Basil is a warm weather plant that grows well with less care and has strong fragrance. It is an easy to grow herb which any beginner gardener can take on in their own garden. Basil is generally an annual plant. Some varieties need hot sun to thrive well, while others can thrive well in part…
Category: Herbs
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)
Portulaca is a fast-growing annual, it almost looks like a succulent. Most of us would have seen this weed popping up in the flower bed or on the roadside. Instead of pulling out this weed we can make good use of this plant. Purslane can be grown from seeds or stem cuttings. They can thrive…
Amaranth
Amaranth is an edible annual plant which thrives in warm weather. The leaves and stem are used in stews, stir-fry and soup. The seeds can be used as micro greens (Red amaranth sprouts looks adorable when garnished on salads). Some varieties of Amaranth are used as food, some as ornamental and others grow as weeds….
Coriander
Coriander / cilantro is a fast-growing aromatic herb that grows best in the cooler weather of spring and fall. Cilantro is grown for its edibles leaves, stem and also for its seeds, which has many culinary uses. The herb can be categorized as an annual. Here’s how to grow and care for coriander/cilantro in your…
Growing Oregano
Oregano is a low maintenance perennial herb, but grown as annual in colder climate, sometimes also referred as wild marjoram. It is a hardy plant that can also be grown as a ground cover crop. It is grown for its aromatic leaves which can be used either fresh or dried. If you happen to bump…
Growing Rosemary
Rosemary is a woody evergreen herb grown for its aromatic edible leaves. In warmer weather they are grown as perennial plants. It has a needle shaped leaves and can also be grown as ornamental plants. Scientific name of Rosemary is Rosmarinus officinalis. This brief overview will help you to grow and care for rosemary in…
All about Mint
Mint is an easy to grow aromatic herb grown for its leaves. This fast growing herb spreads faster by setting runners all over the place. Mint can also be grown near a window on the kitchen counter in a window planter box. Mints are used as ground covers and companion plants. Scientific name of mint…