Companion planting with herbs is a fantastic way to enhance your vegetable garden’s productivity, health, and flavor. Here’s a rundown of some herbs that are not just beneficial companions but can also boost vegetable production by attracting beneficial insects, repelling pests, and improving soil health. You are already starting vegetable seeds, why not start some herb seeds as well?
Nestled in meadows, lawns, and wild spaces, Heal-All, or Prunella vulgaris, is a perennial herb that’s been a staple in traditional medicine across the globe. It’s a member of the mint family, but unlike its more famous relatives, it doesn’t shout for attention. Yet, its uses and benefits are remarkable, earning it names like ‘Self-Heal’ and ‘All Heal’.
Nothing says spring like a fresh rhubarb bundt cake! This one is incredibly moist and rich.
This Dill Cottage Cheese Bread offers an irresistibly tender crumb, courtesy of the cottage cheese, which not only adds a rich depth of flavor but also ensures each slice is moist and soft. The subtle, herbaceous note of dill complements the slight tanginess of the cottage cheese, making this bread a delightful twist on your usual homemade loaf.
Dill, (Anethum graveolens), with its feathery leaves and distinctive aroma, is a versatile herb used in a variety of dishes around the world. From dill pickles to salmon dishes, its unique flavor enhances both savory and sweet recipes. Rich in vitamins and minerals, it also offers health benefits, such as aiding digestion and providing anti-inflammatory properties.
Small Space Gardening: Maximizing Your Mini Eden Welcome to small space gardening. In the world of gardening, size isn’t everything. Even the smallest spaces can yield abundant harvests and floral beauty, thanks to a few clever strategies and the magic of dwarf-sized plants. Whether you’re …
With a new season on the horizon, filled with promise and the hope of sunnier days, many of you have reached out, pots in hand, wondering about the feasibility of reusing last year’s mildew-affected containers.
The Filter Bubble: How the New Personalized Web Is Changing What We Read and How We Think by Eli Pariser is a must-read for those interested in understanding the influence of the digital era on our information consumption and its impact on our perspectives.
Whipping up some herbal-infused honey is not just about adding a yummy twist to your herbal stash—it’s about making something both delicious and uniquely helpful. Honey’s already a bit of a superhero on its own, what with its knack for dialing down allergy symptoms, calming sore throats, and patching up wounds. Stir in some herbs, and you’ve got a tailored remedy that’s a treat to taste.
Let’s make Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa. This dish marries the zesty punch of lime with the distinctive, aromatic presence of cilantro, complemented by the creamy richness of avocado. Ready to savor every bite? Let’s get cooking!
Cilantro, also known as coriander in some parts of the world, is a fresh herb with a distinctive, tangy flavor. It’s a staple in global cuisines, from Mexican salsa to Indian chutneys. Cilantro is a versatile herb that plays a dual role in the culinary world. Both its seeds and leaves are used in cooking, but they offer distinctly different flavors and uses.
How to grow the best kitchen herb garden. Many of these herbs grow indoors and out.
I get this question in many forms and backhand comments. I mean, a LOT. From ‘must be nice’, to ‘I could never afford that’. There are plenty of reasons people have for dismissing the benefits of slow living and living a more natural lifestyle.