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There are as many styles and types of herbal gardens as their are gardeners. Looking at historical and themed gardens can help you own creativity. Take a look at some wonderful herbal gardening ideas.
Top 5 Herbs For Holiday Cooking
There is nothing more powerful than scents. The smells of the holidays can be linked to the use of herbs in our cooking. Here are the top 5 herbs for the holidays.
Best Herbs For A Child Friendly Herb Garden
Herbs are the perfect addition to a child's garden. They are fragrant, delicious to nibble and come in a variety of textures and colors. Here are my 5 be st herbs to includein a child friendly garden
What Herbs Can Be Planted For A Fall Harvest
Replanting herbs for a fall harvest is a great way to extend the herb garden season. Here are some herbs that will enjoy the cooler temperatures of the fall season and expand your herbal harvest.
Attracting Beneficial Insects To The Garden With Herbs
Attracting beneficial insects with herbs, will help your garden become better pollinated and healthier.
Companion Planting With Herbs
Companion planting with herbs, is a great way to add some natural bug and disease protection to your regular garden. Companion planting with herbs can also increase the yield you get from your harvest.
Herbs For A Shade Garden
We all know that a sunny spot is ideal for an herb garden. What do you do if your garden is in a shady location? Open up a whole world of landscaping ideas, when you use these herbs to plant in shady areas.
6 Best Herbs For Mexican Cooking
There is nothing like a spicy beans and rice or enchiladas for a tasty meal without a lot of prep time. Grow these delicious herbs and add them to your cooking, to create the authentic taste we all love.
Frugal Herb Garden Tips
What are your best frugal herb garden tips? Dividing my herbs is one of the easiest and favorite ways to grow my garden for no extra cost.
Instant Herb Garden
Pressed for time? Make an instant herb garden in an hour or less. No weeding, no tilling, the true lazy gardener way. The results are beautiful!
Start An Herb Garden
Here is how to start an herb garden from scratch.
What Herbs Grow In The White House Vegetable Garden?
Along with a huge list of organic vegetables, the White House vegetable garden will boast an impressive list of herbs. Here is a list of what you will find.
5 Best Deer Resistant Herbs
Here are the top 5 herbs used to repel deer. I have purposely left out mint. Mint is also a deterrent, but I hesitate to urge gardeners to plant mint throughout their yards, as it is highly invasive and will soon take over. The following herbs are useful for eating, enjoying their beauty and best of all, do not taste good to deer. If you have a serious problem, however, do not count on herbs alon…
5 Best Perennial Herbs for your Garden
There are many herbs that can be planted once, and left to grow for many years. Here are my top 5 perennial herbs for a long lasting herb garden.
5 Best Herbs For a Healer's Garden
Growing your own medicinal herbs is a great way to incorporate good health into your life. These herbs are recommended for their wide range of health benefits, and basic healing properties.
The Bartender's Garden - Planting a Garden with Cocktails in Mind
An unusual, but interesting topic for your next herb garden! Check out the Bartender's Garden.
Grow an Herbal Butterfly Garden
Herbs can be grown to attract butterflies. Herbal blooms are colorful and fragrant, while bringing in beneficial butterflies and bees to your herb garden areas.
Herbal Knot Garden
A formal knot garden is a fascinating endeavor. It can be as elaborate as you wish, using not only herbs but special additions to make it uniquely your own. Find out what herbs work well in a knot garden and some tips for busy gardeners.
Dyer's Herb Garden
Dyeing your own natural materials can be a hobby by itself. Try growing these wonderful herbs and create a rainbow of colors for your yarns and fabrics. Here are just a few ideas for an easy dyer's herb garden.
Edible Herbal Flower Garden
Growing herbs for their flowers gives you another way to use them! Learn what flowers are edible in the cultivated garden and growing wild. Herbal flowers are delicious!
Small Space Garden Design
From About.com's Gardening Guide, here is a wonderful list of small garden designs. Check out the gallery for useful visual ideas for your own small space herb garden.
Best English Gardens to Visit
One of the best ways to find the perfect garden design is to see what others do. From About.com's United Kingdom Travel Guide, here is a list of English gardens to visit. The English certainly know how to garden beautifully as these photos will show.

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