Posted on June 4th, 2012 by admin
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 [...]
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Posted on April 30th, 2012 by admin
Coriander is a seed and it’s leaves are known as Cilantro. Cilantro is used in Indian, Mexican dishes and even Middle Eastern dishes. If you’re growing outdoors, wait until May. It is not ideal to transplant Coriander so growing it from seed at the place where you want it to grow is best. Coriander is delicate and needs protection from the wind, but it can grow up to 2 ft! Coriander seeds should be replanted every few weeks to ensure a continuous crop throughout the season.
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Posted on April 25th, 2012 by admin
Watching your herb garden flourish in summer is a wonderful thing but how disappointing is it when your fresh herbs die off once the cooler weather sets in. Its at this point you realize the necessity to replace your fresh herbs with dried herbs from your local supermarket. You can certainly buy freshly cut herbs but they generally won’t last very long in your kitchen or fridge.
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