I just harvested the first cutting of my four varieties of mint growing in various gardens. I am growing
Spearmint
Peppermint
Greek Mint
Another Spearmint Variety (Large Leafed)
Some techniques commonly used to dry mint are:
Bundle and hang from Stems in a dark, very dry place (if possible with paper bags around the bundles)
Put in Paper bags
Place in oven at [...]
Tags: Herbs · Medicinal · Organic Gardening Techniques · Storing Techniques
OK here is one of my favorite herbs (if not THE favorite). It smells like BUBBLE GUM for crying out loud!
Tulsi / Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
If you have ever grown this herb, you know what amazing surprises it offers. When I brush by it, I get this smell of heaven that I have never smelled [...]
My basil plants were less than fantastic this year. They just did not perform as usual (it may have to do with the fact that I have relocated this year and are just working in the soil here).
But I was able to learn a couple of things from my basil troubles. I started [...]
Tags: Herbs
