I was late ordering seeds this year, so I was late doing my wintersowing. It’s not too late though. As long as the nighttime temperatures remain in the 40s F, seeds can be sown. This year I’m sowing 5 different herbs, 4 of which I have grown before. The new one for me is skullcap, a medicinal herb. I don’t … Read More
My Favorite Basils
Basil comes in seemingly endless varieties. Because I have very little space to garden in at home, I can only grow a few basils. To get the most out of my plants, my basil does double duty as both a culinary herb and an ornamental plant. Here are my three choices for my own garden: Spicy Globe Basil gets … Read More
DIY Rosewater
I saw a recipe for Cardamom & Rose Water Tea Cookies on Facebook and thought I’d like to try it. The recipe says that you can buy rose water in specialty stores, but if you have a rose bush there’s no reason why you can’t make your own rose water. There are two methods to make rose water, the hot … Read More
DIY Peppermint Extract
As the holidays roll around, I start baking up a storm. One of the classic flavors of the winter holidays is peppermint (Mentha piperita). The peppermint used in baking is usually an extract rather than the leaves themselves. You can purchase peppermint extract at any grocery store but if you have a pot-o-mint in your garden like I do, it’s … Read More