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The issues of antibiotics and antibiotic-resistant bacteria have gotten a lot of attention lately. The concern is that bacteria, having been exposed to antibiotics for so long, have developed a resistance to the antibiotics, creating “superbugs.” The grim reality is that bacterial infections that used to succumb easily to antibiotics have turned more serious, even deadly. Continue reading
Fresh herbs are a great way to bring the flavors of your dishes to life. Unfortunately, they can be expensive to buy at the grocery store and they aren’t always in season. Although you can use their dried counterparts in your favorite recipes, they just don’t deliver the same flavor profile. Fortunately, you can enjoy fresh herb flavor all year long and you don’t need a ton of space to do it.
If full-scale gardening isn’t your thing or if space is at a premium in your garden, you’ll want to get the most bang for your buck from your plant choices. Not only do you want to select herbs that are easy to grow, you’ll also want to select versatile options that pair well with a diverse selection of recipes. The following list of easy-to-grow culinary herbs can help you get started.
Here are 4 easy-to-grow and versatile herbs: Continue reading
Herbs can be very useful for cooking and healing. If you’re going to start an herb garden, you should understand that they don’t have to be placed in a specialized garden of their own. Herbs can easily be tucked away in existing gardens and grow just as good. Wherever you decide to grow your herbs, it is important to keep in mind that they are rampant plants and must be maintained well in order to grow.
Where to Plant Your Herb Garden
Just as with other crops selecting an area that is sunny is ideal for a successful herb garden. Many prefer to have a garden set up near their kitchen so that they can easily access the herbs they need for cooking. However, if you are planning on growing a larger batch of herbs location needs to be larger and may not work near the kitchen. Continue reading
