Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs so of course it was also the first perennial herb I started growing in my herb garden. Not only does it look and smell amazing, but it’s also a herb that can be added to many of my favorite food types (soups and stews) and is very winter…
Of all the plants we can grow in our own gardens, few would be considered as valuable and useful as the mint plant. But with so many types of mint plant available to us, how do you choose the perfect mint variety for your garden? While the perennial herb is found in everyday commercial items…
When it comes to herbs, winter can be a tough time. Many popular herbs go dormant or die back in the cooler months, leaving gardeners like you and me scrambling to find ways to keep our plants alive. However, there are a few hearty herbs that not only survive the winter, but actually thrive in…
I was given a bay laurel tree – also known as a laurus nobilis – in a terracotta pot by a friend who was leaving the country and wanted it to go to a good home and be cared for. All was going well until my other half moved the bay tree from it’s position…