Herbs
3/18/2013 11:10:15 AM
An article about the top 10 most profitable spices that you can grow your farm or garden.
2/18/2013 1:32:02 PM
Readers share stories of old-fashioned natural cures.
2/18/2013 12:55:07 PM
Grandchildren were grateful for most of grandma’s natural remedies.
2/18/2013 12:44:44 PM
Mom got old-fashioned
sassafras tea recipe from Grandma.
2/18/2013 12:36:47 PM
A recollection of an
old family recipe for drawing salve.
2/12/2013 11:55:23 AM
Neighbor’s remedy for pain in heel paid off.
2/12/2013 11:41:23 AM
Mom was always ready with healing treatments for childhood illnesses.
1/31/2013 4:42:24 PM
From fried cactus to Russian thistle "spinach" and more, one family of Kansas homesteaders took their edible wild plants cues from the cattle.
1/23/2013 11:44:27 AM
I cannot describe how passionate I am about herbs. I created our Potager Garden not only because my daughter Taylor wanted a 'kitchen' garden, it was also because of the warm, cozy feeling you get when you say 'Potager'. I love meandering along the garden path, my leg brushes gently across the herbs overflowing out of their imaginary confines...
12/5/2012 9:48:31 AM
Have fresh herbs all Winter long by growing them indoors.
11/26/2012 11:51:32 AM
As the days get chillier, you can still plan for your next year’s production by building new raised beds.
10/18/2012 11:07:37 AM
This spring garden guide is complete with tips and adventures from the staff at Sunset Magazine. Read along as they prepare a spring feast from their one-block garden, brew beer, treat broody hens, hand milk their Jersey cow and navigate honeybee swarm season.
10/3/2012 4:36:24 PM
USDA website finds local farmers’ markets increase in nation as locavores search for healthy foods.
8/28/2012 12:52:51 PM
Extra summer basil means pesto for dishes all winter long.
8/2/2012 10:43:38 AM
Tips and suggestions for starting your own collection of herbs that will add taste and interest to your recipes.
3/28/2012 9:07:53 AM
Oregeno is a great herb to grow, but heed the warning that it tends to be invasive.
2/9/2012 11:01:34 AM
Consider joining a local CSA for the freshest foods possible and help preserve small, local and sustainable farming.
1/26/2012 4:15:16 PM
Turn your patio into a container herb garden and harvest the delicious results.
8/22/2011 6:28:58 PM
Eleven interesting (but nearly useless) facts about common plants.
8/10/2011 3:17:22 PM
Ten soil indicators that could signal that your plants are in trouble.
8/10/2011 3:00:37 PM
Using newspaper as mulch for the vegetable garden is a much cheaper version of buying wood chips or hay from a big-box store.
8/9/2011 4:47:38 PM
Here are some useful tips to use when testing garden soil in order to gauge your growing medium and make adjustments accordingly.
4/29/2011 12:32:05 PM
Taking turmeric to fight the pain of arthritis has arrived on the mainstream scene.
4/12/2011 9:16:32 AM
From growing broccoli to developing a business plan, the farm school helped us hatch a plan.
4/4/2011 5:09:43 PM
Ramps are being over harvested. Here's a few simple action steps culinary professionals, the public and harvesters can take
2/9/2011 4:27:59 PM
Believe it or not, there are some plants that grow in shade quite well.
2/8/2011 4:44:23 PM
Learn how to start a vegetable garden from scratch and get your garden growing.
12/6/2010 10:44:35 AM
A few trips into the wilderness will net edible wild plants, great flavors for your family's larder.
10/7/2010 2:28:12 PM
With the arrival of cold weather, it's the perfect time of year to improve your vegetable garden soil.
8/27/2010 12:33:01 PM
Hank reports on cold, mild and snowy 2011 Farmers Almanac weather predictions.
8/27/2010 10:45:38 AM
A couple of English majors grew up to be obsessed with gardening for self-sufficiency.
6/9/2010 2:40:56 PM
When accidents happen, how do you keep the homestead running? For minor injuries, it helps to have some remedies on hand.
5/27/2010 10:59:04 AM
There is no wound in life that time in the garden can't heal.
4/21/2010 5:03:56 PM
Check out the basil section from The Beginner's Guide to Edible Herbs by Charles W.G. Smith.
4/16/2010 10:39:55 AM
Part 2 of how to plant a garden: planting.
1/21/2010 4:49:06 PM
Mishelle takes the proverb a rolling stone gathers no moss a little deeper.
12/15/2009 2:33:03 PM
Vermont’s organic farmers association offers workshops and more to people searching for information and a chance to network.
12/11/2009 12:49:30 PM
Cold frames, greenhouses and hoop houses help extend your gardening efforts into all four seasons.
12/9/2009 2:06:27 PM
Add native plants for carefree and environmentally beneficial landscape.
11/5/2009 12:19:20 PM
Some herbal recipes to use all those herbs you've frozen or dried this season.
10/9/2009 4:33:08 PM
The perennial Goldenseal is a beneficial plant to grow for multiple reasons.
9/17/2009 5:09:44 PM
Cindy takes you on a tour of the nursery where she spends her days.
9/17/2009 4:36:34 PM
The fair is always one of the highlights of our summer.
9/2/2009 10:08:13 AM
Hank reports on cold weather predictions in the 2010 Farmers Almanac
8/20/2009 4:36:19 PM
Vickie has varied success drying herbs and going pesticide-free.
6/9/2009 3:23:46 PM
Looking for an aromatic event to attend? North Carolina’s Harbinger Lavender Farm welcomes visitors for a fun-filled open house this weekend.
4/10/2009 4:34:00 PM
Grow culinary and visual delights in the same place.
4/10/2009 11:46:42 AM
Spice up your life with this zesty root.
4/8/2009 10:31:55 AM
Brent and LeAnna make plans to grow their own food.
2/20/2009 11:31:27 AM
Kathy sees weeds as useful and healthful herbs.
1/13/2009 10:11:32 AM
Offered by a naturopathic physician, these natural remedies may help you alleviate the misery of spring allergies.
8/19/2008 5:49:09 PM
Something wonderful is eating the parsley.
7/28/2008 2:52:06 PM
Botanicals offer protection against foodborne pathogens.
7/28/2008 2:47:18 PM
Spice-rack favorites battle foodborne pathogens, including E.coli.
7/18/2008 2:08:29 PM
Kate and I enjoy a relatively calm existence at home, but when it comes to potato salad, there’s nothing calm about it. Kate really loves traditional German-style potato salad – I like the stuff well enough, but in my book, it just isn’t salad.
5/6/2008 9:44:58 AM
Spices and herbs not only add taste, they are rich in antioxidants.
4/29/2008 2:23:40 PM
You'll never do grocery garlic again.
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Growing trend brings beauty, bounty and hope to city dwellers.
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
There's more to it than a test kit and fertilizer.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
The question of what to do with all that garden bounty becomes simple once you learn a few preservation techniques.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Freezing produce has several advantages over canning.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
As he launched Fieldstone Farm, Ken Krause chose Booker T. Whatley to guide him.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
The Common Ground Country Fair in Unity, Maine, focuses on fun, farming and country living.
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Get back to biscuit basics with these berry good, old-fashioned recipes.
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
When simply tossing a few ingredients in a bowl results in something delicious on the table, you know the cook has a special touch.
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Use graph paper, and your imagination, to place each plant in as many designs as you want.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Across America, the heart of any community is its friendly farmers' market. The question is: Are you there?
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Resources for farmers' markets.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Keeping your yardwork peaceful and injury-free is a simple matter of foresight and vigilance.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advises the following to prevent injuries from lawn and garden equipment.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Apprentice program delivers new organic food producers just as the need expands.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
It's now easier to find the answers to questions on organic production.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Sometimes, nontraditional farming ideas escape translation in a bank setting. Learn how to overcome those obstacles.
3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Combine herbs with sugar and yeast for soda pop that will beat the socks off anything you can buy in the store.
3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
As with any use of medicinal herbs, homebrewers should be conscious of the advantages and drawbacks of the plants they employ.
3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Improve your landscape's appearance while reducing watering and weeding. And that's not the half of it. If you love the land, learn to mulch.
3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
How to improve a lawn's appearance.
1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Of course, man cannot live by bread alone. Add some herbs.