I absolutely love to make my own soaps both for my own bathrooms and to give as gifts. Little herbal hand soaps are great to have on hand when guests come over, and I particularly love the relaxing scent of lavender. I would like to share a very easy DIY project with you for simple […]
3 Reasons to Grow Lavender In Your Garden
Lavender is often overlooked when it comes time to do the planting and management of your home herb garden. It’s relatively easy to grow and has lots of uses around the house, aside from just looking pretty and smelling nice, though it definitely does those things well. Here are 3 reasons why you should make […]
Herb Gardening 101: Growing Dill
Dill is an incredibly versatile culinary herb that is a must have in any kitchen garden. Nearly all parts of the plant, including its leaves, flowers, stems and seeds, can be used in your cooking adventures. In addition, this self-seeding biennial puts on quite an ornamental display in the herb garden with its beautiful wispy leaves and delicate yellow flowers. You’ll want to grow this one […]
Herb Gardening 101: Growing Fennel
When it comes to fennel, there are two main types to consider: herb fennel and the white bulb-type vegetable. Both make wonderful additions to a kitchen garden, but our focus here is on the herb variety. Growing tips and facts Common sweet fennel looks a lot like dill with its green feathery, wispy foliage. Other […]
Herb Gardening 101: Growing Basil
Basil is a culinary superstar that deserves a spot in every kitchen garden. It is available in dozens of varieties, each with its own distinctive traits and flavour characteristics. Popular examples include Genovese, lemon, lime, purple, and Thai. Genovese is the most popular basil variety used in Italian dishes, while Thai basil is more common […]
Herb Gardening 101: Growing Chamomile
Chamomile has long been treasured for its medicinal qualities.* It is known primarily for its calming, healing and soothing properties. There are two main types of chamomile: Roman and German. Roman, aka English chamomile, is a perennial creeping ground cover with dainty daisy-like flowers. German chamomile is a re-seeding annual. It grows upright and can […]