Herbs

Growth Characteristics of Common Herbs
A Simple Chart...
Horseradish Herb of the Year 2011
A fabulous look at the often overlooked horseradish, by Cindy Meredith at The Herb Cottage
Cool-Season Salad/Herbs in Containers
Containers offer a great way to keep growing fresh vegetables through the winter season. Containers are attractive and easy to care for, and you can grow some great vegetables in a very small space.
Yacon Polymnia (Smallanthus) sonchifolia
Yacon is a tender perennial, meaning that it lives for many years but needs to be protected from frost. Other tender perennials are potatoes (which, along with Yacon, originates from the high Andes)and Dahlias.
Oca
One of the Lost Crops of the Incas, Oca tubers are an important staple in the high Andes, grown amongst potatoes and another gem from the region, Ulluco.
The Malabar Gourd
The fruits are brightly coloured and mottled, and are quite huge. They can be eaten very small like courgettes, but their real purpose is for them to be left to ripen their hard skins.
Humus Fungi
A tutorial on how to grow fungi (mushrooms!) in humus (compost!)
Don't Dally When it Comes to Dill
Dill remains a time-honored favorite among the best of gardeners. Dill is easy to grow and produces across two seasons.
Volunteers in the Herb Garden
Parsley, Dill, what else comes up as it pleases?
Russian Comfrey
Topiary Herb Plants
Thyme after Thyme
Propagating Herbs
Holiday Herbs
Herbs Spice Up the Garden
Herbs (A General Tutorial)
And a Nice Chart.
Herbal Horrors!
Four Keys to Successful Container Gardening
English Lavender
Chives and Garlic Chives
Basils for the Home Garden

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