As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, many gardeners dread the thought of their beloved herbs going dormant or fading away until spring. However, winter doesn’t have to mean a halt to ...
A beautiful perennial with purplish leaves and spiky purple flowers, the bees will also appreciate its presence in the garden. Skullcap (Scutellaria sp.) is an herb with less flavor than some of its ...
Keep enjoying your homegrown herbs all year round. Harvest throughout the growing season, and include them in garden-fresh meals. Then, preserve a few for the winter ahead. Snip a few leaves or ...
Learn how to make perfume from flowers, herbs, and other plants from your garden. This tutorial focuses on how to make oil based perfume. My friend Mary has a green thumb and gets a bumper crop of ...