Herbs and spices

My dill planting method that provides greens and umbrellas

I often heard from friends that they grow dill separately: in some beds - for greenery, and in others - for umbrellas. And this surprised me a lot, because I always use a different planting method that saves time and space. Read more

7 reasons to start growing mint

We used to think that mint only serves to give freshness to the mouth, as it is commonly used in toothpastes and chewing gums. But mint also has medicinal properties, as it contains many antioxidants, menthol, terpenoids, rutin, flavonoids and other substances that actively fight free radicals in cells, hypertension, depression and even asthma. Read more

Tarragon (tarragon): planting, growing and breeding "edible wormwood"

Tarragon, better known as tarragon, scientifically known as tarragon wormwood (Artemísia dracúnculus), is a spicy herbaceous perennial, which is the closest relative of common wormwood and belongs to the Asteraceae family (Asteraceae). In the wild, it grows in the north of America (from Mexico to Canada), in the eastern parts of Europe, in Central and Southeast Asia. On the territory of our country, it can be found in the Far East, in the west and south of Eastern Siberia, as well as in European regions. The plant prefers to inhabit open areas on stony dry slopes, pebbles, and occasionally in cultivated fields as a weed.

Basil: How to Grow Royal Spice

People have known about the beneficial properties of basil and its ability to give food a unique taste for a long time. This spice is especially popular in the East. The population of Europe learned about the basilica thanks to the campaigns of Alexander the Great, but for some time they treated the unfamiliar plant with distrust. Hundreds of years have passed, and now in almost every private house or dacha there will certainly be a small flower bed with spicy herbs, among which basil takes pride of place.

Gourmet recipe: fresh basil all year round at home

Basil is an excellent seasoning for many dishes and has an amazing smell. However, in our temperate climate, we can only indulge ourselves with the fresh leaves of this herb during the warm season. But with an effort, you can save this piece of summer and winter if you grow basil at home.