There аrе tons оf herbs оut thеrе аnd еvеrуоnе hаѕ thеіr оwn tastes, but thеrе аrе а fеw staples nо herb garden ѕhоuld bе wіthоut. These аrе easy tо grow herbs thаt саn also bе uѕеd іn everyday dishes. If уоu аrе growing herbs, уоu wаnt tо grow оnеѕ уоu wіll wаnt tо uѕе time аnd time аgаіn. Here аrе thе top ten easy to grow herbs fоr уоur home herb garden. Basil іѕ а staple fоr pasta аnd soups. It іѕ thе main ingredient іn pesto sauce, adds tons оf flavor tо spaghetti sauce оr soup, аnd іѕ еvеn tasty whеn added tо salad. Fresh herbs are thе wау tо gо аnd thе оnlу wау tо gо fоr pesto. It іѕ…
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How to Grow an Indoor Herb Garden
April 2, 2016 740 ViewsFor thousands and thousands of years we have turned to plants we call herbs for flavor, dye, perfume and cosmetics. We have believed that individual herbs held the power to repel insects, evil and vampires, while others attracted the perfect lover, good luck or bees to pollinate our crops. For some, the use of herbs can cure headaches and burns. And, of course, what would fine dining be without the culinary herbs? Here are some tips for herb gardening indoors that will simulate the conditions in an outside garden. For Herb gardening indoors the growing climates need to be pretty much the same as the conditions outside. Make sure you have a sunny windowsill that your herbs will love. Use a…
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Growing Echinacea Herb for use in Herbal Medicine
March 14, 2016 471 ViewsThe echinacea herb is very important to grow in your herb garden for use in herbal medicine. By adding the echinacea herb to your herb garden not only will you be able to use it in your herbal medicine regime but you also gain a beautiful flowering herb. It is mostly found in the Northern Plains and has been used by Native Americans for its healing power in herbal medicine. The Indians used the mashed roots on everything from wounds to snakebites. It was used as a mouthwash to help with painful teeth and gums. They brewed Echinacea herbs as teas for colds and other maladies, like measles and arthritis. The Indians prized this herb for its value in herbal medicine. They thought that the…