SPICEography Parsley is a popular herb garden plant, and not just because it is nutritious and visually appealing. Parsley is considered an all-purpose growth stimulator by some gardeners. It is also an excellent companion plant that pairs well with many other herbs and vegetables in your garden. There are also a …
Chamomile is a flower in the Asteraceae family that is used as a medicine, dye, and decorative plant. Chamomile is considered a perennial in warmer hardiness zones but doesn’t live for very long even under ideal circumstances, so it is usually grown as an annual. Chamomile flowers offer two benefits: …
Parsley has a reputation among some gardeners for being particularly difficult to grow, but it’s doable if you know what steps to take. Once it becomes established in your garden or a container indoors, parsley is very easy to maintain. There are two main kinds of parsley, flat-leaf and curly-leaf, …
Basil and cilantro are two popular culinary herbs in North America, Asia, and many parts of Europe. Both are widely available and have some flavor notes in common. If you are unfamiliar with these herbs or simply want to experiment, it is natural to wonder how basil and cilantro compare. …
Tarragon is a culinary herb in the Asteraceae family, which includes lettuce and sunflowers as well as artichokes. The tarragon used for cooking will be of the French rather than the Russian variety, which does not have much flavor. French tarragon has a strong reputation as an all-purpose companion plant …
Dill is sometimes called dill weed and is an essential ingredient in dill pickles. You can also use it as a seasoning in egg salad and some fish dishes. Dill’s flavor can be described as a combination of anise or licorice and lemon. Dill can be an excellent companion plant …
Tarragon is a perennial herb that has been cultivated for thousands of years. It belongs to the sunflower family also known as Asteraceae. The variety of tarragon that is used in cooking is known as French tarragon and is famous because of its use in classic French dishes and to …
Dill is a herb that grows quickly and that you can cultivate as an annual. Dill plants like to self-sow so while it is an annual you may find that it springs up in the same area year after year. It is a member of the Apiaceae family and comes …