Herb Soil

QuestionI live in Florida zone 9, not blessed with good soil, just sand, dries out daily. I try to compost, but not very good at it yet. I made raised beds for the veggie garden, and would like to grow more herbs in

herbs and eating

QuestionIs it ok to eat herbs that have had a fungicide sprayed on them. This fungicide is one that can be used for vegitables and fruits. My herbs have been getting brown spots and brown curling leaves...and someon

hanging pot herbs

QuestionIm running out of garden room,can I plant herbs in a hanging pot and if so are there certain ones that will co habitat better than others,I use alot of basil,chives,parsley,rosemary,thank you for any help.Ka

Freezing Basil

QuestionWhat do I have to do to freeze Basil & how do I go about it. Thanks much,  

Edible Lavendar

QuestionIs Lavendar edible? Are there certain species that are edible and some that are not? How toxic is lavendar leaves to pets? Thank you for your time. AnswerClories: The best one for cooking is the french or

Chaparral

QuestionWhat is your familiarity with the medicinal uses of Chaparral? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! AnswerHERBALPEDIA CHAPARRAL Larrea tridentata (in the past L. tridentata was consider

growing medicinalherbs

QuestionIam trying to locate databases that will provide information on planting, growing and caring for herbs in Southeast Texas.Our weather is hot,humid and very unpredictable.I planted tiny seed earlier this year

Growing Herb Rosemary

QuestionPlease guide me how Rosemary rosmarinus officinalis can be grown, what all things are needed. pls. guide me. AnswerHarneek: Stroll thru the following info: Rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis ) askthisherbma

feverfew

QuestionWhat is it for. A neighbor of mine is growing it and doesnt know what to do with it. Also chamomile, how do you make tea with it? Should it be dried first, do you use the flowers or the leaves? Answ

Planting herbs

QuestionHello, We are going to start a small herb garden that we will plant in flower boxes. Well probably buy small herb plants (instead of starting with seeds). Can you suggest some herbs to grow and the best way

Harvesting

Questionwhen you harvest basil or thyme, do you start at the bottom of the plant or the top? Do you pick the leaves only and leave the teensy little stem? Is it okay to let them dry out in the microwave?  

too much sun?

QuestionHi, I am a beginner herb gardener and bought three easy herbs to start off - rosemary, oregano and basil. I live in a big city and do not have a garden and am growing them in pots on the roof of my hou

Herb pruning

QuestionI am growing herbs for the first time, in the garden: parsley, sage, oregano, thyme, chives. Re the chives: should I prune by cutting everything off almost to the base? Re basil: How much do I pr

The Monkey Hand Plant??

QuestionHi, Chris! Have you ever heard of the hand plant tree?? It has numerous nicknames such as the Devils Hand tree or the Taluca tree but the scientific name is Chiranthodendron pentadactylon. Chir

Pesticides

QuestionHi Julian- I am new to gardening, and am wondering what I can use to keep bugs from eating my herbs. Apparently they like basil as much as I do! Thanks, Tracy AnswerTracy: You may try some bad tasti

growing sage bergarten

QuestionI have a Bergarten Sage plant. I planted it (in zone 7) this year. When can I harvest some leaves? What are the guidelines for harvesting leaves? I have had very little success with sage plants in the

whats eating my basil?

Questionthanks for the quick reply julian! i have never heard of neem before. could you tell me a little more about it so i have a better chance of finding it at the nursery, or something like it? my search on the

Dwarf Basil Looking Unhealthy

QuestionThe weather is now very warm even at night. The basil unfortunately continues to wither. Now its very skinny. Ive been watering it only when the top inch of the soil in the pot is dry, as others have suggest

I forgot the thyme....

Question This is my followup question: Thank you for your advice. I forgot to mention thyme. Should that be brought in and potted with the basil and cilantro? And regardin

grass/weeds in my herb garden

QuestionHi Chris, I live in the low desert. I have successfully grown herbs for the past 20 years. I even have a 20 ft tall laurel bay tree. My problem is that in this blazing heat of summer I just cant get out ther