All About Plants

Hi guys, Rosemary is an amazing herb, I use it in seasonings especially baking and herbal teas. So here's the conditions for this plant to grow. Try growing these plants and let me know how it goes. Soil:  Plant rosemary in well-drained, loamy soil that is between a pH of six and seven. Sun:  Rosemary needs six to eight hours of sunlight each day. When planting rosemary indoors, be sure that its sunlight needs are met.  Water:   Similar to hardy sage, rosemary is relatively drought-tolerant. Let the soil dry out between each watering; rosemary does its best when the soil is not overly moist. Spacing: R osemary can grow into a thick, large, hedge-like plant, making it necessary to space each plant up to three-feet apart  . Propagation:   Clip a three-inch cutting from the very tip of a stem, remove the leaves one inch from the base, apply rooting hormone on the exposed portion of the stem, and plant it in a rooting mixture that includes both peat m...

One of my favourite seasonings I love to cook with is thyme. It's aroma is strong and great for seasoning any type of meat. This plant which I got as a seedling, has adapted quite well after I planted it in my garden, and is still quite small. However, when they do start to grow they begin to vine along the ground, so I advise that sufficient room is allocated for this plant. If you don't have enough space I recommend using sticks secured in the soil, about an inch away from the plant. The plant will then attach itself onto the stick, or you can use a string, (soft material which won't damage the plant) to tie them together. This will enable the plant to grow in an upward direction. If you have any questions feel free to let me know.

Hi, this is a new addition I recently got as a seedling. It's called Parsley its a biennial plant, which   means that the plant only grows back after two gardening seasons, just enough time to produce leaves, go to seed, and develop a substantial taproot, interesting!!!! Here are some fascinating facts: Parsley is a great way to boost flavor  and improve the look of a dish without adding sodium. Cancer prevention- Myricetin a flavonoid found in parsley has been shown to prevent cancer. They contain high amounts of chlorophyll which have been proven to be effective at blocking the carcinogenic effects of heterocyclic amines, which are generated when grilling foods at a high temperature. Diabetes  prevention- Myricetin has also been evaluated for its effectiveness in the treatment and prevention of diabetes. Studies have shown that Myricetin can lower blood sugars and decrease insulin resistance. Improving bone health- Low intakes of vitamin K hav...

Basil is a common aromatic herb in  the mint family, including oregano and rosemary. Basil is of course, used to flavour a variety of dishes, but what is most surprising is the many health benefits that basil is scientifically proven to offer.  Here are a list: Anti inflammatory Antioxidant Cancer fighting Pain reducer Diabetes preventer Liver protector Blood vessel Protector Anti stress solution Immune booster Did you know that there are actually 35 different types of Basil? Keep viewing, I have another family of the basil to share with you.

Sure looks like grass!!! These are chives, they have a light onion flavour and can be used in almost any dish. They are easy to grow for any non gardener. Here are a few tips for growing these.They can be planted both indoors and outdoors in any area where there is full sun. The soil needs to be fertile with proper drainage. Frequent watering is required, once a day. Plant chives at least 6 inches apart.