John Schepper

Growing herbs from seeds is similar to the process for most plants. And training and transplanting seedlings of any type that will thrive in the outdoor garden is similar to potty training children. The process may not always work perfectly, but it's a necessary step for growth. In this article we tell you how to do it.

Harvesting herbs from a home herb garden requires a little bit of work -- but there are several ways to go about it. In this article we tell when to harvest herbs, discuss alternate methods of drying, and the best way to freeze them.

Thyme has had a lot of uses as an herb garden plant in the past; embalming, bathing, and flavoring food tells only part of the story. In this article we share some of its history, tips on planting, and uses.

Save money by multiplying and dividing herb garden plants and keep your garden budget under control. Once you've started herbs they do all the work and propagate themselves. Except for some annuals, you will seldom need to buy seeds or plants after your first investment. In this article we tell you how.

Herb garden gifts can come in all sizes, scents, shapes and sweets. Yes, sweets. Have you ever thought of making backyard sweets as herb garden gifts? In this article we share some of our favorite recipes.

There are a few indoor herb garden tricks to sowing seeds in flats, pots, boxes, milk cartons, cans or whatever you have handy. In this article we cover how to sow very tiny seeds, soil mix, lighting, temperature, and the cause of "damping off."

In the not too distant past, there was little clinical data on herbs, and what did exist was mostly published in Germany. Today, however, researchers around the world are now busy publishing new information related to the healing power of herbs and there is now proof that they are a viable treatment for a wide range of ailments, including aging. In this article we cover two of the most powerful herbs that slow the aging process.

Everybody loves kitchen herbs, and if you're thinking of growing some we've picked a select few that most chefs agree are the best of the best. Their popularity among Captains of the kitchen can be stated in three words -- taste, fragrance, and beauty -- and for the beginning gardener, they are easy to grow.

Reflect your passion with an herb garden design theme. The herb gardens described in this article are easy to maintain, easy on the pocketbook, and best of all, they make a statement about you.

Most herbs are hardy plants and can be planted almost anywhere. However, you can enhance their attractiveness based on where and how you display them. In this article we give you some design ideas as well as the names of herbs that will work for those designs.