http://www.dannylipford.com DIY Home Improvement Mon, 21 May 2012 04:04:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-air-dry-fresh-herbs/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-air-dry-fresh-herbs/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:38:58 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=40209 Air-drying is the easiest and most economical way to preserve fresh herbs for use all year. If you bought a bag of fresh herbs and only used a leaf or two in a recipe, or if you've got a large end-of-season herb harvest, read on to find out how to air-dry and preserve your herbs for lasting use.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-air-dry-fresh-herbs/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/summers-first-pesto/ http://www.dannylipford.com/summers-first-pesto/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:50:52 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=35121 My herb garden has taken off this summer, with basil leading the way. It seems like I had just planted the little green and purple basil seedlings; but pretty soon they were bushy, tall, and it was time to make the first pesto of the season! Read on to find out more. ]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/summers-first-pesto/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-an-herb-garden/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-an-herb-garden/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:57:44 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=33912 If you're new to gardening, one of the easiest and most satisfying ways to get started is by growing herbs. Herbs are easy to grow, and it's quite satisfying to add snippets of fresh herbs to your cooking. Read on to find out how to grow herbs in your yard.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-an-herb-garden/feed/ 1 http://www.dannylipford.com/does-planting-basil-near-tomato-plants-repel-insects/ http://www.dannylipford.com/does-planting-basil-near-tomato-plants-repel-insects/#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 16:24:47 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=32928 “I read somewhere that if you plant basil with tomatoes, it will repel insects and make the tomatoes taste better. Is there any truth to that?”

While there’s little scientific evidence, basil is thought to be a natural deterrent for several insect pests. Read on to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/does-planting-basil-near-tomato-plants-repel-insects/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/annual-and-perennial-herbs-for-your-garden/ http://www.dannylipford.com/annual-and-perennial-herbs-for-your-garden/#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 18:13:59 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=32360 When planning an herb garden, it's important to keep in mind the growing habits of each plant. Some herbs are annuals, some are perennials, and others form small evergreen shrubs that live for years. Read on to find out which herbs to plant in your garden.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/annual-and-perennial-herbs-for-your-garden/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/that-special-spring-exhaustion/ http://www.dannylipford.com/that-special-spring-exhaustion/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 18:01:01 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=31735 With spring threatening to give way to summer, it was high time we got some things planted. So, we had what can only be described as an epic work weekend around here, including putting in a vegetable garden, an herb garden, and planting grapevines. Read on to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/that-special-spring-exhaustion/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/growing-herbs-in-your-garden/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/growing-herbs-in-your-garden/#comments Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:00:27 +0000 Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=16303 Herbs are easy to grow in containers or a garden, and fresh herbs are a great way to spice up your cooking in the kitchen. Herbs to consider growing include rosemary, sage, basil, and mint. Watch this video to find out more. ]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/growing-herbs-in-your-garden/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/grow-baby-grow/ http://www.dannylipford.com/grow-baby-grow/#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 15:00:29 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=13390 A few weeks ago, I indulged in one of my favorite springtime impulse buys – seeds! And I say “impulse buy” because at mere pennies apiece, I can go a little crazy without feeling guilty. I came away with a handful of flower and herb packets and spent a happy afternoon scratching away in the soil and sowing a little anticipation. Read on to find out more. ]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/grow-baby-grow/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-harvest-and-use-fresh-basil-from-your-garden/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-harvest-and-use-fresh-basil-from-your-garden/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:56:04 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=12188 If you planted basil in your garden and all has gone according to plan, by midsummer you'll have lots of fresh basil luring you in with its minty aroma and threatening to go to seed any minute. Read on for some tips on how to harvest, use, and preserve fresh basil from your garden. ]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-harvest-and-use-fresh-basil-from-your-garden/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-basil/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-basil/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:18:27 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=12144 Basil is one of the easiest and most satisfying herbs to grow, for both beginning and experienced gardeners alike. Here's what you need to know to grow basil successfully in your garden or container. ]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-basil/feed/ 2