Herbs Without An Herb Garden
Many gardeners think that herbs are something that only the elect should grow. They find old herbals and new books on planning knot gardens equally delightful reading, and they dream
Herbs
Sow In The Fall For…best Results With Herbs
There are three good reasons for sowing herb seeds in the late fall. First and foremost, strictly fresh seed can be obtained from special sources since, by then, the “Seed
The Thyme Lawn
This particular section of our garden, shown in the accompanying photograph, has proved the most persistently satisfactory. Originally, we called it the Thyme Ramp, or simply the Ramp, because it
Turfs Of Tiny Thymes
In days gone by, thyme was used as a strewing herb—a medicinal measure against pestilence—as well as providing a more perfumed atmosphere for crowds enclosed in poorly-ventilated buildings; the Greek
Harvest Your Herbs In August
Since the natural aromatic oils of garden herbs are most bountiful in August, this is the ideal time for your harvest. You will want to choose a clear, sunny morning
Chamomile In History
Chamomile, a sweet-smelling herb with daisy flowers and delicate lacy foliage, was probably better known in past centuries than it is today. Dioscorides, a wandering soldier whose collection of herbal
Dwarf Rosemary Versatile Herb
While the beauty and praises of common, tall rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) are often sung, so far, little light has been shed on the rare dwarf rosemary (R. prostratus). With miniature
Old-Time Herbs For Modern Gardens: A Trendy Choice?
To herbs, our forefathers credited the most miraculous powers. Mallows would keep witches away from the house. To stop bleeding, one had to write the word “veronica” with pen and
Can Herbs Make Cool Bouquets?
Bouquets are lovely in their way as those of flowers may be made from the fragrant, rich range of green-toned foliage found in the herb garden. Moreover, the scent of
The Versatile St. Johnswort
Many noble garden plants serve with little glory but great dependability. It is to this essential “supporting cast” that a valuable trio of shrubby St. Johnsworts belongs. “Why are they