Edible Flowers: Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
Karen Pot marigold is a short lived herbaceous perennial in the aster family (Asteraceae) native to southern Europe but cultivated now all over the world. It grows up to two feet…
Edible Flowers: Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)
A native of southwestern China, this hollyhock is a member of the mallow family, Malvaceae, and related to hibiscus, cotton, okra, and cacao. It may be an annual, biennial, or…
Edible Flowers: Dianthus
The genus Dianthus includes three kinds of common garden plants: pinks (D. plumarius and related species) , sweet william (D. barbatus), and carnations (D. caryophillus). They are herbaceous biennials or…
Edible Flowers: Capers (Capparis spinosa var. inermis)
Caper is a broad leaf evergreen creeping shrub native to the Mediterranean, East Africa, Madagascar, parts of Asia, Himalayas, the Pacific Islands, Indomalaya, and Australia where it grows on lean,…
Pros and Cons of Drying Herbs
u grow culinary herbs you probably relish the idea of having fresh seasonings for as you cook. There is nothing like fresh basil with mozzarella and tomatoes or fresh cilantro…
Edible Flowers: Lilac (Syringa vulagaris)
Syringa vulgaris is a deciduous shrub in the olive family (Oleaceae) and is native to the Balkan Peninsula but is widely grown in Europe and the US. It can grow…
Edible Flowers: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are best known as pesky weeds that invade lawns and are difficult to remove. They are native to Euorpe, Asia and North America where they thrive in…
Herb Garden: Four Herbs for Hair Care
Beautiful hair is a virtue that every woman wants. They spend mega-bucks every year at the beauty parlor having their dyed, curled, straightened, conditioned, cut and styled. There are some…
Herb Garden: Five Herbs Used as Sweetness Enhancers
The great thing about using herbs as sweetness enhancers is that they don’t add calories. You can use them alone or with sugar or other sweeteners to heighten the sweetness…
Herb Garden: Five Herbs to Ward off Evil Spirits and Witches
You probably don’t spend much time worrying about evil spirits and witches but when Halloween rolls around it is always nice to know that you are protected. There are numerous…