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Sensory journey container

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:23:18 -0700

Individual oversized herbs in identical containers combine to create an elegant, contemporary vignette. During warm weather, snip a few leaves to flavour summer salads; when summer transitions to fall, dry the leaves for use in wintertime dishes.

Companion plants: onion chives and tomatoes

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 13:10:15 -0800

Sheena Adams

One of the first crops of the spring season is healthy and tasty onion chives. When planting onion chives this year, I suggest you practice some companion planting and leave room between the chives to tuck in your favourite tomato plants; you’ll enjoy tastier, disease-free plants by taking advantage of the natural protection of onion chives.

Incredible edible container

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:31:27 -0800

“Clean Up Your Diet” is the theme of this planting of colourful herbs, vegetables and flowers nestled in an old washing bucket. Edible plants and flowers that flourish in beds and borders in the backyard also make a spectacular display in containers.

Tips on Growing Herbs and Edible Flowers

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:39:14 -0700

Here are tips on growing herbs and edible flowers.

Grow Your Own Food

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 13:37:16 -0700

By Carolyn Herriot

As gardeners, we can take the load off the planet by growing more food – and it’s easier than you might think. Here, organic-gardener extraordinaire Carolyn Herriot provides tips and techniques on how you can join the “Grow Your Own” celebration, starting with her top-10 picks for edible ornaments. Carolyn Herriot discusses the "grow your own" movement, along with providing a listing of her top ten picks for edible ornamental plants, and a list of Food Festivals throughout B.C.

Bitterroot

Tue, 01 May 2007 12:53:22 -0700

By Richard Hebda

This drought-loving herb thrives in sun-baked rock gardens or in a ceramic pot in gritty soil under glass.

Grow an Italian Kitchen Garden

Tue, 01 May 2007 12:25:29 -0700

By Sheena Adams

A cooking practice I really enjoy is using only fresh herbs in the kitchen. Rarely do the Italians use dried herbs; for true Italian cooking fresh herbs are a must.

Pungent Oregano

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 16:02:06 -0800

Sharon Hanna

Growing Herbs for Seed

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:37:11 -0800

By Sheena Adams

Herbs add healthy, natural flavour to our food - with no fat! Most often it's the leaves that are used in cooking, but some herbs are grown for their tasty seeds.

Make A Herbal Wreath

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:27:29 -0800

By Sheena Adams

A fresh herbal wreath is a lovely way to welcome guests to your home over the holidays. Hang it on the front door and enjoy its beauty and fragrance.