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. Watch this video.

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. Read in full.

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. Read in full.

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.

Mrs. J asks, “When I first planted ginger, the fragrance from the flowers was heavenly. While it comes back each spring, it’s never bloomed again.”

Ornamental gingers are tropical garden plants with wonderfully aromatic flowers. Here are some of the most common reasons why it may not bloom. Read in full.

If you look hard enough you can find solutions to many of your lawn and garden problems "naturally." The pungent aroma of many herbs acts as a natural insect repellent. Planting herbs like parsley or basil among your vegetables will offer them some protection from bugs and simplify harvesting a salad. Watch this video.