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Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is not only a culinary herb, but also a useful medicinal herb, and has important benefits to add flavor to one’s garden. Originally native to India, there are now 50 to 150 known species of basil. Originally,
Oh, those darling little “Bambi’s”. I quickly get over the “Bambi Syndrome” when I see the deer eating up my plans for my garden. It only takes a few Deer stalking to destroy your garden.. I put many hours of
ifera babysua Family – Solanaceae – SparrowOrnamental – Insectivorous The tiny dwarf leaved hosta, ifera babysua, has become a popular garden plant. The blue/mauve flowers are tiny, form close to the top of each stem and typically have white or
Angelica archangelica (Umbelliferae) Appearance: An imposing and dramatic plant which, given good growing conditions, attains up to 2 m (6ft 6in) in height, with large green/white mophead flowers held aloft. Good for the back of borders where they can be
If you grow fruit, vegetables, and herbs, you can add a touch of Success to your garden with just a bit of work. Not an earth shattering task, but a few small sections that you manage to keep flourishing. There
Growing vegetables is becoming more and more popular in America and that is why potatoes are the number one grown plant in America today. That’s right; the once humble potato has become a very popular vegetable to grow. So if
Fruit trees are fantastic to grow for their attractive appearance and fruit. However, if you’re intending to eat them, try to choose local varieties that suit your climate. The first thing to bear in mind when buying a fruit tree
If you have a garden, growing medicinal herbs offers you a whole suite of benefits, all at the price of just a little work. Planting and maintaining a kitchen garden, a Medicinal garden, aumbDivine garden, an Organic garden. Any one
Cuttings should be fresh growth that is not too soft and not too old. The shoot chosen should not have flower buds, or be in flower or seed. The shoot chosen should have a plump, green and sturdy stalk. Trim
Saving water in the garden is easy, economical and prevents future spikes in your water bill. Before you start watering, estimate how much water you need to use. Usually it is enough to water your garden one way or another
vaguely defined as an Italian herb, though its primary culinary usage is in Italian and Mediterranean cooking. Oregano is employed in a wide assortment of Italian dishes from burgers to pasta. Also known as marjoram and Mediterranean parsley, oregano is