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Winterize Your Herb Garden

Well, we arrived home from a week in sunny Las Vegas, welcomed by snow and below zero temperatures! Unusual for here on the west coast of Canada in mid-November.
Luckily, I had taken care to winterize my herbs before I left. Here’s what to do with some of the more common herbs to prepare them for [...]

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5 Uncommon Herbs for Your Garden

We all are familiar with the more common culinary herbs like basil, oregano, thyme and parsley. Here are 5 more uncommon herbs you may want to plant.

Comfrey in bloom

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is a striking perennial herb to include in the garden. It is a bold and leafy plant, with 4 to 5 foot [...]

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Grow Some Edible Flowers

Grow some edible flowers when you consider what to plant in your garden. Why not grow them in containers close to your kitchen door? With their bright colors and flavors ranging from sweet to spicy, they can make your meals fun. It’s possible to use them in all kinds of dishes, from appetizers to desserts. [...]

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Seven Essential Culinary Herbs

There are seven essential culinary herbs that everyone should grow, whether its in the garden or in containers. These seven are the ones most used in cooking, and by growing them yourself, you’ll add flavor to your meals as well as saving money.
Historically, herbs have been used as remedies for illness, flavoring foods, storing with [...]

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