Eggplant
Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is easy to grow, and some varieties are so beautiful they can be used as o...
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Dec
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Dec
Cucumber
Most of us think of cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) as green, seed-filled slices on a salad. Long, green cucumbers ar...
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Dec
Collard
Collards are a member of the Brassicaceae family. They are grown for their leaves, which are cooked much like&nbs...
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Dec
Celery
Celery (Apium graveolens) is a marshland plant in the family Apiaceae that has been cult...
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Dec
Cayenne Pepper
If you want to add a bit of spice to your garden, the cayenne pepper plant might be the perfect choice. This pepp...
02
Dec
Cauliflower
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea, Botrytis group) is one of the many cabbage-related cole crops that...
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Dec
Carrot
Carrots are biennial vegetables, though they are typically harvested in their first year of growth before they ov...
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Dec
Cabbage
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) is a leafy green vegetable that comes in a densely packed head. Several cabbage culti...
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Dec
Butternut Squash
Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a type of winter squash. The fruit starts out with a light green skin, b...
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Dec
Brussel Sprouts
Although Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) date back to ancient Rome, they're named f...
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Dec
Broccoli
Broccoli is a stout, thick-stemmed plant in the Brassicaceae family, which also includes cabbage, kale,...
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Dec
Bok Choy
Bok choy, also known as Chinese cabbage, is a cool-season biennial vegetable that is normally harvested for consu...
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Dec
Bell Pepper
The bell pepper (also known as paprika, sweet pepper, pepper, or capsicum ), i...
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Dec
Beet
The beet plant (Beta vulgaris) is a fast-growing vegetable that can be grown just about anywhere. Although beets ...
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Dec
Beefsteak Tomato
Beefsteak tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are meaty, juicy fruits perfect for summer sandwiches or as s...
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Dec
Bean
The common bean plant (Phaseolus vulgaris) includes an enormous number of varieties of pod/snap beans that have e...
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Nov
Getting Started With Herbs: Complete Beginner’s Guide (without seeds)
Simple step-by-step guide
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Catnip
Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a herbaceous perennial that thrives in much of North America and is very eas...
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Oct
Arugula
Arugula (Eruca vesicaria) is a fast-growing annual leafy vegetable and a member of the mustard fam...
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Oct
Lemon Balm
Lemon balm is an ancient herb native to southern Europe that is closely related to mint. It features similar...
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Oct
Lemon Basil
Lemon basil, botanically classified as Ocimum X citriodorum, is a hybrid variety belonging to the Lamiaceae or mi...
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Oct
Fennel
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a perennial herb grown both for culinary purposes and for its ornam...
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Oct
Mountain Mint
Mint species (Mentha spp.) are very hardy perennials that are simple to identify not just because ...
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Oct
Oregano
The Oreganum genus contains many perennial herbs and subshrubs that are native to western Asi...
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Oct
Rosemary
The rosemary plant (Salvia rosmarinus) is a fragrant herb that grows as a perennial rounded evergreen shrub....
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Oct
Sage
Native to Europe, parsley is a biennial plant that is generally grown as an annual culinary herb. Growing in...
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Oct
Summer Savory
Summer savory is an annual herb that is part of the mint family. It's sometimes used as a substitute, or in conju...
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Oct
Italian Parsley
Native to Europe, parsley is a biennial plant that is generally grown as an annual culinary herb. Growing in...
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Oct
Tarragon (Estragon)
Tarragon, also known as Estragon, is a perennial herb that you may be surprised to learn is part of the Sunf...
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Oct
Lavender
Lavender (Lavendula spp.) is a well-known and fragrant perennial plant that will come back every year with gray-g...
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Oct
Chives
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) is an easy-to-grow, grass-like perennial herb in the same family as onion...
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Oct
Cilantro (Coriander)
Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is a great addition to any herb garden. Not only is it a relatively easy plant...
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Oct
Dill
Dill is a culinary herb with a distinctive flavor that's a cross between celery and fennel. Native to E...
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Oct
Thai Basil
Thai sweet basil is a popular herb in South Asian cooking, particularly Thai cuisine. Its beautiful plants are a ...
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Oct
Borage
Borage is an easy, fast-growing, annual herb with vivid blue flowers and the flavor and scent of cucumbers. While...
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Oct
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea)
Coneflowers are quintessential prairie plants. Native to eastern North America, they are hardy, drought-tolerant,...
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Oct
Chamomile
Chamomile is a unique European herb that forms a pretty flower with benefits. Chamomile is used for herbal remedi...
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Oct
Purple Basil
There are a number of purple basils. Osmin purple basil is one of the most common varieties, and is a striking sh...
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Oct
Anise
Anise (Pimpinella anisum), also called aniseed or rarely anix is a flowering plant...
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Oct
Mustard
Mustard (Brassica nigra) is one of the oldest and most useful spices and herbs known. Its yo...
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Oct
Chervil
Chervil is a delicate culinary herb used frequently in French cuisine. It is a member of the parsley family&...
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Oct
Yarrow
Common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a perennial flowering plant that goes by many names, like gordaldo, poor ...
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Oct
Peppermint
Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) was initially considered to belong to its own species. However, it was l...
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Oct
English Thyme
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a low-growing, woody perennial that performs especially well in somewha...
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Oct
Marjoram
Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is a perennial herb that's closely related to oregano. It is evergreen in ...
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Oct
Italian Basil
Basil plants are one of the most popular herbs to grow and also one of the easiest. Sweet basil (Ocimum basi...
