However, there are some questions to ask yourself before you create a herb garden. Not least, what are you going to use them for? “If you are going to use them for the kitchen, ask yourself what ...

Chives and oregano don't take as long as some herbs to germinate, typically sprouting within 7-21 days, but starting them indoors can produce a well-developed root system that allows them to adjust to ...

Woman working with small seedling sprouts indoors. - Halfpoint Images/Getty Images ...

Go ahead and make a list of what plants you want to grow and acquire your seeds. It’s still winter, so you should start your ...

It might not feel like gardening season is knocking just yet, but experienced gardeners know better: late winter is prime ...

Here's a primer for starting your first culinary herb garden using some easy-to-grow favorites as examples. Culinary herbs are a great addition to your meals, whether you are a gourmet cook or just ...

An outdoor herb garden is rewarding in its own right, but growing your own basil indoors is incredibly rewarding — its ...

For the dedicated gardener there is always work to be done. Tidying beds and borders, cutting back dead growth from last year’s perennials are the tasks often left over from autumn. Growth remains ...

A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, such as undyed wood chips, shredded bark or dried-out (never fresh) grass clippings over the ...

In his essay "Of Gardens," Francis Bacon includes many herbs in his drawing of the ideal garden. His famous opening is often quoted: “God Almighty first planted a garden. And indeed, it is the ...

As with any new hobby, an overzealous, gung-ho approach will likely backfire, so it’s best to start small. Although you may happily keep up with a large garden at first, chances are you’ll become ...