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.
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.
In the world of herbal medicine, Stephen Harrod Buhner’s “Herbal Antibiotics” emerges as a groundbreaking guide that transcends traditional boundaries of health and healing. Buhner, with his profound understanding and respect for the natural world, embarks on a mission to reintroduce the ancient wisdom of herbal remedies, especially in the battle against resistant bacterial infections where conventional medicine often finds itself at a loss.
Ginger is a familiar flavor for many of us; we love ginger snaps, Asian style dishes often use ginger, and if you have ever had the luck of tasting homemade Ginger Ale? It’s fantastic! Ginger is also a seriously good addition to your herbal stash. It’s not only tasty, it can stop nausea in it’s tracks.
I don’t know about you, but here in Maine, we eat a lot of haddock. I like to try new flavors to make each dish different from the last so we don’t get tired of it. This recipe started as one for Tuna steaks. Who can afford that? Especially on a writer’s budget for a family? Not this girl. Anyhow, it’s luscious with haddock. You have to give it a try! Haddock, being a more delicate fish than tuna, will cook quicker and offer a slightly different, but equally delicious, flavor profile.
Coriander, often referred to by its leafy name, cilantro in parts of the Americas, 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. Let’s dive into the world of coriander and explore what makes it such a beloved ingredient in cuisines around the globe.
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?