Herb Harvesting Articles

• How to Use Lemon Balm Leaves

  Lemon balm, also called Melissa officinalis, is a member of the mint family. Pleasing spade-shaped…

  Last Updated: May 6, 2010 | Views: 3276

• What Is the Proper Way to Get Sage From a Sage Plant?

  Sage is available in a number of varieties, and all can be used in cooking.…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 3029

• How to Harvest a Basil Plant

  Basil leaves contribute a fragrant scent and herbal flavor to any dish. Home grown basil…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 4473

• How to Harvest Rose Hips

  After roses that have been left on the bush bloom and fade, their petals fall…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 4484

• How to Pick Feverfew

  Feverfew has a long history in herbal medicine. While many herbalists swear by its abilities…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 4106

• About Dandelion Tea

  Allergy sufferers often see plants such as dandelions as the source of springtime misery. However,…

  Last Updated: Mar 8, 2010 | Views: 3641

• How to Grow & Cut Herbs to Sell

  An herb garden can be a profitable business because herbs don't need a lot of…

  Last Updated: May 4, 2010 | Views: 3925

• How to Harvest Black Sesame Seeds

  Considered an herb in many garden catalogs, the seeds of the sesame plant lend a…

  Last Updated: May 4, 2010 | Views: 3520

• How to Harvest Saffron

  The yellow spice saffron comes from the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) that blooms in the…

  Last Updated: Apr 29, 2010 | Views: 5014

• How to Hang Dried French Lavender

  Lavender is a plant that has been used for centuries for several beneficial uses, such…

  Last Updated: Apr 29, 2010 | Views: 2604

• How to Dry Basil Flowers

  As you grow basil in your herb garden, one of the challenges is to continually…

  Last Updated: Jan 26, 2010 | Views: 4900

• How to Harvest Patchouli

  Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) is an herb in the mint family, but its fragrance is very…

  Last Updated: Dec 16, 2009 | Views: 4382

• How to Dry French Lavender

  French lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is one of the most pleasing aromas in the plant world.…

  Last Updated: Nov 25, 2009 | Views: 3620

• How to Dry Honeysuckle

  Honeysuckle blossoms are widely used in home remedies, teas and tinctures to treat a variety…

  Last Updated: Nov 16, 2009 | Views: 3956

• How to Harvest Honeysuckle

  Some gardeners consider honeysuckle invasive and seek to eradicate it from their growing areas. Other…

  Last Updated: Nov 14, 2009 | Views: 4068

• How to Trim Your Herb Garden

  A well-tended herb garden of annual and perennial herbs can last many years. You can…

  Last Updated: Nov 1, 2009 | Views: 6243

• How to Harvest an Herb Garden

  Fresh herbs from the garden add flavor to the dishes you create in the kitchen.…

  Last Updated: Oct 29, 2009 | Views: 3203

• How to Harvest & Store Holy Basil

  Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) is closely related to the sweet basil you put into your…

  Last Updated: Oct 24, 2009 | Views: 4001

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  How to Harvest Swiss Chard

  Swiss chard takes about four to six weeks to reach its maturity. Cut the chard…

  Last Updated: Sep 19, 2009 | Views: 3976

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  How to Store Herb Seeds

  Growing your own herbs is a great way to add flavor and spice to your…

  Last Updated: Sep 19, 2009 | Views: 5520

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