Summary: Herbs by jetta17 - Best Hubs
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Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), more commonly known as Cilantro, is
a delicate aromatic herb that is frequently used in Mexican
cuisine. Although much different in flavor, coriander has growth
patterns and plant structure most similar to parsley....
Date Published: Feb 10, 2011 - 2:34 am
Common Mint. Photo Credit : Kham Tran - www.khamtran.com The
"Mint Family" (Genus Mentha) is comprised of about 13-18 species,
in which many have hybridized to create mints we see today. The
most popular species cultivated in the garden are...
Date Published: Feb 10, 2011 - 4:02 am
Harvested Dill. Photo Credit: Hawthorn Organic Farm, Canada Dill
(Anethum graveolens) is a unique aromatic herb that will add much
needed variety to herb gardens. Although forgotten by many
gardeners, those...
Date Published: Feb 09, 2011 - 10:28 am
Flowering Cluster of Chives. Photo Credit: Captain Tucker Chives
(Allium schoenoprasum) are the smallest member of the onion family
and are often known as clumping or bunching onions. These small
onions are cultivated for their leaves in culinary...
Date Published: Feb 07, 2011 - 10:28 am
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a biennial herb most
commonly cultivated for its uses in the kitchen. This rapid growing
herb can be harvested and used in just about any meal! Native to
the Mediterranean, parsley will live its full lifespan of...
Date Published: Feb 10, 2011 - 12:04 am
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a beautiful flowering perennial herb
is great for growing in gardens of all soil conditions. Standing as
a unique member of the mint family, oregano is an aromatic spice
most...
Date Published: Feb 14, 2011 - 2:31 pm
Rosemary In Bloom. Photo Credit : Fir0002 Rosemary (Rosmarinus
officinalis) is a beautiful perennial herb that is commonly used in
the culinary arts and in landscaping. Native to the Mediterranean,
rosemary...
Date Published: Feb 07, 2011 - 1:15 pm
Planting and Growing Thyme Thyme (Genus Thymus) is a cold hardy
perennial herb with usage dating back to ancient Egypt. This herb
is so cold hardy that many varieties can be found growing wild on
high mountain hillsides. Even more than it is cold...
Date Published: Feb 11, 2011 - 9:14 am
Common Basil. Photo Credit: Paul Wittal Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is
a uniquely scented garden herb that is predominantly grown for
culinary use. The key requirement to growing basil is to be able to
provide full sun for at least six hours a day....
Date Published: Feb 04, 2011 - 5:33 am
Garlic (Allium sativum) is one of the world’s most commonly
used herbs. This bulbous herb belongs to the onion family and is
closely related to shallots and chives. Garlic is most known for
its strong, pungent aroma and spicy taste. Garlic is...
Date Published: Feb 15, 2011 - 2:35 am