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Lovely Lemon Balm

Lovely Lemon Balm

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

The Witching Hour: Gardening on the Dark Side

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

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Urban Garden Photo Favorites Part 1

Urban Garden Photo Favorites Part 1

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

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Grow Food Not Fuel

Grow Food Not Fuel

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

Herbal Libations

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

Exotic Ginger Syrup with Lemon Herbs and Vanilla Bean

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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Grow Chamomile for Tea

Grow Chamomile for Tea

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Plant chamomile seeds after danger of frost and harvest the flowers as they appear. Use them fresh or dried to make chamomile tea.

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These Basil Varieties Shine in the Kitchen

These Basil Varieties Shine in the Kitchen

If you like to use basil in your cooking, consider growing the ones listed here.

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Give Your Vegetables a Thai Twist

Give Your Vegetables a Thai Twist

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A few special seasonings turn American vegetables into vibrant Asian fare.

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How to Grow Basil

How to Grow Basil

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When I first fell in love with gardening, my biggest seducer was herbs. I found herbs to be not only one of the easiest types of plants to grow, but they were also the most fun to create a garden with - not to mention the most versatile group of plants out there.

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How to Dry Herbs

How to Dry Herbs

Bundle and dry herbs for great flavor year-round. Air drying preserves the flavor and color of herb leaves, flowers, and seeds. Maine farmer Ellie MacDougall tells how to do it.

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How to Grow and Cook with Chervil

How to Grow and Cook with Chervil

Delicate in flavor, pretty in leaf, chervil likes it cool.

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Culinary Mint Medley

Culinary Mint Medley

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Mint is indispensable for the cook, but which mint? In this article, Susan Belsinger offers guidance on selecting and using this essential perennial herb.

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How to Grow Herb Fennel

How to Grow Herb Fennel

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Feathery fennel attracts beneficial insects and lends food a hint of licorice.

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Chervil Butter

Chervil Butter

Use this herb butter to finish off a dish, but don’t try to cook with it or you’ll lose the delicate flavor of the chervil.

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New Potatoes with Chervil Vinaigrette

New Potatoes with Chervil Vinaigrette

New potatoes are potatoes that are harvested early, when they are small and especially delicious. Try them in this simple recipe for a tasty side dish.

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Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Chervil

Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Chervil

This dish takes all of about 10 minutes to make, but the result is moist, delicious, and elegant.

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Video: More Ways to Freeze and Store Fresh Herbs

Video: More Ways to Freeze and Store Fresh Herbs

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Here is a simple way to keep your herbs long after the garden is done.

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Video: How to Dry Herbs

Video: How to Dry Herbs

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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Fresh Pea Soup with Mint

Fresh Pea Soup with Mint

This simple soup can be made with frozen peas, if necessary. For added richness, use half-and-half instead of milk.

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