Articles related to "Perennial Herbs"
Bay Laurel, the Sacred Tree
Bay laurel is an evergreen perennial that is known as The Sacred Tree of Apollo. This herb has a very rich history.
evergreen perennial • herb • perennial • history of herbs • perennial herbs
Bay laurel is an evergreen perennial that is known as The Sacred Tree of Apollo. This herb has a very rich history.
evergreen perennial • herb • perennial • history of herbs • perennial herbs
Choosing Perennial Herbs
Make sure to leave the nursery with the plants you want to grow year after year. Perennials will grow for many years in the garden without having to replant.
choosing perennial herbs • herb garden • perennials • common herbs • uncommon herbs
Make sure to leave the nursery with the plants you want to grow year after year. Perennials will grow for many years in the garden without having to replant.
choosing perennial herbs • herb garden • perennials • common herbs • uncommon herbs
Cats and Catnip, Herb Uses, Culture and Cuttings
Catnip herb is a mystery to non-cat owners. To herbalists and others, it is a beneficial herb for cats and humans. Plants can be divided, and cuttings can be propagated.
herbs beneficial health effects and uses • catnip uses and effects • catnip cultivation and propagation • catnip identification by leaf and flower character • perennial herb catnip catmint features
Catnip herb is a mystery to non-cat owners. To herbalists and others, it is a beneficial herb for cats and humans. Plants can be divided, and cuttings can be propagated.
herbs beneficial health effects and uses • catnip uses and effects • catnip cultivation and propagation • catnip identification by leaf and flower character • perennial herb catnip catmint features
Medieval Herb Garden Plants Part 1
This article discusses briefly some aspects of medieval gardens and gives a list of several herbs and other medieval plants still in use today.
medieval plants • herbs • lavender • thyme • roses
This article discusses briefly some aspects of medieval gardens and gives a list of several herbs and other medieval plants still in use today.
medieval plants • herbs • lavender • thyme • roses
Garden Tasks for May in Hot to Warm Climates
Monthly chores and checks needed in vegetable, fruit and herb gardens for the month of May where the weather is hot.
garden tasks for may • vegetable garden chores • herb garden tasks • fruit trees • fruit bushes
Monthly chores and checks needed in vegetable, fruit and herb gardens for the month of May where the weather is hot.
garden tasks for may • vegetable garden chores • herb garden tasks • fruit trees • fruit bushes
Grow Salad and Pickling Herbs
Grow an herb garden with the end use in mind. Herbs used in pickling and salads are easy to grow in any backyard garden.
growing salad herbs • growing pickling herbs • basil • burnet • chervil
Grow an herb garden with the end use in mind. Herbs used in pickling and salads are easy to grow in any backyard garden.
growing salad herbs • growing pickling herbs • basil • burnet • chervil
Preparing the Herb Garden for Winter
Find out how to prepare herb gardens to survive till spring in cold-winter climates.
winterizing herb gardens • overwintering herbs outdoors • winterizing herb plants • protecting herbs in winter • autumn tasks in herb gardens
Find out how to prepare herb gardens to survive till spring in cold-winter climates.
winterizing herb gardens • overwintering herbs outdoors • winterizing herb plants • protecting herbs in winter • autumn tasks in herb gardens
Tarragon, a Classic Culinary Herb
Tarragon, the indispensable classic culinary herb with a delicate, warm flavor used in many French recipes.
tarragon • classic herb • french cuisine • chicken dishes with herbs • culinary herb
Tarragon, the indispensable classic culinary herb with a delicate, warm flavor used in many French recipes.
tarragon • classic herb • french cuisine • chicken dishes with herbs • culinary herb
How to Choose Deer Resistant Flowering Plants
Fill flower gardens with plants that deter deer from foraging. Improve deer resistance with learning how to choose flowering plants with rough foliage and strong scent.
deer resistant plants • flowers that deter deer • scented flowers for gardens • rough textured flowering plants • bitter tasting flowering plants
Fill flower gardens with plants that deter deer from foraging. Improve deer resistance with learning how to choose flowering plants with rough foliage and strong scent.
deer resistant plants • flowers that deter deer • scented flowers for gardens • rough textured flowering plants • bitter tasting flowering plants
Bulbs for Shady Places -- Part 2
More early spring bulbs that do well in shady gardens.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
More early spring bulbs that do well in shady gardens.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Herbs for the Shade: Annual and Perennial Plants that Thrive Without Sun
Consider herbs for those shady spots in the garden. Over fifty per cent of the ten most popular culinary herbs will grow in part shade.
herbs for shade • growing herbs in shade • shade friendly plants • coriander • dill
Consider herbs for those shady spots in the garden. Over fifty per cent of the ten most popular culinary herbs will grow in part shade.
herbs for shade • growing herbs in shade • shade friendly plants • coriander • dill
History and Culture of Soapwort
Soapwort has a long history as a beneficial, natural, cleansing agent.
history and culture of herbs • saponaria officionalis • has bouncing bet • bruisewort • farewell summer
Soapwort has a long history as a beneficial, natural, cleansing agent.
history and culture of herbs • saponaria officionalis • has bouncing bet • bruisewort • farewell summer
How To Use Lemon Balm
A member of the mint family, the herb known as Lemon Balm is also called Sweet Melissa. This plant is a hardy perennial herb, important in bee pollination.
lemon balm • bees • fragrant herb • sweet melissa • bee plant
A member of the mint family, the herb known as Lemon Balm is also called Sweet Melissa. This plant is a hardy perennial herb, important in bee pollination.
lemon balm • bees • fragrant herb • sweet melissa • bee plant
Mexican Tarragon: Marigold for the Herb Garden
Let the golden nugget blossoms of the native Mexican anise-scented herb, Mexican tarragon, announce the advent of the holiday season from the garden for years to come.
mexican tarragon • tagetes lucida • marigold for the herb garden • native mexican anise-scented herb • perennial herb with anise-scented leaves
Let the golden nugget blossoms of the native Mexican anise-scented herb, Mexican tarragon, announce the advent of the holiday season from the garden for years to come.
mexican tarragon • tagetes lucida • marigold for the herb garden • native mexican anise-scented herb • perennial herb with anise-scented leaves
The Low Maintenance Edible Forest Garden
The Edible Forest Garden is an Agroforestry garden landscape designed to grow a lot of organic food with minimal work and resilient in the face of climate change.
edible forest garden • permaculture garden • agroforestry • green gardeners • climate change gardening
The Edible Forest Garden is an Agroforestry garden landscape designed to grow a lot of organic food with minimal work and resilient in the face of climate change.
edible forest garden • permaculture garden • agroforestry • green gardeners • climate change gardening
February's Indoor Garden
Can't wait till Spring to get started in the garden? Here are some suggestions for seeds that are worth starting now.
garden • gardening • indoor gardening • herbs • seeds
Can't wait till Spring to get started in the garden? Here are some suggestions for seeds that are worth starting now.
garden • gardening • indoor gardening • herbs • seeds
Garden Tasks for May in Cold to Moderate Climates
A list of monthly chores and checks needed for vegetable, fruit and herb gardens in the month of May.
garden tasks for may • herb garden tasks • fruit trees • fruit bushes • basils
A list of monthly chores and checks needed for vegetable, fruit and herb gardens in the month of May.
garden tasks for may • herb garden tasks • fruit trees • fruit bushes • basils
The Sage Essential Oils
There are three common Sage oils used for aromatherapy purposes which are often confused: Clary Sage, Common Sage and Spanish Sage. They have differing aromatic uses.
sage essential oil • uses of sage oil in aromatherapy • clary sage • sage • spanish sage
There are three common Sage oils used for aromatherapy purposes which are often confused: Clary Sage, Common Sage and Spanish Sage. They have differing aromatic uses.
sage essential oil • uses of sage oil in aromatherapy • clary sage • sage • spanish sage
Edging Plants for Kitchen Gardens
A border of plants around a vegetable patch can be useful and decorative. Here are ideas for edging plants to surround the kitchen garden.
what are edging plants • kitchen gardens • plant border for gardens • vegetable patch • baby greens and microgreens
A border of plants around a vegetable patch can be useful and decorative. Here are ideas for edging plants to surround the kitchen garden.
what are edging plants • kitchen gardens • plant border for gardens • vegetable patch • baby greens and microgreens
Summer Blooming Perennial Plants
Summer is the season when perennial plants take center stage with bright, long lasting flowers that stand up to the summertime heat. See eight perennial garden favorites!
summer perennials • perennial plants • summer blooms • summer flowers • perennials
Summer is the season when perennial plants take center stage with bright, long lasting flowers that stand up to the summertime heat. See eight perennial garden favorites!
summer perennials • perennial plants • summer blooms • summer flowers • perennials
Wildflowers At 70 MPH: Arizona Composites
With the spirit of Jack Kerouac, leaving the Gulf of Mexico, returning to California, blah, blah, blah.... I’ve written all about that, as well as the variety and abundance of wildflowers we saw all along the way. Even in New Mexico, a place where I expected tumbleweed and buzzards, the wildflowers were tooth-rotting eye candy. Well, dial up the dentist. Arizona was more of the same.
wildflowers at 70 mph: arizona composites • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
With the spirit of Jack Kerouac, leaving the Gulf of Mexico, returning to California, blah, blah, blah.... I’ve written all about that, as well as the variety and abundance of wildflowers we saw all along the way. Even in New Mexico, a place where I expected tumbleweed and buzzards, the wildflowers were tooth-rotting eye candy. Well, dial up the dentist. Arizona was more of the same.
wildflowers at 70 mph: arizona composites • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Fall Garden Cleanup
It's time to clean up the garden.
fall garden cleanup • herb gardening • herbs • herbalist • growing
It's time to clean up the garden.
fall garden cleanup • herb gardening • herbs • herbalist • growing
Cancer Cure for Dogs, Cats?
Herbal cancer treatment Neoplasene eats away cancer cells while leaving healthy tissue alone. Approved for veterinary use only, more pet lovers are turning to bloodroot.
dog cancer • cat cancer • pet cancer cure • herbal cancer remedy • bloodroot fights cancer
Herbal cancer treatment Neoplasene eats away cancer cells while leaving healthy tissue alone. Approved for veterinary use only, more pet lovers are turning to bloodroot.
dog cancer • cat cancer • pet cancer cure • herbal cancer remedy • bloodroot fights cancer
Catnip
Catnip and catmint share a history going back 2,000 years. Today's cats enjoy it for its euphoric effect.
cats • catnip • catmint • cat high • cat euphoria
Catnip and catmint share a history going back 2,000 years. Today's cats enjoy it for its euphoric effect.
cats • catnip • catmint • cat high • cat euphoria
Fall Herbal Ideas
This article gives a few ideas and tips to keep herb gardeners busy during this fall and Thanksgiving season.
fall garden • fall herbs • mulch • herbal wreath • potpourri
This article gives a few ideas and tips to keep herb gardeners busy during this fall and Thanksgiving season.
fall garden • fall herbs • mulch • herbal wreath • potpourri
How to Grow Catmint Plant Profile
Catmint was originally grown as an herb for tea and to keep flying pests out of the garden. Now, many cultivars are highly ornamental.
catmint • nepeta • fragrant perennials • butterfly plants • purple flowers
Catmint was originally grown as an herb for tea and to keep flying pests out of the garden. Now, many cultivars are highly ornamental.
catmint • nepeta • fragrant perennials • butterfly plants • purple flowers
Spring Flowering Plant Lakeside Daisy
Learn how to identify the Lakeside daisy and where it is still found. This endangered spring flowering native wildflower grows, among other locations, in Lakeside, Ohio.
what is lakeside daisy • native spring flowering plants • locating endangered native plants • how to identify lakeside daisies • wildflowers in ohio
Learn how to identify the Lakeside daisy and where it is still found. This endangered spring flowering native wildflower grows, among other locations, in Lakeside, Ohio.
what is lakeside daisy • native spring flowering plants • locating endangered native plants • how to identify lakeside daisies • wildflowers in ohio
Valerian and St. John's Wort for Anxiety
For many people suffering from anxiety and depression, professional treatment is necessary. But for others, two commonly available herbal extracts may be effective.
st john's wort for depression • valerian for anxiety • st john's wort and valerian • hypericin • hyperforin
For many people suffering from anxiety and depression, professional treatment is necessary. But for others, two commonly available herbal extracts may be effective.
st john's wort for depression • valerian for anxiety • st john's wort and valerian • hypericin • hyperforin
Agastache
As gardeners strive to conserve water while still providing beauty, fragrance, and forage for humminbirds and butterflies, Agastache is proving to be a good choice.
hummingbird gardens • how to attract hummingbirds • how to grow and maintain agastache hyssop hummingb • blooming time for agastache • scented hummingbird flowers
As gardeners strive to conserve water while still providing beauty, fragrance, and forage for humminbirds and butterflies, Agastache is proving to be a good choice.
hummingbird gardens • how to attract hummingbirds • how to grow and maintain agastache hyssop hummingb • blooming time for agastache • scented hummingbird flowers
All-America Winners for 2000
Each year the All America Selections committee announces several new flowers, vegetables and bedding plants which have won their coveted medal. This article reports the five flower/bedding plant winners for 2000.
plant of the year • all america selections • all-america selections • horticulture therapy
Each year the All America Selections committee announces several new flowers, vegetables and bedding plants which have won their coveted medal. This article reports the five flower/bedding plant winners for 2000.
plant of the year • all america selections • all-america selections • horticulture therapy
An Introduction to Orchid Flowers
There are many species and colors of orchid flowers; orchids are native to many habitats of the world including tropical rain forest, seashore and mountain landscapes.
introduction to orchid flowers • definition of orchids • distribution of orchids • habitat of orchids • evolution of orchard flowers
There are many species and colors of orchid flowers; orchids are native to many habitats of the world including tropical rain forest, seashore and mountain landscapes.
introduction to orchid flowers • definition of orchids • distribution of orchids • habitat of orchids • evolution of orchard flowers
Common Herbal Substitutes
Every so often, the precise herb that is called for in a recipe may not be available. Here is some information on finding an acceptable substitute.
recipe substitutes • herbal substitutes • cooking substitutes • recipe substitution • substituting dried herbs for fresh
Every so often, the precise herb that is called for in a recipe may not be available. Here is some information on finding an acceptable substitute.
recipe substitutes • herbal substitutes • cooking substitutes • recipe substitution • substituting dried herbs for fresh
Drought Tolerant Shrub Works in Southern Gardens
Sweet almond verbena is a drought tolerant shrub for a southern garden. Perennial verbenas benefit bees and butterflies with fragrant flowers and leaves.
sweet almond verbena • lemon verbena • drought tolerant shrubs • plants for southern gardens • what are perennial verbenas
Sweet almond verbena is a drought tolerant shrub for a southern garden. Perennial verbenas benefit bees and butterflies with fragrant flowers and leaves.
sweet almond verbena • lemon verbena • drought tolerant shrubs • plants for southern gardens • what are perennial verbenas
Edible Flowers for Victory Garden Beauty
While many gardeners think of fruits and vegetables in their victory garden, many beautiful flowering plants have edible blossoms.
edible landscaping • perennial plants • edible flowers • lavender • viola
While many gardeners think of fruits and vegetables in their victory garden, many beautiful flowering plants have edible blossoms.
edible landscaping • perennial plants • edible flowers • lavender • viola
Flowers and Plants for Drying
Some plants do best air dried, others with glycerin or silica. Tips for preserving plants and suggestions for plant varities to harvest are in today's article.
flowers for drying • harvesting flowers • growing drying and preserving plants • karen pendleton • pendleton's country market
Some plants do best air dried, others with glycerin or silica. Tips for preserving plants and suggestions for plant varities to harvest are in today's article.
flowers for drying • harvesting flowers • growing drying and preserving plants • karen pendleton • pendleton's country market
Flowers of Umbrella Plant Appear Before Foliage
The perennial Darmera peltata presents a wonderful surprise in the spring when its unusual flowers appear before there are any signs of the foliage.
flowers of umbrella plant appear before foliage • perennial named indian rhubarb or giant cup has la • spring flowers of pink and white appear before fol • umbrella plant features large glossy leaves • accent plant stabilizes banks of streams and ponds
The perennial Darmera peltata presents a wonderful surprise in the spring when its unusual flowers appear before there are any signs of the foliage.
flowers of umbrella plant appear before foliage • perennial named indian rhubarb or giant cup has la • spring flowers of pink and white appear before fol • umbrella plant features large glossy leaves • accent plant stabilizes banks of streams and ponds
Fragrant Lavender Flowers Grow Scented Gardens
Fragrant Lavandula plants will create a scented garden or can be part of xeriscape flowerbeds. There are many English and French lavender flower varieties to choose.
fragrant lavender flowers • lavender for scented gardens • english and french lavender varieties • lavender for xeriscape flowerbeds • lavandula plants
Fragrant Lavandula plants will create a scented garden or can be part of xeriscape flowerbeds. There are many English and French lavender flower varieties to choose.
fragrant lavender flowers • lavender for scented gardens • english and french lavender varieties • lavender for xeriscape flowerbeds • lavandula plants
Ginger Essential Oil
Ginger is traditionally used as a spice for culinary purposes; however, the essential oil of Ginger has been used extensively for centuries for aromatic properties.
ginger essential oil • use and medicinal properties of ginger in aromathe • distribution of ginger • distillation of ginger essential oil • properties of ginger oil
Ginger is traditionally used as a spice for culinary purposes; however, the essential oil of Ginger has been used extensively for centuries for aromatic properties.
ginger essential oil • use and medicinal properties of ginger in aromathe • distribution of ginger • distillation of ginger essential oil • properties of ginger oil
Goldenseal to Treat Inner Ear Problems
Goldenseal is an herbal remedy that can effectively treat inner ear problems and is worth trying before resorting to ear tubes.
goldenseal • inner ear problems • ear tubes • hearing loss • herbal remedy
Goldenseal is an herbal remedy that can effectively treat inner ear problems and is worth trying before resorting to ear tubes.
goldenseal • inner ear problems • ear tubes • hearing loss • herbal remedy
Grow an Herb Garden
Tips on how to plant an herb garden for cooking, crafts, and herbal remedies. Herbs are attractive in the garden, hardy, and easy to grow.
herbs • herb garden • herb gardens • herb gardening • growing herbs
Tips on how to plant an herb garden for cooking, crafts, and herbal remedies. Herbs are attractive in the garden, hardy, and easy to grow.
herbs • herb garden • herb gardens • herb gardening • growing herbs
Growing Herbs From Seed
Gardening is fun. That's why we do it. During the winter, gardeners like to keep busy with indoor gardening projects. Savvy gardeners have learned to use this time to start their own seed indoors.
herbs • seed • national garden bureau • "great gardeners use seed • " national gardening association
Gardening is fun. That's why we do it. During the winter, gardeners like to keep busy with indoor gardening projects. Savvy gardeners have learned to use this time to start their own seed indoors.
herbs • seed • national garden bureau • "great gardeners use seed • " national gardening association
HELPFUL HINTS ON CHOOSING HERBS
A new gardening season will begin soon. Here are some helpful hints on choosing herbs for your garden.
herbs • garden beds • garden borders • low-maintenance plants • easy-care plants
A new gardening season will begin soon. Here are some helpful hints on choosing herbs for your garden.
herbs • garden beds • garden borders • low-maintenance plants • easy-care plants
How to Grow Plants from Seed
It's just the right time to begin planning next year's garden. Growing from seed gives you a much wider selection. You'll save a fortune and have a wonderful time.
growing plants from seed • preparing a seedbed • buying and planting seeds • caring for seedlings • planting seedlings outdoors
It's just the right time to begin planning next year's garden. Growing from seed gives you a much wider selection. You'll save a fortune and have a wonderful time.
growing plants from seed • preparing a seedbed • buying and planting seeds • caring for seedlings • planting seedlings outdoors
Hyssop Essential Oil
Hyssop, as a herb, has been known since ancient times; today, hyssop essential oil has a number of uses and properties in the practice of aromatherapy.
hyssop essential oil • use of hyssop oil in aromatherapy • properties of hyssop oil • characterisitics of hyssop the herb • cautions for using hyssop essential oil
Hyssop, as a herb, has been known since ancient times; today, hyssop essential oil has a number of uses and properties in the practice of aromatherapy.
hyssop essential oil • use of hyssop oil in aromatherapy • properties of hyssop oil • characterisitics of hyssop the herb • cautions for using hyssop essential oil
Lemon Balm
The use of lemon balm (Melissa Officinalis) to enhance health and treat ailments dates back to well before the Middle Ages.
beneficial properties of lemon balm • healing properties of melissa • what is lemon balm good for • natural remedies for stress • natural ways of treating anxiety and depression
The use of lemon balm (Melissa Officinalis) to enhance health and treat ailments dates back to well before the Middle Ages.
beneficial properties of lemon balm • healing properties of melissa • what is lemon balm good for • natural remedies for stress • natural ways of treating anxiety and depression
New Zealand Alpine Bulbinella
Ross Graham collects and distributes New Zealand Alpine Plants. Read his descriptive discussion on the wonderful New Zealand Bulbinella species.
ross • graham • richardson • bulbinella • seeds
Ross Graham collects and distributes New Zealand Alpine Plants. Read his descriptive discussion on the wonderful New Zealand Bulbinella species.
ross • graham • richardson • bulbinella • seeds
Old Folk Remedies: Flowering Native Plants
A look at ten different flowering native plants that were used historically as healing remedies in folk medicine.
old folk plant remedies • native american plant remedies • healing remedies • native plants • natural remedies
A look at ten different flowering native plants that were used historically as healing remedies in folk medicine.
old folk plant remedies • native american plant remedies • healing remedies • native plants • natural remedies
Our Changing Climates and Mulches.
Changing Climates and Mulches in the garden. Climate change is impacting now. Have you noticed?
climate • hot • cold • mulch • mulches
Changing Climates and Mulches in the garden. Climate change is impacting now. Have you noticed?
climate • hot • cold • mulch • mulches
Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint essential oil is an ancient oil which has been in use for thousands of years; it has many useful properties in aromatherapy today.
peppermint essential oil • use and aromatic properties of peppermint oil • origins and cultivation of peppermint • menthol content of peppermint oil • uses of peppermint oil in aromatherapy
Peppermint essential oil is an ancient oil which has been in use for thousands of years; it has many useful properties in aromatherapy today.
peppermint essential oil • use and aromatic properties of peppermint oil • origins and cultivation of peppermint • menthol content of peppermint oil • uses of peppermint oil in aromatherapy
Petunias for Christmas
a short history of the petunia and some uses of the plant in Western Australia
petunia • petunias • hybrid • colourful • plants
a short history of the petunia and some uses of the plant in Western Australia
petunia • petunias • hybrid • colourful • plants
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