If you are new to gardening, an herb garden is an excellent entry-level activity. It doesn’t require much space, success is almost guaranteed, and most herbs attain their full size relatively quickly, ...

"Herb Gardening: How to Prepare the Soil, Choose Your Plants, and Care For, Harvest, and Use Your Herbs" by Melissa Snyder ($19.95, The Countryman Press) (The Countryman Press) Sally and George ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We all know the pain of paying top dollar for fresh herbs at the grocery store, only for that packet of sage or bunch of cilantro to go bad ...

Q: My wife and I have an herb garden, and year after year, grass seems to find its way in and around the herb plants. It takes meticulous work to keep pulling the grass. Is there a chemical you can ...

A. Herbs are among the oldest cultivated plants in the world — and the most useful. They add seasoning to vegetables, fruits, meats and breads throughout the world's cultures. Herbs also furnish ...

Herb garden basics include the following: In general, herbs prefer a moderately rich soil. An overly rich soil (or excessive fertilizing) can lead to vigorous growth, which can detract from the ...

Creating a DIY herb garden in your kitchen is a simple way to keep fresh herbs within easy reach while adding a touch of greenery to your space. It’s a project anyone can enjoy, whether you have ...

Put your green thumb to use this spring starting an herb garden. Chives, lavender, oregano, peppermint, sage or thyme thrive in Michigan’s growing season. Members of the Charlevoix Gardening Club ...

When trying to decide which herbs to plant in your indoor kitchen garden, basil and rosemary are obvious -- but there's ...