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Rosemary Plants

Rosemary Plants

Briscoe White

Although I have not given up my love affair with Sweet Basil, my attentions have recently turned to another herb plant – rosemary. Rosmarinus officinalis, a member of the mint family,...

Rosemary Plants

by Briscoe White
14 January, 2020
2 min read

Although I have not given up my love affair with Sweet Basil, my attentions have recently...

The Beauty of Basil

The Beauty of Basil

Briscoe White

Of all the herbs we grow at The Growers Exchange, basil is by far the most popular. Basil plants have a distinctive flavor that adds zest to tomato dishes, salads and...

The Beauty of Basil

by Briscoe White
14 January, 2020
2 min read

Of all the herbs we grow at The Growers Exchange, basil is by far the most...

The Noble Bay

The Noble Bay

Briscoe White

History: The noble bay leaf plant has a history like no other herb. Legend and myth surrounded it even before the champions of the first Olympic Games, in 776 B.C, were crowned...

The Noble Bay

by Briscoe White
14 January, 2020
3 min read

History: The noble bay leaf plant has a history like no other herb. Legend and myth surrounded...

Thymes to Plant

Thymes to Plant

Briscoe White

Thymes to Plant! Thymus is a genus of over 400 species of aromatic hardy and non-hardy perennials with very small, fragrant leaves and twiggy stems. Thymes are herb plants native to Mediterranean...

Thymes to Plant

by Briscoe White
14 January, 2020
2 min read

Thymes to Plant! Thymus is a genus of over 400 species of aromatic hardy and...

Lemon Scented Herbs

Lemon Scented Herbs

Briscoe White

In the heat of summer, anything that is remotely cooling is welcome. In the fall, a cup of tea flavored with lemon mint is a treat. Lemon scented aromatic herbs are always...

Lemon Scented Herbs

by Briscoe White
14 January, 2020
5 min read

In the heat of summer, anything that is remotely cooling is welcome. In the fall,...

Growing Chives is Easy!

Growing Chives is Easy!

Briscoe White

For a wonderfully delicate onion flavor, you must grow chives.  Chives, Allium schoenoprasum, are both easy to grow and wonderful to consume! Unlike their onion cousins who are grown for their...

Growing Chives is Easy!

by Briscoe White
14 January, 2020
2 min read

For a wonderfully delicate onion flavor, you must grow chives.  Chives, Allium schoenoprasum, are both easy...

Angelica archangelica - Herb of the Angels

Angelica archangelica - Herb of the Angels

Kenan White

Angelica archangelica, referred to as 'herb of the angels' in the sixteenth century, is a biennial herb that will usually die in the second year of growth, after it has...

Angelica archangelica - Herb of the Angels

by Kenan White
14 January, 2020
2 min read

Angelica archangelica, referred to as 'herb of the angels' in the sixteenth century, is a...

Bergamot - An American Herb

Bergamot - An American Herb

Briscoe White

Bergamot, Monarda punctata, also known as Scarlet Monarda or Bee Balm, is a lovely plant that is strongly scented with a wonderfully pleasant smell; the common name, 'Bergamot', refers to its...

Bergamot - An American Herb

by Briscoe White
14 January, 2020
2 min read

Bergamot, Monarda punctata, also known as Scarlet Monarda or Bee Balm, is a lovely plant that...

Borage - A Perfect Flowering Herb

Borage - A Perfect Flowering Herb

Briscoe White

Borage is a sturdy culinary herb with a fresh, cucumber scent and the most intense blue flowers that are star-shaped and hand in clusters. The leaves are covered with stiff white hairs, and...

Borage - A Perfect Flowering Herb

by Briscoe White
14 January, 2020
1 min read

Borage is a sturdy culinary herb with a fresh, cucumber scent and the most intense blue flowers that...

Herbs De Provence

Herbs De Provence

Briscoe White

Herbes de Provence, or Provencial herbs, is a traditional blend of aromatic herbs that flourish in hills of southern France during the hot summer months. Used by the handful when...

Herbs De Provence

by Briscoe White
14 January, 2020
2 min read

Herbes de Provence, or Provencial herbs, is a traditional blend of aromatic herbs that flourish...

Grow Your Own: Bouquet Garni

Grow Your Own: Bouquet Garni

Briscoe White

What is a Bouquet Garni? It's simply a bundle of aromatic herbs that adds flavor to stews and soups. The term, bouquet garni, is French for "garnished bouquet" a bundle...

Grow Your Own: Bouquet Garni

by Briscoe White
14 January, 2020
2 min read

What is a Bouquet Garni? It's simply a bundle of aromatic herbs that adds flavor...

Hints for Healthy Indoor Herbs!

Hints for Healthy Indoor Herbs!

Jessica Smith

Hints For Healthy Indoor Herbs Here are some general rules of thumb and just plain good advice for keeping happy, healthy herb plants indoors. Lighting We don’t think much about...

Hints for Healthy Indoor Herbs!

by Jessica Smith
14 January, 2020
4 min read

Hints For Healthy Indoor Herbs Here are some general rules of thumb and just plain...