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 …
Cilantro is also called Mexican parsley or coriander. It belongs to the Apiaceae family, which is the one to which carrots and parsley belong. It is one of the world’s most widely used ingredients. Cilantro is a common herb in Mexican, Thai, and Indian dishes. The seeds of the cilantro …
Cilantro is a herb in the Apiaceae family and is used in dishes from Central and South America, as well as from the Middle East. Cilantro is somewhat resistant to pests and disease, making it an ideal starter plant for new gardeners. There are different ways to grow cilantro, including …
Basil is one of the easiest herbs to grow in a vegetable garden or indoors. Its fragrant leaves have a hint of peppery flavor and are essential for Italian dishes like pesto and Margherita pizza. If you want to get the best results from your basil plants, you should plant …
Basil is a popular aromatic Mediterranean herb that gets used in everything from salads to pasta sauces. Like many other plants in the mint family, it is incredibly easy to grow as long as you understand the basics of what it needs. How to grow basil Growing basil from seeds …