Gardeners' Dirt: Herbs add sight, smell, taste in garden

Herbs can add interest to all parts of the landscape, from flower beds and borders, to pots and planters. A basic knowledge of good gardening practices and the requirements of the specific herb will enable you to have a one-of-a-kind landscape.

How to grow your own herb garden

While most of us think of herbs in relationship to cooking, there are a variety of reasons to grow these hardy plants.

SOME BASIC KNOWLEDGE HELPS IF YOU’RE A NOVICE IN THE GARDEN

Q: Can you give me some gardening tips for the spring season?

Leafy, tasty, easy: Basil is garden favorite

Basil is one of the basics of a vegetable garden. It's easy to grow, isn't prone to problems and will provide lots of fragrant, flavorful leaves through the summer and into fall.

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