There are so many beautiful ways to use flowers around your home. For my family, an affinity for flowers is practically ...

The shrubs are native to the Mediterranean, and France is a major producer of the herb. The dried flower buds can be used ...

Usually, the leaves of herbs are used; whereas, spices may come from the bark, berries, flower buds, roots ... and in air-tight containers. Store dried herbs in plastic bags, glass jars or stainless ...

Visit the homepage for more information. Mary Gardens, gardens planted with herbs and flowers that through the ages have been associated with the Virgin Mary, can be said to have roots that go back to ...

By KATHY SCHMIT, Master Gardener Despite the fact that I grew up in a family that considered parsley a garnish and never grew chives or garlic in the garden, I have been interested in growing and ...

Calendula flowers, with their bright orange and yellow colors, are not only beautiful to look at but also a secret weapon in the kitchen. These edible flowers have a slightly peppery flavor, making ...

While it's handy to keep a few dried herbs in the larder ... and kept in the fridge. Bunches of herbs with longer stalks can be treated like cut flowers: sit the base of the cut stalks in a ...

Growing, processing and selling dried flowers could put you on the path to self-employment, independence and financial freedom. One of the best aspects about setting this business in motion is the ...

Planting Edmonds is a monthly column written by and for local gardeners. The old English ballad Scarborough Fair famously ...