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Tag Archives: herbs
This Week in the Garden (October 15 to 21, 2012)
Lots of rain alternating with crisp, clear days could not be better for planting! Now’s the time to add new trees, shrubs, and perennials to the garden. Kitchen Gardens In fruit and vegetable gardens, we’re • sowing the last of … Continue reading
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Super Salvias
The salvias, or sages, encompass both annuals and perennials. For the most part, they love full sun and hot, dry spots, which puts them tops on our list for giving the garden some mid-summer zip. They have a long bloom … Continue reading
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Tagged drought-tolerant, herbs, perennials
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Lavender is for Luck
When we walk by lavender in the garden, we can’t help but run our fingers over it to release its sweet, pungent fragrance. Lavender is a great plant for cooks, perfumers, crafters, and anyone who loves a tough, good-looking, drought-tolerant … Continue reading
This Week in the Garden (June 4 to 10, 2012)
Pretty, pretty weather this week, but still dry. Don’t forget to give your garden 1″ of water a week. And droopy shrubs and trees would like a drink, too! Kitchen Gardens In fruit and vegetable gardens, we’re • finishing up … Continue reading
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This Week in the Garden (April 30 through May 6, 2012)
Celebrate the frost-free date! It’s finally safe to put out tender veggies and annuals. Kitchen Gardens In fruit and vegetable gardens, we’re • continuing succession sowing and thinning of cool-weather crops. • hilling potatoes and training peas up their supports. … Continue reading
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The Herb Garden
May is a great time to plant out herbs. Along with your old standbys, consider adding a couple of more adventurous choices this year! Full Sun Basil: Genovese is great for pesto, but try some purple basil for a shot … Continue reading
This Week in the Garden (April 23 through 29, 2012)
We’re gearing up for the frost-free date! In the past, we wouldn’t put out tender plants until mid-May. This year, we’re treating May 1 as the frost-free date. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there’s only a 10% … Continue reading
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The Kitchen Garden
Fine food begins in the garden. One of our favorite writers pointed out that the French and Italians, known for their cuisine, have a long tradition of kitchen gardens located just outside the door. The French term potager literally means … Continue reading
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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme…
…and mint, and basil, and oregano, and lovage, and dill, and cilantro, and a whole list of other incredibly useful plants that Simon and Garfunkel couldn’t wedge into the song. We love herbs. Every garden should have a least a … Continue reading
- Soil temps are warm enough to mulch the garden! Mulch conserves moisture, cools and enriches soil, and deters weeds. http://t.co/qCiK4W0ty9