March 18th, 2010 by Geoff Marks
Isn’t basil one of the best herb plants? A meal cannot possibly be considered Italian if there isn’t any basil in it. It’s one of the best herbs to begin with because it is a cinch to grow, touble-free to harvest and it smells fabulous too.
You’ll find basil all over Greek, French and Italian menus, but this little plant that could is native to the tropical Pacific islands. I’m not sure how it got to Europe, but I’m glad it did. In my opinion, the best basil dish is a scrumptous pesto, which is a green sauce made from a whole bunch of chopped basil mixed with olive oil. Scrumptious!
Just a few of the numerous varieties of basil that you can choose from are:
- Sweet Basil: This variety is the most popular one for meals. The leaves are glossy in appearance and they have a full basil flavor.
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February 2nd, 2010 by Geoff Marks
In herb gardening, the most important aspect of having an indoor herb garden is to have access to a sunny window. Grow an herb garden inside a house that has a lot of natural light with tips from an experienced gardener in this free video on gardening and growing herbs. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash. She is the owner of vanveenbulbs.com. Filmmaker: Daron Stetner
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January 29th, 2010 by Geoff Marks
cookingsessions.com host Jason Hill shows how to grow a culinary herb garden. With these tips, home cooks can learn about herb gardening and what to plant in their herb gardens. Among Hill’s favorite herbs for a kitchen herb garden are oregano, basil, thyme, mint, tarragon, cilantro and chives. To see more cooking videos, visit www.cookingsessions.com
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December 30th, 2009 by Geoff Marks
Drying fresh herbs is easy with these tips, get expert tips and advice on organic herb gardening in this free video. Expert: Gale Gassiot Bio: Gale Gassiot makes her own organic compost or “gardener’s black gold.”
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