As America downsizes, down-travels and down-spends this summer, simple domestic pursuits, such as container herb gardening, are beginning to look like a time-and-money-saving way to add interest to ...

If you are new to gardening, an herb garden is an excellent entry-level activity. It doesn’t require much space, success is almost guaranteed, and most herbs attain their full size relatively quickly, ...

As a class of plants, herbs offer culinary or medicinal properties. They can be trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, even bulbs. Herbs are subjective – what one cook might consider an ornamental ...

A. Herbs are among the oldest cultivated plants in the world — and the most useful. They add seasoning to vegetables, fruits, meats and breads throughout the world's cultures. Herbs also furnish ...

Herb garden basics include the following: In general, herbs prefer a moderately rich soil. An overly rich soil (or excessive fertilizing) can lead to vigorous growth, which can detract from the ...

For the adventurous gardener, the herb garden goes well beyond basil. Anne-Marie Chaker reports on Lunch Break. Parsley, sage, rosemary and…papaloquelite? Gardeners are venturing beyond the herbal ...