5 herbs that belong in every kitchen garden Related Topics: Tue, Apr 02 2013 at 1:18 PM Savory and pungent, herbs hold a special spot in the kitchen arsenal, providing the X factor in many home-cooked meals. Judiciously measured in a pinch here and a dash there, herbs add complexity and depth to dishes in subtle and profound ways, rounding out flavors as food hits the tongue. Perhaps the best way to make the most of them is to try growing your own. Regardless of the size of your home, there’s always room for a pot on the windowsill or a small container. Homeowners with more room can go the edible landscape route for an abundant supply of leafy greens and fresh herbs. From seed to plant to your cooking pot, herbs keep right on giving. Snipping off small quantities stimulates the plants to produce even more. Get your kitchen garden started by planting these five basic herbs.
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Embrace Your Space With Monrovia
The weather is finally perking up here in Northwest Ohio and Monrovia has given me another chance to enjoy my outdoor green space. As a provider of high quality, selectively bred annuals and perennials Monrovia Plants asked me this time to find a way to “embrace your space” with beautiful plantings. There are hundreds of …
Buy, Share, Keep and Toss Your Seeds
I learned the hard way that even with proper storage commercially produced seeds lose their viability with time. In 2003/2004 I bought a boatload of seeds and have been trying ever since to get them all used up. Well, I think I’ve finally succeeded. I should have thrown them away about a year ago. …
Monrovia Gardening: Best Spring Planting Tips!
Winter was a bit of a bust here in the Midwest. Not much snow to cover the grey and brown outside left me yearning for Spring. It’s finally here in Northwest Ohio, though we are having cooler than normal temperatures right now. It’s time to choose some plants from Monrovia to brighten your garden and …