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Herb Gardening
The planting, growing, propagating, maintenance, harvesting, and uses of various herbs, for culinary, medicinal, decorative, and magical purposes.
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How can you increase your garden hose water pressure?
You should increase the pipe diameter that feeds the hose bib. Most likely the pipe is 1/2". You should increase the pipe size to...
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How do you propagate bay leaves?
Propagate bay by harvesting semi-ripe side shoots in late summer, or by layering. Plant cuttings, treated with a rooting...
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What are the bulb like growths where the flowers were on my rose bush and why are they there?
It's a seed pod, often called a "rose hip".
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How do you dry dill?
For Drying Seed. Either dry on the bush or pick when ripe. Either way, harvest the whole seedhead or strip individual seeds and...
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When should you harvest horseradish?
Dig up roots in the autumn. The main roots develop properly only when the season changes.
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Are leaves from the parsley bush edible?
Parsley is a herb and a good provider of vitamin C, it has many uses in the kitchen, parsley sauce is great with fish, its also...
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What is the best use for the herb tarragon?
I love using tarragon on chicken. just sprinkle some dried crushed leaves. It's delicious! Tarragon makes an excellent ingredient...
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How do you properly trim a mint herb?
Trimming Mint Mint is a very prolific plant that will keep growing almost no matter what you do to it. I'm not sure there is...
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Will true lavender grow in part sun?
Yes, it will. It perfer's full sunlight, but it will tollerate partial sun. You can use lavender as an oil. rub some oil on...
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How do you make an essential oil distiller?
See the related link ..on the left for some information on the subject although it may not be exactly what you want. Even if...
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Which spices are used for pickling?
bay leaves alum *coriander *cumin *cloves *fennel *dried hot peppers *mustard *peppercorns
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Your dill is ready in your garden but it isn't time to can pickles what do you do?
That depends on whether you will be wanting to use the seeds or leaves in the pickles. If it's leaves you will be using then you...
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How do you grow Garlic?
You just plant the cloves. Depends on where you live whether to plant in Spring or Fall. There are lots of cool sites on the web...
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What is Wormwood used for?
Uses of Wormwood Wormwood is an analgesic (pain reliever) when used in a salve. Good for arthritis, sore muscles, etc. Only use...
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Can you grow saffron inside?
I suppose you could. Saffron comes from a certain flower, the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), and the little hairs (stigma) in...
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How do you identify the type of parsley plant in your garden?
The types of parsley I'm familiar with are the Italian or French parsley with its flat leaves that look a bit like celery...
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What herb is part of Herbes de Provence?
There are several herbs that are used to make up Herbes de Provence, and there are variations on what ingredient are used. The...
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What are some uses for Greek basil?
Use it in the same way you use regular basil - in tomato dishes, pesto, any vegetable, especially beans, peppers, eggplants,...
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What herbs can you grow with your vegetables to help repel insects?
Try Chrysanthemums. They have a natural insecticide called pyrethrum. Answer Sage planted near cabbage will help repel...
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If you wish to cultivate your own fresh basil should you plant it in full sun or shade?
Growing basil Most types of basil need full sun to do well, although that depends on your climate. If you are in an extremely...
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How do you grow a licorice tree?
How to Plant/Grow a Licorice Tree To grow a licorice tree, buy black or red licorice from your nearest candy counter. Slice...
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Is there a herb to repel small bugs in your kitchen cabinets where you store your spices and cereals and flours?
If these are tiny little black bugs these bugs get into your cupboards with something you have brought home from the store. I've...
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What is the difference in green and purple Basil besides the color?
There really isn't much difference. The purple has anthocyanins (more) that's what gives it the color. There is research that...
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How do you preserve seeds from your garden harvest so you can plant them next season?
First of all, ensure that the seeds are dry and free from any plant debris remaining from the seed head. Then store them in small...
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Can I grow a parsley plant from dried parsley flakes?
No,the parsley that is dried comes from the leaves of the plant,but you need the seeds to grow new plants.The seed stalk comes up...
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What part of the Echinacea plant is used to treat colds?
The root. The root, after being dried, is ground into a coarse powder and either served orally via a capsule, or steeped into a...
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What herbs should you grow for making dill pickles?
All you really need is a lot of dill weed. Salt, pepper, garlic and onion powders can be obtained at the grocery...
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What are the benefits that you can get from parsley?
In a health sense the benefits are from the richness parsley has in Vitamins A B C plus protein minerals iron and calcium. The...
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In which country does the Wormwood plant Artemisia afra grow?
This plant occurs throughout the countries of Africa. It can be found right from Ethiopia down to South Africa. Horticulturally,...
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Where does sunflower oil come from?
Sunflower oil is made from the oil that is contained in the flower-head seeds of the sunflower. Very high pressure is applied to...
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What plants are in the mint family?
Catnip, many culinary herbs such as oregano, basil, thyme, and also lavender and salvias are among the plants in the family...
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What size is a mustard seed?
A mustard seed is amller than a peppercorn. It is a the round portion of a clove. Answer If you can picture a poppy seed,...
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What is epazote?
This is a herb often called wormseed, and is used in Mexican cooking and as a medicinal tea.
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What are scallions?
They are the same as Green Onions. Just called different names in different parts of the country.
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How far apart should you place your herbs?
It depends on the plant and what you want to accomplish with them. "Herbs" can mean little bitty ground-covers like thyme or...
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What herbs can be grown in a kitchen window garden?
italian flat parsley or basil Answer You could also try a prostrate sage, parsley, mint, thyme - especially the creeping...
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What zones does bee balm thrive in?
It does well in Northern Illinois Also... In a warm, temperate climate. You'd need to shade it and water well in a hot...
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How does a mint plant reproduce?
It reporduces by growing runners. This plant can be invasive and spread rapidily if the conditions are right. Lots sun and lots...
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How long can you keep spices before they lose their flavor?
I hear the Egyptian pyramind have yielded lots of still edible items - including spices - thus, thousands of years for some.
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When a recipie asks for sweet herbs what does it mean?
mint luisa mellisa rosemary cinnamon things like that
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Where can you sell herbs that you grow?
Much depends on where you live and the amount you are growing. A very good outlet is the Farmer's Market. There is usually a web...
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What herbs grow in the sand?
Any plant will grow in the sand if it is watered (mechanically, if need be) according to the plants needs. If you mean "what...
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How do you reproduce a sage plant?
You can divide the whole plant up by root division. Just dig it up and split into as many plants as you want. You can also...
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How do you make a garbage deodorizer?
Actually, the best thing for garbage smells is baking soda. It absorbs odors without being perfumed or having harmful chemicals....
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Why does your lavender look so dry now plenty of water and rain?
Lavender that has been over watered will grey and die. It needs really good drainage and not a lot of water.
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What is the tagalog word for fennel?
Haras, according to http://www.stuartxchange.org/Haras.html
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What is the parent plant from which subsequent stock is derived called?
The parent plant from which all subsequent stock of a patricular variety, clone, cultivar or strain have been derived is called...
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How do you make essential oils?
Essential oil can be extracted from herbs using stills and steam extraction. The steam carries the essential oils from the plant...
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How long does it take for vegie seeds to grow?
That depends on the type of vegetable, but most will germinate in within a few days to up to two weeks. Seeds like carrot, some...
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How do you dry bay leaves?
Lay them on a gauze or cloth surface, not in sunlight, have a movement of air over them preferably in a wooden frame enclosed...
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Is there a difference between Echinacea and Rudbekkia?
Echinacea includes purple and white varieties. Both are wildflowers and both are easy to grow under similar conditions. Answer...
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What part of the plant does parsley come from?
Parsley is the leaf and stem of the plant with the same name. Its easy to grow and makes italian dishes and seafood so much...
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How do you plant?
Start with some soil (dirt) and "Plant Fertilizer" or the equivalent, and your seeds. You can mix the dirt and fetilizer...
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What is penna royal?
If you mean the herb pennyroyal, then see the link below.
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What is the common name of Hamamelis virginiana?
Hamamelis virginiana Witch-hazel.
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Where can you find a picture or image of a curry plant?
See link below.
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What is the shape of the stems of all mints?
square
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Does Comfrey prefer sunny or shady conditions to grow in?
Most sources recommend full sun, but in a warmer climate this is too much, and half sun is preferable.
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Where are herbs grown?
While various herbs obviously prefer different regions and climates, as a whole it's fair to say that they are pretty hardy and...
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In what kind of soil will plants grow the most?
A soft moist loamy type soil is best.
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Can you grow garlic in your garden?
Absolutely. it's is easy and grows like onions do. Get some planted right now.
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Does tap water or rain water grow sweet basil better?
Rain WATER
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Does wheat have flowers?
Wheat does flower, but they are not showy.
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Can herbs die when watered with salt water?
Most plants will die if the salinity level is high enough, and pure sea water is too salty for all except those which naturally...
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Kinds of soil?
Sandy Soil- This type has the biggest particles and the size of the particles does determine the degree of aeration and drainage...
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What type of garden like foods did the Neanderthals eat?
They ate anything that they could find including carrots grown from gardens.
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Is there a herb that starts with the letter U?
Yes, in fact there are many! Usnea (a lichen that looks similar to the moss on live oak trees; Urtica dioica, which is Stinging...
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When do you plant Vietnamese coriander?
Vietnamese coriander - rau ram - is a tropical perennial and needs to be planted out after danger of frost. To carry it over from...
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Which fruits and vegetables are known to grow during December?
Arizona is the third largest producer of fruits & vegetables in the United States. According to the Arizona Department of...
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How long does it take for weed to grow?
It depends on what kind of weed you have. Baby dro grows in like 2-3 months but white widow takes up to 4 months to grow....
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How can you grow plants fast and strong?
To help plant's growth increase, you can do mant things. You can add fertilizer, add nutrients, give more space to grow, or...
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How many pound is 250g?
Its about just under half a pound. 1 Pound is 454g.
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How long will seeds last in storage?
The length of time varies depending on the species. On average, it is between 3-5 years. However, it can be as short as 1 year...
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What plant grows in the winter outside?
Ya like there is a plant that's as cool as that there is only one plant that grows that fast it's the poreretykomaro
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Where does cinnamon come from?
Sri Lanka and South India. Cinnamon is the inner bark of a tropical evergreen tree. Cinnamon is the bark of a tree. The most...
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List the fibrous root plants?
Marigold White Clover Marigold White Clover
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What is a salinity gradient map?
Just breaking down the words, here's a reasonable guess. Salinity is having salts. Gradient is different amounts. A map would...
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How many types of flowers are there in the world?
While there are already quite a few charted flower species, there are very few of these which are actually charted. The best...
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What's the scientific name for hibiscus?
the scientific name of hibiscus is Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.
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Different types of potato?
fried, baked, boiled, smashed, twice baked
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How do you cure root bound plants?
Pot or root bound plants need to be re-potted into a larger pot. Do not go up more than two sizes in your pot. Place a piece of...
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Can spices be frozen?
Traditionally most spices such as nutmeg, saffron etc come dried, so freezing offers little extra preservation. You'll just have...
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Where can you purchase vermiculite to repair your pool and how is it applied?
Vermiculite is available at Garden Centers. They use it in for plants and trees. Also, Home Depot and Lowes. Vinyl liner...
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What Flowers start with the letter m?
a magnolia? Magnolia
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What is Lemon Balm?
It is a herb that has lemon-scented, mintlike leaves that are often used to brew an aromatic tea. Its slightly tart flavor is...
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How do you grow peppercorns?
This information can be found at: http://www.reimerseeds.com/peppercorns-black-pepper.aspx I did a two minute search (using...
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How grass grow?
With mud or dirt ,water,sunlight,...ext. With mud or dirt ,water,sunlight,...ext. With mud or dirt ,water,sunlight,...ext.
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How do you germinate a weed seed?
To germinate a cannabis seed, you can simply put it in a cup of cold water and set it in a dark room for 2-5 days.
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Why do your plants grow four leafs and then fall over?
My best guess is damp off, a fungal problem with some seedlings. Find a good fungicide at your local nursery, one recommended...
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What do you call a plant you can use to cook with?
In the case of herbs, they are often referred to as culinary herbs. In the case of plants for food, you hear edible; crops;...
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Does moss affect plant growth?
The moss itself does not effect plant growth directly. But, moss grows in soil with low pH, and the moss will hold water in the...
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How do you make lemon essential oil?
Lemon Essential oil is basically used in aroma therapy. It is used for acne, anemia, anxiety, arthritis, asthma, boils, brittle...
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Peter peter peter?
from the basil plant, dah!
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Can tea be grown in the vegetable garden?
Yes, tea can also be grown in vegetable garden. Tea is a kind of herb and herb can grow in a vegetable garden for more in detail...
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How do you put purple cone flower on a wound?
The easiest way is to make a strong decoction of dried echinacea root and use that as a wash. Or as a poultice. Wouldn't hurt to...
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How do you care for a rosemary plant?
Rosemary is a tender perennial shrub. Grows in zones 7 - 10 Other places it should be planted in a container. Where I lived in...
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What is the Vietnamese plant Bim Bip that is reputed to be an herbal panacea used by the Viet Cong.?
Bim Bip is a common name for Panax Notoginseng, a herbal panacea used extensively by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam war and...
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Can you transplant horseradish?
Horseradish grows best from transplants, I have never known one to germinate from seed... What you need to know about...
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What colour is thyme?
In my garden I have wooly thyme - medium grey green white flowers; lemon thyme - dark green leaves with lighter green edges,...
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What is a mint with pleasant smelling leaves and light purple flowers?
Almost all of the mints I have in my garden ( 6 in all) have pleasant smelling leaves ( cat mint is a bit musky) and of those 4...
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