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Article
Thyme, a Robust Herb of Many Uses
Thyme is an herb of Mediterranean origin. It is useful in all kinds of dishes from appetizers to desserts and goes well with seasonal winter produce as well as grains,…
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Kitchen Gardening
Rosemary Is a Robust Herb With Plenty of Flavor
The bracing scent of rosemary brightens our mood and our cooking. Best of all, rosemary is an easy herb to grow and maintain. It can be wintered over indoors in…
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Kitchen Gardening
Learn the Basics of Growing Outstanding Oregano and Marjoram
Delightful myths and lovely uses surround sweet marjoram, while herbal remedies and hearty dishes are associated with oregano, its close cousin.
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Article
Using Sage in Warming Winter Dishes
Sage has a long history as a medicinal and culinary plant. Like other robust herbs, sage adds hearty flavor to your winter cooking.
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Design
Turn a Whiskey-Barrel Planter Into Art
A few years ago, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens contacted me to see if I had any ideas for chapters for a new book Designing an Herb Garden. Tina Marie Wilcox and…
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Kitchen Gardening
How to Start Basil Off Right
For the best harvest, give plants full sun, ample water, and regular pruning
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Kitchen Gardening
Give Your Vegetables a Thai Twist
A few special seasonings turn American vegetables into vibrant Asian fare.
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Kitchen Gardening
Seasonal Food from a Monastery Garden
Simplicity reigns, whether it's tending the vegetables, cooking the meals, or preserving the harvest.
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Kitchen Gardening
How to Grow and Cook With Chervil
Delicate in flavor, pretty in leaf, chervil likes it cool.
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Article
Culinary Mint Medley
Mint is indispensable for the cook, but which mint? In this article, Susan Belsinger offers guidance on selecting and using this essential perennial herb.