If used for preserving or candying, the rhizomes should be dug while tender and succulent, rather than when old, tough and ...

Pests can stunt your potato plants' growth. Luckily, our professional gardener has the best herbs to grow alongside your potatoes to help the vegetable flourish.

On paper, growing herbs from seeds appears to be a no-brainer way to save money. For the price of one bunch of fresh parsley ...

If you're a fan of peppery, earthy herbs, add sage to your list of the easiest herbs to grow at home. You can grow sage (from these sage seeds at True Leaf Market) in US hardiness zone 4 to zone 10, ...

You can cut woody herbs, like rosemary and thyme, down to the stem. Many herb plants will regenerate where they’ve been trimmed and produce more leaves. Don’t cut more than ⅓ of the plant at ...

Plant expert Reena Gardner shared essential tips for growing herbs and vegetables indoors for beginner gardeners. She recommends understanding how much water and light your plants need, watering ...

Many herbs are drought-tolerant and grow in poor, rocky soil. Potted plants require watering every couple of days, while in-ground plants only need to be watered during dry spells.

Herbs differ from spices, which are made from plants’ seeds, barks and stems. Some plants are used as both an herb and a spice — for example, cilantro is an herb while the seeds from the same ...

Southern California gardeners wait anxiously for summer because of the amount of produce they can grow, but some plants with a reputation for being summer-friendly are better suited to this region ...

Some herbs can be grown in full sun, partial shade, ... The plants grow to 24 inches, produce a strong aroma, and have large flower heads. This variety will self-seed, ...

The dyes that color the tapestry threads were derived from plants, each represented in the herb garden. The roots of madder (Rubia tinctorum), grown up a trellis at the Cloisters, yield red dye, Ms.