Chinatown USA with Tiffany Burnett: San Francisco: Herb Shop
January 7th, 2010 by Geoff Marks
Travel Journalist Tiffany Burnett visits the Great China Herb Company in San Francisco’s Chinatown district.
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Tags: Organic Herb Gardening Tips : How To Dry Fresh Herbs
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.”
Growing An Indoor Herb Garden Is Easy
July 27th, 2009 by Geoff Marks
Instead of planting a big outdoor herb garden consider planting one indoors instead. Many smaller varieties and dwarf varieties of herbs grow quite well in small pots that can be placed on a kitchen window sill. Now when you are cooking you do not have to run to your outside garden to pick a few herbs to add to your cooking. You can just simply turnaround and grab a few leaves!
Growing your own indoor herb garden is easy. Many kits are available that have everything that you need to get started. Look for the chia herb garden which is a fun way to get the kids involved too. With an indoor herb garden you can enjoy the same benefits that you would outside but with a few distinct advantages.
Advantages Of An Indoor Herb Garden
With an indoor herb garden you can easily monitor your plants. You will notice …
Planting Your First Herb Garden
July 25th, 2009 by Geoff Marks
After you have decided that you would like to plant your first herb garden you might be trying to figure out where to start. You will need to decide where you would like to plant your herb garden. You can grow an indoor herb garden as well as an outdoor garden. Picking which herbs you would like to grow will be necessary. Location for the garden and type of herb will need to correlate. Planting an herb that likes the direct sun in a shady location will not result in a successful garden.
Because it is your first herb garden it might be in your best interest to start out small. Pick only one or two herbs that have similar requirements to grow. Once you have had success with those two then you can add more into the garden. Also keep in mind that each herb plant yields a considerable …
Grow your own Sage Herb
June 10th, 2009 by Geoff Marks
If you love to spend your summers up to your elbows in dirt and plants, then a garden is the perfect hobby for you. Herbs are a great choice for gardeners of all levels of experience because many of them are easy to grow and can provide a bountiful harvest to enjoy all year long. There are many types of herbs to choose from, but one that is a favorite for vegetable and ornamental gardens alike is the sage herb.
About the Sage Herb
Sage herb is a perennial that belongs to the salvia genus. This herb is used for many culinary creations, including in teas and as a seasoning for meat and poultry. Some cooks add sage to their favorite Thanksgiving stuffing recipe as well. The sage herb plant is also used for ornamental purposes, because the leaves offer a colorful contrast to other foliage in a landscaping theme, …
Growing the Rosemary Herb is Easier than You Think!
June 8th, 2009 by Geoff Marks
The rosemary herb has gotten a bad rap as a plant that is difficult to grow, but this is simply not the case. This herb can actually handle a lack of attention and care quite swimmingly if it is given the best start in life. The key to successfully growing the rosemary herb lies in its humble beginnings; if you get that part right, the rest of the growing season and a bountiful harvest are sure to follow.
The Attraction of Rosemary
The rosemary herb is known as a triple threat for gardeners, because it is ornamental, fragrant and full of delightful flavor. In warmer climates, rosemary can be grown year round, but in colder areas, this herb needs to be brought indoors during the frosty months of winter or grown as an annual. It is much more challenging to keep the rosemary herb happy indoors during the winter months …