Strawberry jars aren’t just for strawberry plants. They can be miniature herb gardens, boasting a variety of foliage textures and fragrances. With an herb-filled strawberry jar at your kitchen doorstep, fresh herbs will be as convenient as the dried ones on your pantry shelf. Or place one near a path or on a terrace and [...]
Some of the best information available across the country on herbs and vegetables comes from the seed catalogs we receive in the mail. Each packet contains information which is simple to follow. An easy-to-grow vegetable is Swiss Chard. A favorite cultivar is ‘Ruby,’ which has red stems and veins in the leaves. Swiss Chard is [...]
To start an herb garden, ideally you will need to locate a sunny spot that drains well. However, if your yard is filled with shade, you can still grow herbs. Use containers that can be moved into patches of sunlight. If possible, grow your herbs near the kitchen, where you can reach them easily, especially [...]
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