I love growing and using lemongrass leaves for tea. This herb is key in many cuisines like Thai, Vietnamese, Indian, and Malaysian. It’s not just for cooking; it’s also great for health, helping with inflammation, lowering cholesterol, and easing anxiety....
As a Texas gardener, I’ve learned to love the Texas sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) shrub. These plants love the hot, dry weather here, bringing color to our gardens. But, they can get too tall and spread out, needing pruning to stay neat and healthy. Pruning...
I’ve learned how to harvest cilantro without harming the plant as a home gardener. Cilantro is a favorite herb for its bright taste and many uses in cooking. Yet, many gardeners find it hard to keep cilantro plants healthy all season. Here, I’ll share my...
As a gardening enthusiast, I’ve found that pruning Russian sage is key for its growth and blooms. This perennial, from Central Asia, grows well in zones 4 to 9 and can handle -20°F winters. With simple pruning, your Russian sage plants will stay compact,...
Right now, 90 yards of loam are being spread across my community garden’s 30 plots. Culinary sage loves the hot sun and does well with other Mediterranean perennials. It’s best to prune sage in early spring, just when new growth starts to appear. This lets...
