Every year this column is guided by a general theme recommended to us by readers and fellow gardeners. In 2025, Gardeners’ ...

Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) is a member of the mint family which grows wild in the Mediterranean area. It is ...

Grapevines and fruit trees. Now is the time to clonally propagate grapevines, fig and pomegranate trees from cuttings. In a ...

Nothing adds an element of French flair to a dish like herbes de Provence. Let's unpack this seasoning blend, what it is, ...

Winter can be a challenging time for gardeners, with shorter days and colder temperatures making it difficult to keep plants ...

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Research has shown that people who have a lot of different microbes have better health, and a better diet, than those who don ...

Starting a herb garden from seed in January might seem daunting, especially when the outdoor weather is chilly and ...

You only need to grow herbs that you are really going to use, and a good few to start with are rosemary, parsley, chives, mint, thyme, oregano, and sage. Some other you may like to add are basil ...

However, these containers should still be at least 4 inches wide. Some herbs do prefer more space, such as mint, oregano, and rosemary, so you should do your research on individual plants beforehand.

Some popular herbs, like rosemary and lavender, need a period of cold temperatures ... sowing cool-season herbs like cilantro in January or February ensures they can grow during the spring and be ...