August 1, 2007
- Organic Herbs - Lovely Lavender
In our series of Organic Herbs grown in the home, we come to Lavender. Lavender is too large to grow on a kitchen windowsill, but is worth the effort of container growing.
Lavender, from the genus Lavandula, is known as a fragrant Organic Herb. Lavender is useful in the bedroom as an aid to sleep and [...]
July 17, 2007
- Organic Herbs - Aromatic Thyme
Among common Organic Herbs grown in the home, thyme is one of the more aromatic. Thyme is the name most of us use for “Thymus”. Thyme is a member of the mint family, and is known as a sweet Organic Herb. Thyme is useful in the kitchen, giving wonderful flavor and aroma to foods. It [...]
June 28, 2007
- Organic Herbs - Healthy Basil
One of the most common Organic Herbs grown in the home is basil. Basil is the well-known name for “Ocimum basilicum”. It is a sweet herb of the mint family. Basil is used in cooking. It is also used by some for medicinal purposes.
Basil is a tender, tropical herb, and does best in an indoor [...]
June 21, 2007
- Organic Herbs - Lighting the Indoor Garden
Increasing numbers of people are experiencing the pleasure of growing Organic Herbs indoors. They are easy to grow year-round, and they need little space. They can be plucked fresh for favorite recipes, or used for medicinal purposes.
Organic Herb gardens indoors call for proper lighting, of course. Unless you have a greenhouse, they will not get [...]
April 14, 2007
- Get Healthy with Organic Herbs and Vitamins
Many people are turning to organic produce, looking for Organic Herbs and vitamins to improve their health. They have learned that non-Organic Herbs and vitamins have often been altered. In an effort to produce more at less cost, major manufacturers have introduced modified herbs and vitamins that are more synthetic than organic. They have packaged [...]
March 17, 2007
- Organic Herbs - Maximize Your Harvest
You started an Organic Herb garden - just a small one - but you got a bumper crop. What can you do with these useful plants?
Dry Organic Herbs
Organic Herbs are easy to dry, even if you have a relatively humid environment.
* Harvest herbs early in the day when it is cool.
* Cut fairly long stems, [...]
March 5, 2007
- Locating Organic Herb Live Plants
An Organic Herb garden can be a rewarding experience, further enhanced by the healthful and tasty results. Many people begin with Organic Herb seeds. Others prefer to start the Organic Herb garden with Organic Herb live plants. Although Organic Herb seeds are relative easy to find, locating Organic Herb live plants may present a challenge, [...]
