The herb thyme has over 300 varieties, many of which have interesting characteristics and scents. Under certain conditions it ...

In the current era of apartment living and fast lives, many people are sacrificing the joy of gardening. But you don’t have ...

Many varieties of ancient Greek healing herbs grow on "Asclepius Path," Mount Kerketion, where god of medicine, Asclepius, collected them.

Spring is around the corner. Soon the ground will be warm enough to receive your flower, vegetable, and herb starts. It's ...

Arrange your plants, accordingly, placing sun-loving crops like tomatoes and peppers in the brightest spots and ...

An early Western attempt to classify plants was made in the fourth century by Theophrastus, a Greek philosopher. He divided the plant world into trees, shrubs, and herbs.

Valentine’s Day is nearly here. In case you’re planning an epic menu to woo your date (or um, your roommate), I found seven ...

First and foremost, it goes without saying that having basil on hand in your apartment or house helps your kitchen smell ...

Planting Edmonds is a monthly column written by and for local gardeners. The old English ballad Scarborough Fair famously ...

You may think winter is a quiet time for gardening, but certain tasks cannot wait. For best results, sow these herb seeds ...

I grew up and lived in Southern California most of my life, and garden pests were pretty manageable there. We currently live ...