Category Archives: Growing

Lemon Balm Survives Mild Winter

When I planted lemon balm last year, I was hoping to find a herb that could accent chicken or vegetables with a lemony flavor. I don’t know for sure, but the Pledge(TM)-like scent of lemon balm seems too strong for … Continue reading

Posted in Growing, Using Herbs | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Old Leaves Protect Perennial Herbs from Frost

We have a handful of herbs returning from last year. I tend to call them perennials as they always ‘come back’ from the previous year, but cilantro and dill are returning from seeds cast off last year not from some … Continue reading

Posted in Growing | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Perennial Herbs Grow Quickly in Early Spring

The perennial herbs are re-growing quickly this early Spring. Some of our returning herbs are in the vegetable garden or at the edge of it. Others are in a herb bed in front of the house that receives more sun … Continue reading

Posted in Growing, Planting, Using Herbs | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment