Growing an Herb Garden
There are so many things to consider when you decide to plant an herb garden. The first is location. You need to remember that most of the plants in this garden are going to be used in the kitchen. The best place to put them would be by the kitchen. It is always best to choose a section in the yard close to the door. You may want to have the fresh herbs available for cooking … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Herb Garden, Organic Herbs
Storing Herbs
When you are storing the herbs you have collected there are many methods to investigate. Some will work better than others. It is all a matter of preference. You can read through and decide what will work for you. The first method which many people find very simple is freezing. There are two ways to freeze herbs. You can collect the fresh leaves and put them on a cookie sheet in the freezer. When the leaves … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Medicinal Herbs
Drying Herbs
It is not hard to collect the herbs. A simple snip or cut and you are done. Drying can be a problem when you do not know how to do it. When you remember that an herb is just like any other plant it is easier to understand how to treat them. You must first gather the herbs you are going to dry. It is best to cut longer stems than many short ones. You are … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Natural Herbs
Collecting Herbs
One of the best parts about growing an herb garden is being able to use the herbs. From the lemon balm leaf in a glass of tea to the sweet basil in a pot of marinara sauce, herbs can add the most wonderful flavors. A perfect example of why you would want an herb garden is this. Imagine a hot summer day when the only thing that can cool you off is a frosty glass of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured
Herbs in the Kitchen
Anyone who has ever done any type of baking or cooking knows that the food just tastes better with seasoning. This can be as simple as adding salt and pepper, or complicated as using a blend of spices for the perfect taste. What is surprising to some people is pepper is an herb. Pepper is a berry from the Piper Nigrum plant. Black and white pepper are made from the same plant. The un-ripened berries are … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured
An Introduction To Herbs
Natural herbs have been in use since the dawn of time. The Chinese have been using these flavorful weeds for everything from spicing up a favorite dish to curing allergies. Common herbs are most known for their culinary uses. There are medicinal applications for herbs as well. The Native Americans knew the value of an herb. Whether it was to cure a toothache or cure an upset stomach, there was an herb for everything. Some of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Natural Herbs
Recent Comments