Category Archives: Herbs

Lavender Blooms in December

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Mary Schier

I was really hoping this would happen when I brought in a French lavender (Lanvendula dentata) plant from outside in November. Because of the extended Indian summer we had — which now seems decades ago due to the relentless snow … Continue reading →

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Spring Fever with Plants

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Mary Schier

The wonderful sunshine we’ve been having the past few days and exciting natural phenomenon like Sun-Still-Up-at-5:30 p.m, have got me itching to grow things. It’s still a little early to plant seeds here (though I’m sorely tempted), so I’ve been … Continue reading →

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So Many Ideas, So Little Space

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Mary Schier

Here’s the problem with going to garden events, such as those I attended this weekend: You get so many ideas that you have to think about adding more space. Maybe I’ll expand my front gardens and add one of the … Continue reading →

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The Last of the Pesto

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Mary Schier

Tonight I sauted some chicken breasts and served them with a little pasta bathed in the last of the pesto I froze last summer. It’s a bittersweet moment: I’m out of my homemade pesto, but that also means we’re getting … Continue reading →

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Basil in the Landscape

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Mary Schier

Among herbs, I consider basil and parsley the dynamic duo. No herb or vegetable garden is complete without a few plants of each. Whether making pesto or spicing up a spaghetti sauce or a salad, basil is a must. Now … Continue reading →

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