Dear Carol: Do you have any tips for growing mint plants? I have lost two already. Also, my basil has usually lives for 6 months and as I pinch off the leaves, it seems to grow less and gets smaller ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mint growing indoors on a windowsill Mint is a hugely popular herb for cooking, teas, cocktails, and more. It can easily and ...

Create a compact backyard herb garden with coriander, mint, basil and curry leaves for easy, fresh flavours close to your ...

If you’re ready for a cool plant for summer, think mint. One of the most popular herbs of all time, mint is easy to grow, smells and tastes good, and comes in a range of flavors and forms. “Mint is ...

Q: Can you give me some tips on growing mint? I love mint to put in ice tea and salads. A: Don’t let culinary mints loose in the garden, for they spread quickly, choke out other plants, and their ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to herbs, you probably think of plants that are used in flavoring your favorite meal. However, the whole category of ...

Container gardening is an excellent way to bring color, fragrance and beauty to small spaces, patios, or balconies. Whether you want a beautiful floral display or a fresh supply of herbs for your ...

A clamshell of basil that turns slimy in three days can make anyone dream about a little kitchen herb garden. Herbs feel like ...

Growing plants in containers is a great way to maximize gardening space. Grow plants inside, on the front porch or anywhere else, which works great for apartment and condo dwellers who could grow some ...

I like maximising growing space for food crops, so in this example, I have a fig tree growing in a container with an ...