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This plant is drought-tolerant, making it easy to care for. Don't try to start this herb from seed, though. Your best bet is to go to your nursery to buy a flat of small plants that were cuttings from another plant. If you insist on trying your hand at starting lavender from seed, then grow...

When harvesting this plant for medicinal purposes, be sure that the ones you choose are "sticky." This indicates the presence of resin which is its active healing ingredient.

The pungent scent of the garlic repels some of the rose plant's worst pests, the aphids. Cool, isn't it? To a gardener who's trying hard to stay organic, it's quite exciting.

it's not unusual to see parsley and purple basil as border plants. These are placed in a spot that's handy to pick, and they're colorful so they add beauty to this spot in your yard. Plant loves tomatoes, and it's a mutual admiration club.

When you grow this herb, steer clear of trying beginning with seeds. You just won't have any luck. Instead, visit your local nursery and buy some small plants. Plant these in early spring and give them lots of room to grow -- at least 18 inches from another. Yeah, these guys get pretty big.

Tea is a large, important part of the meditative process. Not only do many Asians enjoy drinking tea, but they also created niches in which to enjoy this beverage undisturbed. I think the one who personally drink tea holds the answer. I must say I'm a herb gardener and addicted to tea ( mint...