen' Thai basil is wonderfully aromatic and has a delightfully spicy kick. If you want basil with a little something extra, it’s an excellent addition to your herb garden. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses how to grow and care for this tasty herb.

Bushy, low-growing hidcote lavender plant bears fragrant, velvety purple flowers that stand above narrow, muted green leaves.

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For ‘Hidcote’ Lavender

Elegant and aromatic, there are few replacements for lavender in the garden or the kitchen. Pollinators and people love the scent of this charming Mediterranean native. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss how to grow and care for 'Hidcote' lavender.

A captivating juxtaposition of deep purple, velvety leaves with prominent veins and bright, glossy green foliage, punctuated by small clusters of delicate purple flowers, showcasing unusual basil varieties.

Herbs

9 Unusual Basil Varieties to Plant This Spring

Basil is a favorite summer herb for its bundles of tender leaves, bright flavor, and easy growth. The more you harvest, the greater the rewards. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in distinctive and unusual basil varieties to add culinary flair and ornament to liven up the edible landscape.

A gardener working on woody lavender plants, using a tool to cut back the bush

Herbs

How to Rejuvenate Woody Lavender Shrubs

Growing lavender doesn't have to be difficult; it's really quite simple. However, without proper care, the plants can become woody over time. Follow along as gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to rejuvenate your woody lavender plant so it will bloom again.

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Herbs

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Growing Herbs Organically

Herbs are perfect for beginner gardeners! They’re low-maintenance, easy-growing, and incredibly aromatic. Whether you’re starting an herb garden or planting herbs around your other plants, this guide provides everything you need to know about growing them organically.

A close-up shot of blue-purple colored flowers of the clary sage

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Clary Sage

Clary sage brings a wash of color and prominent, nectar-rich blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The perennial herb is carefree, thriving across conditions with little tending. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the showy performer that transitions from herb garden to naturalized border.

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Herbs

How to Grow Dill in Pots and Containers

If you don’t have access to a garden or want fresh herbs in your kitchen, try growing dill in pots and containers. Farmer Briana Yablonski will share everything you need to know about growing this fragrant and flavorful herb in a small space.

A cluster of dormant Lavandula shrubs with dry, light brown stems standing tall and brittle.

Herbs

Is My Lavender Dead or Dormant?: How to Tell

Lavenders adorn herb gardens with brilliant violet flowers and sweet aromas. In winter, the shrubs may look tired, gray, and dead! They dislike cold, wet, and cloudy conditions. Learn to tell if they’re dead or dormant alongside backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.