Category Archives: Herb Garden Tips

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How To Start Thyme From Seed Indoors

A friend of mine recently asked how to grow thyme from seed indoors. She wanted to grow a couple of containers of thyme indoors to have fresh thyme on hand in the kitchen.

Although it will take a while before she has a plant she can harvest from, she wanted to try growing her own thyme plants from seed anyway.

Also, if you’re planning to plant multiple thyme herb plants into your garden, starting thyme from seed indoors to transplant into your garden is an economical way to go. Continue reading →

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How To Dry Herbs In The Microwave

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basil-leaves-in-front-of-microwave Can you dry herbs in the microwave? Surprisingly, yes!

The first time I heard that you could dry herbs in the microwave, I did not believe it. I thought the herbs would turn to mush or turn into some unrecognizable black mess. It didn’t make sense to me.

But, I was curious. Does this really work? Or is this some weird theoretical thing that will end up in disaster. I had to find out!

So, when I had some leftover basil I thought, what the heck, let’s try this! Guess I was in the mood for a science experiment that day 🙂 Continue reading →

How To Grow Thyme Successfully

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Here are my notes for growing thyme successfully. I hope these notes cover any questions you may have on growing this delicious versatile herb in your gardens 😄

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Chives vs Garlic Chives: What is the Difference and More…

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When I brought in a bunch of garlic chives from the garden to make Garlic Chives with Chili Garlic Sauce, my daughter asked me: What’s the difference between chives and garlic chives?

At the moment, my answer to her was that chives are round and hollow and taste of mild onion, whereas garlic chives are flat and taste of mild garlic.

Later I thought I’d elaborate a bit on the differences, as well as similarities between the two plants. And added my cooking notes for these mildly flavoured alliums 🍴 Continue reading →

First Spring Herbs

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All winter, I wait for the first herbs of spring. These herbs that appear shortly after the first weeds start growing bring that longed-for freshness to the kitchen table.

These are the first herbs of spring in my garden: Continue reading →

Growing Herbs From Seed – 5 Tips For Success Starting Garden Plants From Seed

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Choosing the seeds to grow for your garden with its promises of a big garden bounty is exciting! Now it’s time to take that leap of faith and plant the seeds you’ve bought, collected, or received from friends🌺

Whether you’re new to starting plants from seed, or have been growing herbs and vegetables from seed for a while, I hope you find these seed starting tips helpful.☺️ Continue reading →

Tips for Buying Seeds To Get The Most Out Of Your Garden

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Before heading to the garden center or online to buy seeds for your garden, take some time to plan your upcoming growing season and be prepared with a list of herb, vegetable and fruit seeds to buy 📝

Some pre-planning of your garden will help with over-buying of seeds that will never get planted.🌿 Those seed packets and their promise of bountiful harvests are ever so seductive – at least to some of us 🙂 Continue reading →

Why Parsley Leaves Turn Yellow – And What You Can Do To Fix It

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One of the more common parsley complaints I hear is that of parsley leaves turning yellow.

Generally, if a parsley plant starts yellowing the plant is under some form of stress. Usually the outer leaves start to yellow first.

Here’s a list of common reasons causing parsley leaves to turn yellow and what can be done about them. Continue reading →

Top 3 Must-Have Herbs In My Kitchen Herb Garden

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Today I want to share with you my three must-have herbs. These are herbs I grow in my kitchen herb garden every year. Continue reading →

When Sage Is Taking Over The Garden Path…

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sage-herb-in-bloom Garden sage – that beloved woody herb that brings back memories of Thanksgiving – is a hardy herb that grows well in most gardens. And in my garden, the sage was in need of some serious pruning. Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Herb Garden Tips

How To Start Thyme From Seed Indoors

How To Dry Herbs In The Microwave

How To Grow Thyme Successfully

Chives vs Garlic Chives: What is the Difference and More…

First Spring Herbs

Growing Herbs From Seed – 5 Tips For Success Starting Garden Plants From Seed

Tips for Buying Seeds To Get The Most Out Of Your Garden

Why Parsley Leaves Turn Yellow – And What You Can Do To Fix It

Top 3 Must-Have Herbs In My Kitchen Herb Garden

When Sage Is Taking Over The Garden Path…