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.

By Beverly Wickersham Special to the Daily Herald

Scented geraniums, named herb of the year in 2006, are not true geraniums, but instead are pelargoniums, a separate genus in the geranium family whose leaves resemble the geranium but whose flowers are rather insignificant.

Small business spotlight: Mint farm's refreshing outcome

Break out the band and share mojitos in the barn. Crosby Mint Farm in St. Johns will celebrate its 100th anniversary of producing the pungent green herb this summer with a series of concerts featuring artists such as Joe Wright, educational tours and specialty drinks.

Ginger isn't just for cookies

This month on the Herbal Collections blog, local master herbalist Mary Colvin explains the virtues of ginger. read more

In the Know: Which Naples area restaurants have walleye on the menu?

Q: Sev­eral former restaurants — Gre­cian Gardens, Parkshore Grille, Maximo’s, to name a few — used to serve fresh walleye in Naples. Are there any currently serv­ing walleye?