Do you love basil but find yourself so overwhelmed by all the different varieties that you just stick to the classic version? Or perhaps you’re like me and have spent years hunting for an elusive yet perfect variety that you had that one time. This year, I bought several different kinds to try out so that I could share the result with you. So read on for my vote for the best basil varieties of the year, grasshoppers! Read More
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Herbs 101 – A Guide to Your Basic Culinary Varieties
As anyone who regularly reads my gardening articles will know, I don’t often go into too much detail about the ordinary herbs that everyone is accustomed to seeing in their yard and on their dinner plate. However, these plants do make good, tasty additions to your summer or fall garden. The only thing better than growing great plants in your garden, is being able to eat them. In this article, I’ll walk you through some of the more popular herbs to grow, why they’re popular, common uses, and I’ll provide some tips on how to grow them. Read More