Ginger is a wonderful herb, but those who want to grow it run into a dilemma: it’s a tropical plant! Can you grow it in colder climates, even throughout winter, for culinary use? Read on, and you’ll find that it’s not so hard – with the right techniques, this can be a tasty and rewarding pastime.
Do you like the flavor of sage in recipes like meat rubs and stuffing? Are you tired of paying high prices for fresh and dried sage that often lacks flavor? It’s time you started your own supply. Learn how easy it is to grow this essential Mediterranean herb in the garden or a container, right here on Gardener’s Path.
Of all the plants in my garden, chamomile offers the most return on my investment. It is a vigorous and problem-free plant that produces a spray of beautiful flowers that can immediately be harvested to make a tasty tea. Gardener’s Path has all of the information you need to know about growing this fine addition in your own garden. Read on to learn more!
Chives are a must for any gardener. They’re beautiful, edible, low-maintenance butterfly magnets. And these hardy perennials are sure to return year after year. From the kitchen windowsill to a formal border to a rustic cottage garden, chives offer the best of both form and function. Read more now on Gardener’s Path.
Grow turmeric, a spice that dates to ancient India. Prized for its tangy flavor, golden color, and healthful benefits, today’s chefs and herbalists use it in dry, fresh, paste, or pill form for exotic dishes and the relief of inflammatory and digestive complaints. Learn how easy it is to cultivate now!
Herbs are wonderfully low maintenance plants. And with just a little bit of care and attention in the spring, these aromatic, tasty, and healthful edibles will flourish for your enjoyment. From top-dressing to propagating, join us for all the details you need on how to care for your herb garden!
For outstanding versatility, bay laurel has it all. Used as an evergreen woody shrub or a trimmed topiary specimen, it can be planted in the ground or a container, and can even grow indoors. Plus, it’s an essential kitchen herb. To find out more about how to grow your own, read more now on Gardener’s Path.
If you’d like to add a slice of Americana to your garden, consider echinacea, the plains native favored by American Indians for medicinal uses. Coneflowers come in purple as well as a whole range of eye-popping hues. Find out how easy they are to grow now at Gardener’s Path.
Sweet fennel is an aromatic and delicious herb, especially when you pick it fresh from your own garden. Learn how easy it is to grow this cool weather crop. Choose bulb and bulb-less varieties and reap bulbs, foliage, and seeds for nutritious and tasty additions to your daily menus. It’s all here, on Gardener’s Path.
Are you looking for a perennial native flower to naturalize in your yard? Anise hyssop is the answer for sun-filled border gardens, where its lavender spikes create a showy swath of color throughout the summer months. Learn about this easy-to-grow, deer-resistant plant right here on Gardener’s Path.
When you taste fresh horseradish sauce on your prime rib, you’ll wonder why you hadn’t planted this fiery root long ago. Learn how to plant, care for, harvest, and store spicy horseradish now at Gardener’s Path.
Now on Gardener’s Path, get expert information about growing crocus, the vivid-hued, tulip-like flower that offers Northerners the first taste of spring, and cooks the exotic and cherished flavor of saffron.