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An Indoor Herb Garden Tides Us Over Until Spring

susan belsinger, contributor | February 22nd, 20102 comments

Record snowfall in the mid-Atlantic this winter has kept us inside, so why not sow some seeds indoors?

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Savory for Winter Dishes

susan belsinger, contributor | February 16th, 20102 comments

I’ve been discussing the robust herbs for warming winter dishes in my blogs for January and part of February and Savory is my last, but not least entry. I believe that savory is an underused...

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Vegetarian Chili

susan belsinger, contributor | February 11th, 2010

This hearty, satisfying chili is made with tofu or tempeh.

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Thyme, a Robust Herb of Many Uses

susan belsinger, contributor | February 2nd, 2010

Thyme is an herb of Mediterranean origin. It is useful in all kinds of dishes from appetizers to desserts and goes well with seasonal winter produce as well as grains, beans, nuts, as well as meat, fish and fowl.

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Greek Salad with Thyme Vinaigrette

susan belsinger, contributor | February 2nd, 2010

This version of an old stand-by is easy to make. It is fresh and tasty and crunchy anytime, and especially good in winter.

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Rosemary: A Robust Herb of Winter

susan belsinger, contributor | January 25th, 20104 comments

The bracing scent of rosemary brightens our mood and our cooking. Best of all, rosemary is an easy herb to grow and maintain. It can be wintered over indoors in cold climates.

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Country Pea Soup with Rosemary

susan belsinger, contributor | January 22nd, 2010

This simple, hearty soup can be made in a crock pot and is sure to please the whole family.

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Outstanding Oreganos and Mild-Mannered Marjoram

susan belsinger, contributor | January 18th, 20102 comments

Delightful myths and lovely uses surround sweet marjoram, while herbal remedies and hearty dishes are associated with oregano, its close cousin.

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Using Sage in Warming Winter Dishes

susan belsinger, contributor | January 11th, 20101 comment

Sage has a long history as a medicinal and culinary plant. Like other robust herbs, sage adds hearty flavor to your winter cooking.

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Video: How to Freeze Herbs

Vegetable Gardener, editor | December 27th, 20091 comment

All you need to freeze herbs is a food processor or a mortar and pestle and the oil of your choice. In this video, culinary herbalist Susan Belsinger demonstrates her technique for freezing herbs.

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Video: How to Harvest Annual Herbs

Vegetable Gardener, editor | December 1st, 20091 comment

Regular pruning of annual herbs encourages new growth and maximizes leaf yield. Watch this video to learn how to get the best yield from your herbs.

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Video: How to Dry Herbs

Vegetable Gardener, editor | December 1st, 2009

Culinary herbalist Susan Belsinger demonstrates her expert technique for harvesting and preserving herb by either hanging or laying them in baskets or on screens.

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Lovely Lemon Balm

TheresaLoe, member | November 3rd, 2009

Have you ever grown a plant for so long that you started to assume everyone already knew about it? That happened to me the other day when someone visited my garden and asked, "What is this lovely...

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The Witching Hour: Gardening on the Dark Side

Ruth Dobsevage, editor | October 30th, 20092 comments

In the spirit of the season, steep yourself in herb lore.

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Urban Garden Photo Favorites Part 1

TheGardenGirl, | October 18th, 2009

View my favorite urban farm photos of the vegetable gardening season.

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Grow Food Not Fuel

gardendiva, member | October 14th, 2009

Last Spring, I was so proud of my newly expanded flower garden area planted in a narrow strip along my driveway. So much so that I decided to expand it all the way to the fence. In...

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Herbal Libations

susan belsinger, contributor | August 24th, 2009

Gather your herbal bounty to make mouthwatering herb syrups that can be used in cooling cocktails or drizzled over summer fruits or shortcakes. These scrumptious flavor-packed syrups can be refrigerated to have on hand or they can be frozen so that you can enjoy them year round.

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Exotic Ginger Syrup with Lemon Herbs and Vanilla Bean

susan belsinger, contributor | August 24th, 2009

This syrup is very good for a sore throat, cold, or flu. It is delicious stirred into tea, lemonade, or other juices to make a fruit punch, tossed with fruit salad, and drizzled over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream. It also makes an exceptional homemade ginger ale.

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