Growing spices and herbs

Wondering how to grow bay leaves indoors? The bay leaf plant, or Laurus nobilis, is a culinary treasure that can bring a touch of Mediterranean charm to your indoor garden. Cultivating bay leaves indoors can be a delight, especially when you can reach out and pluck those aromatic leaves for your cooking. In this guide, …

Boswellia sacra is technically classified as an herb, however I found it difficult to acquire either a start or seeds of this plant.  I have been on the hunt for seeds or starts of this plant for over three years.  After a very long search for either a live Boswellia sacra plant, or seeds I found that …

Long season garden plants are either those that take a long time to flower, produce their crop or fruit for an extended period of time. Many plants will bloom longer if the faded blooms are cut off. This process is known as deadheading. Most plants need an inch of water a week to thrive and …

The world is changing – everyday it seems there is a new report of how unsafe or contaminated our food or medicine is – and frankly this new trend is downright scary which is one reason why you might want to grow an herbal medicine garden. I’m not surprised by all of this though – …

The herb garden tips below are sure to help you grow the best indoor herb garden you’ve ever grown! It’s not always easy to grow a flourishing garden indoors, but it is possible. There are some tips and tricks I have picked up over the years that may help you on your quest to growing …

Lemon grass is a tropical herb that can be grown indoors or outdoors. Lemon grass has the ability to grow nearly everywhere, including jungles, gardens, pots on patios or balconies and of course indoors in a bright window or under grow lights. It is also pest-free which means that it never needs to be sprayed …

There are so many reasons to start growing ginger in your garden or for those in a cold climate, in a flower pot. Ginger is a great plant to grow, as well as one that has been used in homeopathic and natural healing. There are varieties with highly fragrant flowers and of course ones you …

Have you ever thought about how to grow cinnamon? Or maybe if you have, you have wondered if it would grow in a pot as a houseplant. Few of us ever think about where cinnamon comes from, but can you imagine walking down a street lined with Cinnamon Trees? That’s everyday life for those who …

Make a citrus theme garden using a combination of citrus trees and citrus scented herbs such as lemon balm, lime balm and lemon mint. Herbs are easy enough to grow. For those who do not live in a warm climate, certain varieties of citrus trees grow in containers and will in fact fruit. Here are a …

Growing popular medicinal herbs for natural health is gaining traction. While some popular medicinal herbs are a bit harder to grow, there are three that are quite easy to grow. In this article, you will learn about the properties and uses of three popular medicinal herbs – St. Johns Wort, ginseng and ginko biloba.