This article will teach you everything you need to know about growing ginger. Before anything else, let me first give you a short background on the subject of ginger. Ginger or ginger root is the tuber of the plant Zingiber officinale, which is commonly consumed as medicine or spice. Its cousins include turmeric, cardamom, and [...]

Summer squash is a great addition to your herb garden, which you can definitely use with your favorite summer squash herb salad recipe. There are different types of summer squash that are usually classified according to appearance. Squash plants come in a variety of, shapes, and colors. Some of the more famous varieties are zucchini [...]

A herb garden is a great thing for any person who finds joy in the art of cooking. Everyone knows how much flavor fresh herbs can bring to any dish. Very few people ever consider growing the herbs that they would use in their own backyard. just imagine having all of the herbs that you need right at your backdoor whenever you need them. Picture yourself preparing pasta, and going out to your garden to get the fresh parsley and basil that you may need. How nice would that be? This is why it is a great idea to have a herb garden of your very own.

Is hydroponic herb gardening a great way to produce healthy plants and avoid weather, pest and soil issues? Discover the pros and cons of hydroponic herb gardening…

When selecting herb garden plants to grow for the first time, keep in my mind that they can be annuals, perennials or biennials. There are so many different types of herbs and each one possessing different qualities and seasonal characteristics. This article will give you a basic understanding of the more common and general types [...]

Growing herbs can be a delightful and passionate affair especially for those of us that enjoy the aromatic tranquility and soothing powers that herbs are renowned for. The herb garden information below is designed to give you a brief introduction to the joyful world of herb growing that should help spark some creativity and vitality [...]

It’s a great feeling to watch your herbs grow and flourish from your very own home herb garden. Eventually the time will arrive where you will need to harvest your herbs so you can use them effectively in so many different ways. Using herbs from a home herb garden requires a little bit of care [...]

Most aromatic herbs are easy to maintain and can help ward away common garden pests. Herbs are also fairly hardy and will flourish even in less than optimal conditions. When planning your aromatic herb garden you should consider what kind of space and lighting you will have available before choosing the plants. They can be planted alongside an existing garden, added to their own space or grown in containers indoors if space is short in supply. It is important to note that some herbs are perennial while others are not.

The most practical of herbs to home herb gardeners are culinary herbs due to their aromas, flavors and variety when used in the kitchen. Oregano, basil, thyme, mint, sage and marjoram are all good examples of culinary herbs with robust flavoring when added sparingly to your recipes and meals.

Although there are so many other herbs that can be included in an Italian herb garden, you should now give consideration to which Italian herbs you want to grow and think about the growing conditions each plant requires to thrive.