Clean Eating

2 min. di lettura

Q/ Which herbs are best fresh, and which can I get away with using dry? A/ Fresh herbs are more flavorful than dried, so they’re definitely my preference. But fresh isn’t always possible or practical. Dried herbs work best in recipes where they are c

Kitchen Garden

1 min. di lettura

If you’re wanting more than just a pot that serves its basic purpose, there are lots of options (too many to cover in a short space) and ones that will span a whole range of budgets. Whether it’s for indoor use – herbs, for example – or for fruit and

Kitchen Garden

4 min. di lettura

I don’t know about you but it feels crazy to think that I’m already talking about Christmas – this weird year has gone way too fast. But I’m going to embrace it especially as I do love the festive period; seeing family, cosy blankets, the log fire bu

Popular Science

5 min. di lettura

Every cooking enthusiast knows that few things make more of a difference in the kitchen than adding fresh herbs to your recipes. It’s not only flavor, but also aroma and that bright pop of color that makes dishes look even more delicious.

You South Africa

1 min. di lettura

BEFORE there were pharmacies where you could buy over-the-counter medicine such as aspirin and vitamins, as well as prescription medication, people relied on medicines found in nature. Instead of pills and syrups, our ancestors used mostly plant reme

Popular Science

1 min. di lettura

Indoor gardens equipped with smart technology will help you light, water and nourish plants with minimal fuss.

Kitchen Garden

5 min. di lettura

These British-made moulded plant labels are made from 90% recycled plastic. They are 20cm (8in) tall and are available in the following colours: white, black and green. There are 20 in a pack. www.labelsnthings.co.uk TEL: 01527 557990 PRODUCT CODE:

Your Horse

3 min. di lettura

Q I’ve read that horses should be allowed to browse a mix of herbs and plants, but I’ve no idea how to start. Angie Lee, Derbyshire Dena says... Thousands of years ago wild horses would have had unlimited access to hundreds of different medicinal p

The English Garden

2 min. di lettura

It is all too easy to become fixated on particular fashionable plants as must-have additions to the garden. Stipa tenuissima, Salvia x sylvestris, Nepeta racemosa ‘Walker’s Low’ and achillea are all popular at the moment, but to focus on plants only

BBC Good Food Magazine

2 min. di lettura

Growing your own food is a rewarding project at any age, and a simple kitchen herb garden is a great place for kids to start. You only need a sunny windowsill and a few basics to begin. The easiest herbs to grow are perennials, which keep growing thr

The Knot New England Weddings Magazine

3 min. di lettura

Herbs range in color, texture and size, making them a great foliage option. A lesser-known benefit? They can provide mood-altering aromas or keep pesky bugs at bay, depending on which variety you choose. Mint and lavender, for example, are closely as

Better Nutrition

2 min. di lettura

Good medicine can be as simple as steeping dried herbs and spices with water to make “healing waters” that help address the body’s imbalances. According to Vidya Light Miller, author of Ayurveda & Aromatherapy: The Earth Essential Guide to Ancient Wi

Good Organic Gardening

2 min. di lettura

My neighbour’s sunroom is filled with potted plants. Some are the usual suspects you’d expect to find indoors such as devil’s ivy and ferns, but last winter she moved one of her favourite herbs indoors as well. A late sowing had produced lots of basi

Popular Science

2 min. di lettura

They say that with great power comes great responsibility, but you don’t have to worry about letting anyone down with these seed-to-plant kits.

Fairlady

1 min. di lettura

You should always be cautious when trying something for the first time, cautions herbal practitioner Jéan Smit. ‘While most herbs, when used correctly, are unlikely to be harmful, remember that “natural” doesn’t mean “safe”. Herbal preparations, just

The English Garden

1 min. di lettura

Leafy herbs are growing well now, providing flavourful aromatic crops for the kitchen. Plant up a pretty herb container for easy pickings Most herbs grow well in containers, their luxuriant foliage and gorgeous scent making a stunning addition to th

Homestyle UK

1 min. di lettura

* Wine crate * Herbs/plants – we’ve used thyme, lavender, rosemary and viola * Moss * Cellophane * Old cardboard box Size: Varies Skill level: Easy These boxes make great gifts for gardening enthusiasts and are often used at weddings for decorating

Global Voices

4 min. di lettura

A herb stall at the La Ramada market in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Photo taken by the author of this article. In Bolivia, people are protecting themselves against COVID-19 and the pandemic of disinformation with what they have on hand. Since the start of t

The Gardener Magazine

1 min. di lettura

Jane’s Delicious A–Z of herbs: A guide to growing herbs organically in South Africa by Jane Griffiths is now available. With a detailed and richly illustrated A - Z reference of 80 plus herbs, the book covers planting and growing, culinary uses, as w

The Knot Texas Weddings Magazine

3 min. di lettura

Herbs range in color, texture and size, making them a great foliage option. A lesser-known benefit? They can provide mood-altering aromas or keep pesky bugs at bay, depending on which variety you choose. Mint and lavender, for example, are closely as

What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ

1 min. di lettura

Herbalist Meilyr James, owner of the Herbal Clinic in Swansea, Wales (www.herbalclinic-swansea.co.uk), recommends the following herbs for soothing and healing mouth ulcers. Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria). This gentle astringent herb encourages the mu

American Farmhouse Style

1 min. di lettura

The warm spring air and smell of fresh herbs make outdoors the perfect place for a spring party, whether you're hosting Easter or Passover, or want to celebrate a birthday. Author and designer Jenni Kayne shares how you can create a stunning outdoor

Denver Life Magazine

1 min. di lettura

“It’s important for kids to realize how important soil is—that it’s a living thing. Have them stick their hands into a pot of potting soil and feel that. People don’t realize how good it feels—it’s cool, it’s soft. It’s like magic dirt. You can also

Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom

1 min. di lettura

Plants such as herbs look great in a single planter as you can choose from so many different leaf shapes and textures. If you pot them up into the same soil, check that you choose plants with roughly the same water needs to make sure they all stay he

Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom

1 min. di lettura

* Wine crate * Herbs/plants – we’ve used thyme, lavender, rosemary and viola * Moss * Cellophane * Old cardboard box Size: Varies Skill level: Easy These boxes make great gifts for gardening enthusiasts and are often used at weddings for decorating

Grow to Eat

3 min. di lettura

Use herbal infusions of rosemary, tansy (which also repels ants) or pennyroyal for controlling ticks and fleas. Make a herbal tea using one tablespoon of freshly chopped herbs to one cup of boiled water. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, put

Country Homes & Interiors

1 min. di lettura

Tidy borders Cut down spent flower stems but leave some as cover for insects. Cut flowers such as spent alliums and honesty for winter flower arrangements. Remove weeds, fork over the soil and add mulch. Pot up herbs Bring herbs indoors. Put sprig

Denver Life Magazine

1 min. di lettura

Whether you live in a house with a big backyard or a studio apartment, you can grow your own herbs. However, certain herbs do not fare well inside, notably mint and thyme; these plants are perennials, meaning they live longer and can grow outdoors ev

The Knot Florida Weddings Magazine

3 min. di lettura

Herbs range in color, texture and size, making them a great foliage option. A lesser-known benefit? They can provide mood-altering aromas or keep pesky bugs at bay, depending on which variety you choose. Mint and lavender, for example, are closely as

In The Moment

1 min. di lettura

Plants such as herbs look great in a single planter as you can choose from so many different leaf shapes and textures. If you pot them up into the same soil, check that you choose plants with roughly the same water needs to make sure they all stay he