Basil is perhaps one of the mostly widely used herbs in cooking, and it’s one I highly recommend for growing yourself, as it comes in handy in so many recipes – and of course for making pesto. Although it’s most commonly known as a culinary herb and perhaps even a decorative plant, some basil varieties […]
DIY Containers for Growing Herbs
Growing herbs is not only easy but also fun, because they are versatile and can be planted pretty much anywhere and in anything. Herbs will flourish as long as they get plenty of sunlight, good soil and water. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on expensive pots to get your herb garden […]
5 Herbs to Grow in Your Kitchen Window
There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh herbs in recipes you prepare. It takes about three times as much fresh herb to get the flavour of a dried seasoning, but the taste is so much better. If you’re lucky enough to have an herb garden you can enjoy that great taste as often […]
8 Herbs to Plant in Your Garden This Spring
If you are looking for an affordable, easy and great way to enhance the flavour of your foods, then start an herb garden. Herbs take little effort and do not need much space. In fact, it’s best to plant herbs in containers to keep the soil well drained. This way you can bring them inside […]
8 Reasons You Should Be Growing Your Own Herbs
Fresh herbs add delicious flavour to a variety of foods, and offer loads of health benefits too. Sure, you can always use dry herbs or buy fresh herbs at the store, but growing your own herbs offers so many benefits. With the rich amount of sun, water and organic soil, most herbs are quite easy […]
4 Easy-to-Grow Culinary Herbs Ideal for Small Spaces
Fresh herbs are a great way to bring the flavours of your dishes to life. Unfortunately, they can be expensive to buy at the grocery store and they aren’t always in season. Although you can certainly use their dried counterparts in your favourite recipes, they just don’t deliver the same flavour profile. Fortunately, you can […]