...not propagate it. Using basil as an example, Wild Magic is a patented purple foliage basil primarily grown for purple flowers. It is supposed to have low temperature tolerance. The...
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....
...the spirit. A pot of beans simmering with sage on the stove is a fragrant blessing in itself. Then there’s rosemary, standing tall and proud, even as everything else begins...
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...
...tea to strengthen the heart and warm the spirit as evenings lengthen. Ingredients 2 tbsp dried rose hips 2 tbsp dried hawthorn berries 2 tbsp dried Tulsi basil 1 tsp...
...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...
