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Growing Thyme
National Gardening Association — Thymes are versatile, indeed - more than fifty varieties are judged useful for culinary or ornamental gardens! Its flavor heightens that of most any food. The thyme most often used in cooking is know as English thyme (a form of Thymus vulgaris). ...More…
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Growing Marjoram
National Gardening Association — Shakespeare knew his herbs, and characterized them in his work. In All's Well that Ends Well, someone gives a compliment, describing another as, "the sweet marjoram of the salad, or rather the herb of grace." It is a delightful herb, at once ...More…
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Growing Oregano
National Gardening Association — There are several species of oregano used in cooking, but the one we recommend for kitchen use is Origanum heracleoticum. If you haven't been impressed with the flavor of oregano you've purchased at the store, consider that commercially available ...More…
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Growing Herbs Under Lights
National Gardening Association — Even with a bright sunroom, sun-loving herbs will need 12 to 16 hours a day of supplemental light. You have two choices: fluorescent or high-intensity discharge (HID). The brightness of a light is measured in either lumens or foot candles. Lumens ...More…
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Best Herbs for Tea
National Gardening Association — Here are my picks for the most flavorful and widely adapted "tea" plants for home gardens, along with tips for harvesting and my favorite recipes. All of these plants grow well throughout the United States. They are hardy perennials (up to -20oF ...More…
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How to Grow Herbs Indoors
National Gardening Association — Herbs are sun worshipers for the most part. As expatriates of the Mediterranean region, most flavorful herbs don't thrive in the un-Mediterranean environment and inadequate light our houses provide. Herbs don't tolerate north-facing windows, or .. ...More…
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Greek oregano
National Gardening Association — How to Grow Herbs Indoors Growing Herbs Under Lights In recent years, many new varieties of herbs have been introduced, some of which do better indoors than the traditional varieties. Here are 10 herbs notable for their consistent, compact growth ...More…
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Lettuce leaf
National Gardening Association — Tip growth, harvested just before the plant flowers, is the most flavorful. The optimum time to harvest basil is just before it flowers. Many fresh-market growers here in North Carolina like to pick just the tip clusters; stemless and succulent, ...More…
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How to Grow Rosemary
National Gardening Association — Rosemary and its cultivars are best started from plants. When grown from seed, germination is slow with variable results. Plants can be set out in the spring when the weather has warmed in zones 1 through 9, and in spring or fall in zone 10. All ...More…
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Types of Chives
National Gardening Association — Chives are hardy and vigorous perennial herbs. Ornamental and savory, the lush clumps of dark green leaves and bountiful blossoms suit the perennial border as well as the herb or vegetable garden. The flowers also attract beneficial insects that ...More…
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Growing Sage
National Gardening Association — Sage is for more than seasoning your Thanksgiving turkey. Harvest fresh leaves from your kitchen garden to flavor meat and bean dishes, or toss the blossoms into salad! You can even wire dried sprigs to a frame to create an aromatic wreath or ...More…
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Growing Parsley
National Gardening Association — Parsley deserves recognition for more than its role as a garnish. It's rich vitamins A and C, a good source of iron, and freshens your breath, to boot! Parsley is a key ingredient in tabouli, and compliments sauces, stuffing, fish, and poultry ...More…