Coneflower
There are nine species of echinacea, but the flowers we are most familiar with come from the species E. purpurea. This includes the popular purple coneflower and its white cousin, 'swan' . Given rich, amended soil, plants reach a height of 3 to 4 ... [... more]
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Condiment For The Common Man (Horseradish)
Take six-inch cuttings from roots that are about 1/2 inch in diameter and plant them vertically twelve inches apart, with the top around four inches under the surface of the soil. Keep weeds out until the plants are well established. You can ... [... more]
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Chive Talk
Now everyone's probably had chives on a baked potato, of course. That hint of oniony flavor really sparks up what could otherwise be bland. Don't limit yourself, though. If you're feeling arty, use the whole leaves to tie up bundles of carrots, ... [... more]
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Common Sorrel
Seeds should be sown in early spring by planting them 1/4 - 1/2" deep, and six inches apart. When the plants are several inches high, thin the seedlings to 8'-12" apart. The plants will grow into fairly sizable clumps, anywhere from 16" - 2 ... [... more]
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Lovely Lavender
There was no mistaking their identity. One whiff of the subtle fragrance, and I was whisked back to my childhood and memories of a favorite "auntie" to whom we always gave Yardley's English Lavender toiletries. That first spring I cut the ... [... more]
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Basil: Everyone's Favorite Herb
Basil is an annual, and is easily grown from seed. There are over two dozen types of basil including lettuce-leaf which has large leaves, cinnamon basil and the purple leafed varieties. Basil is not frost tolerant at all, so be sure to only plant ... [... more]
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Sweet Marjoram
Sweet Marjoram grows about 12 inches tall as is mostly grown as an annual. It is fairly slow growing so either start early or buy a plant at a garden center. The benefit to starting from seeds is that you can grow some inside and outside for such ... [... more]
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Dill: It Ain't No Weed
Dill is one of the easiest herbs to grow and would make a great first herb for someone who has never grown herbs before. You'll find lots of uses for both the fronds and the seeds in the kitchen. A sprig of dill will perk up almost any soup, ... [... more]
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Garlic: A Love Story And Mystery
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Salvias: Origin, Cultivation & Use
Mexican Sage (S. mexicana) has grown wild over a wide area in central Mexico as long as natives can remember. Its current habitat also includes arid subtropical regions in the north and tropical areas of the south. It is described as a shrubby ... [... more]
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Lively And Lemony (Lemon Verbena)
Plants trace the path of human history. Never content to travel without our prized possessions and familiar foodstuffs, human beings are responsible for much of the spread of vegetation over the planet. Although most migration went from the Old ... [... more]
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The Inside Scoop On Herb Care
Start new plants or bring in existing plants. About a month before the first fall frost, dig up the plants you want to keep indoors. Capture as many of the roots as you can. Mature plants, such as sweet marjoram, lavender, and scented geraniums, ... [... more]
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