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

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

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

Harvest 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

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

Versatile Rosemary

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

Can Herbs Make Cool Bouquets?

Herbs Bouquet

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

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