March 30, 2026 | By Susan Belsinger and Tina Marie Wilcox
...same time as you set out basil and tomatoes, when the ground is warming up. If the weather is cold—especially if it’s wet and rainy—wait to transplant chiles; otherwise, you...
...VIOLET INTRIGUE, ‘Buena Vista’, and ‘Sharon Roberts’. These strongly floral noted lavenders pair well with black and green teas, as well as their counterparts of sage, savory, oregano and basil....
As a lifelong gardener and plant enthusiast, I’ve always been drawn to the versatility of herbs. Beyond cooking, herbs have incredible ornamental value as well. In my own garden in...
...spices such as ginger, garlic, turmeric, fenugreek seeds, cilantro, cumin, asafoetida, green chiles, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, fennel seeds and so on” with their geographical neighbors. But the...
...sort of heart condition, should consult a health professional before using hawthorn.) Garlic may not fit the tidy definition of a leafy kitchen herb, yet it has always been treated...
...over into the garden paths and our oregano patch has grown far beyond its designated borders. It’s time to harvest these wonderful herbs and enjoy their flavors and aromas in...
...than you need). Bring a journal if you like and jot down what you see. Maybe a glass of wine infused with sliced strawberries, basil, and mint? Or simply walk...
...basil leaves for your favorite dishes. Unfortunately, for the past decade, a devastating disease called basil downy mildew has swept into gardens around the world. Basil downy mildew can turn...
...among others. This was followed by the Ebers Papyrus from Egypt in 1550 BC with over 800 prescriptions using over 700 plants such as pomegranate, garlic, onion, aloe, castor oil,...
