Herb Gardening

Bee balm, or Monarda, is a popular perennial plant that attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. As you plan your garden, it’s essential to consider companion planting carefully. This ensures that you create a harmonious environment where your plants can thrive. However, not all plants play well together. In the case of bee balm,…

Can You Start Lavender from Cuttings?   Yes, you can grow lavender from cuttings!  I personally have spent a pretty penny at my local nurseries and hardware stores procuring plants for my various gardens, but propagating (starting a plant from cuttings) IS possible (yes, even you can do it!) and is a way to multiply…

Description and Growing Information   Bee Balm is a very pretty herb with a wonderful fruity, minty aroma. The gorgeous tubular flowers, held like a crown at the top of the 3-4 foot stems in mid and late summer come in a lot of colors including red, pink and purple.   On top of all…

Parsley is one of a kind among the herbal species. It takes its own sweet time to germinate, which can take as long as up to six weeks. So, you better have a good measure of patience on hand when you are ready to grow parsley from seeds. There is, however, an easy way to…