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A potent herb native to the Mediterranean, rosemary has been used for centuries to season food, as a medicine, and even as an ornamental plant. Rosemary grows as little shrub, with long needle like leaves, and a thick woody stem. Varieties of Rosemary The most common variety of rosemary (Rosmarinus […]
Thyme is one of those multi purpose herbs that can be used in so many dishes and recipes, that growing your own is a no brainer if you love to cook. A Mediterranean herb widely used to season roast meats, stews, and a variety of other dishes, thyme adds depth […]
If you’ve ever wanted to grow some of your own herbs, you’ve come to the right place. In this post you’ll learn the basics of how to grow your own parsley at home. We’ll go over planting, plant care, harvesting, and some simple ways to use fresh parsley in the […]
Learn how to grow your own garlic at home with this detailed guide. From planting to harvesting and storing, garlic is one of the easiest, maintenance free vegetables to grow.
If it’s June, you may have started to see pretty little curled up green shoots, called garlic scapes appearing at local farmers markets, farm stands, and even grocery stores. But what are garlic scapes you may be asking yourself, and how do I use them in my kitchen? Known as […]
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