Planting herbs at home without the added chemicals is a great way to benefit your health. When you grow herbs at home you will find that the taste is much better than the ones you buy at the store and you will be able to enjoy your organic herbs anytime you choose.

Herbs make wonderful additions to meals as they add great flavor, and allow you to eat less salt. Fresh herbs are also great when you are trying to lose weight because they can enhance the flavor of food and really satisfy the taste buds.

The first thing you need to do when you decide to grow an organic herb garden at home is to decide which herbs you want to plant.

If you would like to grow a chef’s organic herb garden, you should choose to plant herbs like: rosemary, thyme, basil, and parsley. Continue reading →

One way to preserve the herbs that you have so painstakingly grown is to dry them. There is more than one technique used for the drying process. We will discuss the options here so you can get the best flavor and oils from your leaves. Continue reading →

Growing herbs indoors not only provides you with a convenient place to grow fresh herbs, but makes your kitchen smell amazing. While you can grow many different types, here are the top three.

Mint

One of the top recommendations when looking for herbs you can grow indoors is mint. Mint can be used in so many different ways, not just cooking. It is also great for adding flavor to your infused water, smoothies, and homemade juices. You can use it for natural cleaning supplies, room scents, aromatherapy, and homemade body products as well.

When growing mint indoors, make sure you have a large container since it grows very quickly. You need a good amount of sun and should keep it moist at all times. Continue reading →