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Herb Society of America's Notable Native Herb for 2013

Herb Society of America, Notable Native Herb for 2013: Bergamot "Monarda Fistulosa" or Bee Balm

Herbs: The Complete Gardener's Guide, By Patrick Lima

Book Review of Herbs: The Complete Gardener's Guide, by Patrick Lima

How To Grow Herbs Indoors

Indoor herb garden basics. How to grow herbs indoors.

Herbs Used To Season Onion Dishes

Herbs to season the spring vegetable: Onion.

How To Select Modern Roses For Your Garden

Selecting modern roses for your garden using these simple recommendations. From Chris VanCleave, the Redneck Rosarian

Herbs Used To Season Asparagus Dishes

Herbs for cooking with asparagus.

What To Look For When Buying Healthy Potted Herbs

What to avoid when buying potted herbs

All About Compost

All about the compost pile.

Transplanting Potted Herbs To The Garden

how to transplant potted herbs

Tips For Spring Rose Care

From Rose Expert: Chris VanCleave, here are 10 tips that will have your spring roses blooming nicely!

Taking Ownership Of 5 Common Garden Mistakes

You may be in denial; the herb garden failures you are experiencing may be all your fault! Many times it is unintentional, but still deadly. Find out 5 of the most common problems in the herb garden, and how to avoid them in the first place.

How Can I Use All My Chives?

Chives are the underappreciated herb of the herb garden. They are such a pretty addition to the landscape, we often grow them simply for their beauty. Chives offer us a nice list of delicious things, they deserve a more prominent place in your list of herbal must haves.

What Kind Of Mulch Do I Need In The Herb Garden?

Mulch is an important part of any herb garden. In any size garden area, this protective layer will keep your garden looking its best and reduce water loss. There are a number of different mulches to choose from, all with good and bad points. It is up to you to choose the mulch that will benefit your herb garden style.

How To Plant Your Herb Garden From Seed Packets

Now that the seed catalogs are pouring in, you probably have plenty of packets ordered, possibly even sitting on your desk waiting to be planted. Feeling overwhelmed? Here are simple instructions for planting an herb garden from seed.

Drying Herbs For Crafts

If you are not going to be ingesting herbs that you are drying, there are methods that work very well to preserve your harvest. Check out these ways of keeping your herbs looking alive and fresh.

How Can I Grow My Own Ginger Root Indoors?

Ginger is a spicy, delicious herb used for many dishes. You may always buy your ginger from the grocer, and never consider growing it youself. Did you know, you can easily grow your own ginger indoors. Find out how to grow your own ginger in your home.

Everything Guide To Herb Gardening

The complete herb garden guide will walk you through the entire process of designing planting and harvesting you own herb garden

Book Review: The Complete Idiot's Guide To Small Space Gardneing

Book Review of the new book: The Complete Idiot's Guide To Small Space Gardening

How Do I Grow An Indoor Herb Garden

Are you interested in growing your herbs all year round? Then this is a guide to all things indoor gardening. Learn how to grow herbs indoors and what types of herbs work best in YOUR indoor garden environment.

Why Use Herbal Body Care

Why make your own herbal body care products? What makes them appealing to so many people, and how can one go about making their own herbal things? Learn how to make many herbal care products and why they are best for your skin.

Avoiding Insect Bites in the Herb Garden

Working in your herb garden means working alongside mother nature's biting and stinging insects. Here is how to avoid confrontation and possible injury.

How To Make Herbal Potpourri

All about herbal potpourri

What is a Raised Bed Herb Garden?

How to make a raised bed garden and what materials they are made from. Here are some basic ideas about raised bed gardens and why you may want one.

How To Grow An Indoor Medicinal Herb Garden

Medicinal herbs have a place both indoors and out. Learn how to grow an indoor herb garden, full of medicinal herbs for your family!

Make Your Own Herb Tea Blend

Learn how to make your own herb tea blends.

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