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!

A shot of several yellow flower stalks and leaves of the jerusalem sage

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Jerusalem Sage

Jerusalem sage is a flowering shrub that hummingbirds adore, and we do too! Known as Phlomis fruticosa, it has gray foliage and bright yellow flowers, which can also be used in the kitchen as a herb. Sarah Jay will explain this in-depth guide for growing it in your garden.

A close up of english lavender next to french varieties. Both plants are in bloom, and have bright purple blooms.

Herbs

English vs. French Lavender: What’s The Difference?

Are you trying to decide between French or English Lavender for your garden? Not sure what the difference is between them? In this article, organic gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey looks at the differences between them, and which climates they perform best in.

A gardener has decided when to prune lavender, and is harvesting the plant and placing the harvest in an orange basket.

Herbs

When Should You Harvest Lavender For The Best Results?

Do you have some lavender in your garden but aren't quite sure when to harvest it? Lavender can be a tricky herb to time perfectly when it comes to harvesting. In this article, organic gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer, Logan Hailey takes you through the perfect timeline to harvest your lavender this season.

drought tolerant lavender

Herbs

21 Drought Tolerant Lavender Varieties For Arid Desert Climates

If you are looking for some lavender that can tolerate both heat and drought, you've come to the right place! There are many different desert friendly types of lavender you can plant, depending on your location. In this article gardening expert and former lavender farmer Logan Hailey examines her favorite varieties of lavender for hot and dry desert climates.

Non fertilized lavender growing in a field. The blowers are deep purple and appear at the top of the stalks of many of the plants.

Herbs

Should You Fertilize Your Lavender Plants This Season?

Trying to figure out if you should fertilize your lavender plants? This hardy shrub can handle quite a bit of neglect, but what about fertilizer? In this article, organic gardening expert and former lavender farmer Logan Hailey examines if it's a good idea to fertilize this season, or if you should skip it.

herbs that grow in shade

Herbs

15 Garden Herbs That You Can Grow in The Shade

Have a few shady spots in your yard or garden that need some perking up? Want to maximize your square-foot space under the shade of your tall garden tomatoes? Discover new herbal flavors that take your cooking to the next level, grown right outside your kitchen window. Gardening expert Sarah Hyde offers 15 herbs that can grow well in part shade.

Grow Dill in garden. Gardener picking it with her hands.

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, Care For, and Harvest Dill

Are you thinking of adding some dill to your garden? Dill has a variety of different uses, and is quite popular as a flavor in many cooking dishes once dried and added. In this article, gardening expert Taylor Sievers walks you through the easiest way to plant, grow, care for, and harvest dill from your garden.

watering basil

Herbs

How Much and How Often Should You Water Basil?

Did you recently start growing basil to use while cooking, or for certain herbal scents in your home? If so, it's important to understand the proper watering schedule so you don't over-water or under-water this picky plant. In this article, gardening expert Taylor Sievers examines a proper watering schedule for Basil.

can mint grow in shade

Herbs

Can Mint Grow in the Shade? How Much Sun Does Mint Need?

Mint is a favorite of many gardeners because of how quickly it grows, and the many uses it brings. But just how much sun does mint actually need to grow? Can mint grow in the shade? In this article, gardening and flower expert Taylor Sievers answers these questions and more!

how to grow salvia

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Salvia Flowers

Are you committed to growing salvia this season, but aren't quite sure where to start? These hardy plants can be a great addition to any garden, and can survive a variety of different climates. In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker walks through everything you need to know about adding salvia to your garden, including planting, care, and maintenance.