Herbs can be grown in gardens, pots, or containers and can also be purchased fresh or dried from grocery stores. In cooking, herbs can be used fresh or dried to enhance the flavor and aroma of dishes. In traditional and alternative medicine, herbs are incorporated into remedies like teas, tinctures, and more to treat ailments like digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory conditions.

Herbs are a versatile and valuable form of vegetation with a wide range of uses. Whether you are looking to add flavor to your cooking, scent to your beauty routine, or health benefits to your life, herbs offer a solution.

Articles tagged with herbs

Calendula in the Garden

I have a lot of calendula plants in my garden. Usually too much, as they tend to sow themselves in the fall and rise in the most surprising places the next spring. I let them rise, as they are actually really beneficial plants to have in any…

One Year Beyond Buckthorns

One year ago today beyondbuckthorns.com said "Hello World!" Unbelievable, right? Time really flies. Like this summer. Since early June we've been kind of waiting for the summer to start, so we can blog… more

Overwintering Herbs - Trial and Error

Last summer I sowed and planted all kinds of biennial and perennial herbs in my garden.

From seed I had

  • thyme
  • marjoram
  • parsley and
  • chives

and as young plants from the garden store I… more