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Herb Gardening
The planting, growing, propagating, maintenance, harvesting, and uses of various herbs, for culinary, medicinal, decorative, and magical purposes.
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No, the leaves of the common varieties of maple trees are not edible.
How long does it take to grow an entirely new layer of skin?
how long does it take to grow a new layer of skin
How cold hardy are Roman Chamomile plants?
Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is relatively cold hardy and can tolerate temperatures down to USDA Zone 4, which means it can survive winter temperatures as low as -30°F (-34°C). These perennial plants thrive in cooler climates and can withstand frost, making them suitable for various temperate regions. However, they may require some protection in extreme conditions or heavy snowfall to ensure their survival.
What is the definition of wormwood?
Artemisia Absinthium or Wormwood to give its common name has medicinal values and as its name suggests is used in the manufacture of absinthe.
How do mosses change rocky areas so other plants can grow?
because mosses help break down rocks into soil.
What is the common name for the wolffia?
Wolffia is commonly known as 'watermeal'.
Wolffia is an entire genus of water plant, most commonly known as water meal.
What is botika sa paso all about?
it is all about the medicine that came from plants for short, herbal medicines :)
Pinch back new growth to make the plant bushier.
Basil is a member of the mint family, so it likes good drainage and moist soil.
Given moist soil, full sun, and a regular dose of diluted fertilizer (like compost tea) you can trim your basil plants with scissors or pinch back with your fingernails.
Always trim back to a leaf node - don't leave bare stems.
Minute rootless aquatic herbs having globular fronds floating on or near the water surface and bearing one flower per frond.
Species of the genus Wolffia are the smallest flowering plants. Commonly called watermeal, these aquatic plants resemble specks of cornmeal floating on the water.
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A wide variety of leaves are edible, here are just a few examples, salad leaves such as lettuce, rocket, watercress. Herbs such as parsley, thyme and basil. Also vine leaves, celery leaves and cabbage leaves. Some other herbs are mint, basil, oregano, and bay leaves. And don't forget that spinach that makes you strong!!!!
Pick sage leaves throughout the growing season to air dry leaves. If you plan to harvest stems for drying, wash plants the night before with a spray of water. Cut the stems the following morning, after the dew has dried. Harvest the top 6 to 8-inches of growth on mature plants.
Bundle five to seven stems together and hang upside down in a dark, dry place with good air circulation. Another drying method is to spread individual stems on screens. Sage leaves are susceptible to mold; keep an eye on drying stems. When leaves are fully dry, crumble them and store in airtight containers. Flavor will keep 3-4 months. Note that drying intensifies the flavor; use dried sage carefully.Yes unless you require seeds. It is always better to remove the flowers from any plant you want to supply leaves.
How ofter should you water an outdoor Thai basil plant in Florida?
In Florida, you should water an outdoor Thai Basil Plant daily to be sure it will receive proper growth. Proper care should also include sufficient placement of the plant in a sunny and bright area.
What do urugula leaves look like?
For an image that will show you clearly what urugula -- also known as "rocket" -- looks like, see the Related Link.
What are some uses for Russian Sage?
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Culinary sage is named Salvia officinalis, and Russian sage is technically not a sage but named Perovskia atriplicifolia - named after a Russian diplomat (B. A. Perovski) by Russian botanist (S. G. Karelin) around 1840. It is native to Central Asia, Pakistan, and Tibet.
Russian sage can be cut and hung upside down in the shade to dry and then can be used in both fresh and dried arrangements, potpourri, etc. It is very drought tolerent plant, and makes a great show in a garden.
The leaves should not be eaten, although the small lavender flowers have a sweet flavour and can be eaten in salads or used as a garnish.
The plant has been used as a cooling medicine in the treatment of fevers (a Febrifuge) but I do not know how this is done. (We are not experts on the medicinal uses of plants and do not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants medicinally.)
It has been used as a general insect repellant in companion planting and as an insect spray for repelling Cabbage moths and worms.
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Should you prune salvia after it has bloomed?
yes ,after the plant has begun to grow again and after any danger of frost has passed. The old stems, although unsightly, protect new growth. According to Global Garden.com, many gardeners recommend waiting to prune until you see new shoots emerging near the base of the plant.
Trim your salvia very low in the summer to encourage re-blooming. Wait until your salvia has enjoyed a burst of early summer blooms, then cut the long stalks back deeply, removing at least half of the plant. If you have a mass planting of salvia, the plants will be at different heights. Cut these at varying levels, but cut back at least 50 percent of the plant. The salvia will reward you by bouncing back quickly with renewed vigor and lots of blossoms.
What is a mint with pleasant smelling leaves and light purple flowers?
Almost all of the mints I have in my garden ( 6 in all) have pleasant smelling leaves ( cat mint is a bit musky) and of those 4 have some shade of purple flowers, the other two are white and a pinky purple.
I recommend a good gardening book, they often have pictures to help you identify your plant. The size, shape and colour of the leaves are more often what will be the deciding factor in identification.
Is there confusion between Achillea millefolium and Achillea ptarmica?
The term yarrow is typically placed on the species Achillea millefolium. The plant has frilly, multi-lobed delicate leaves. They are highly aromatic and have flowers that can be white, yellow, orange, pink or red. Achillea ptarmica is called double yarrow, or sneezewort. The flowers look like clusters of tiny cotton balls, rather that the traditional daisy shape of achillea millefolium.
Tea-trees are melaleucas which are a type of Australian native plant. These can be small shrubs or large trees, not herbs. The type used most often for tea tree oil is Melaleuca alternifolia.
To kill chives, you will have to dig them out of the soil. Be sure that you get the entire bulb or the chives will grow back.
