Gourmet Garden is a botanical food company that specializes in herbs.  Founded in the 1990′s, two scientists were not satisfied with the short season for fresh herbs, nor the flavor of dry herbs. Because of this they created herb pastes that can be stored in the refrigerator and will last longer. Personally, I have never [...]

(ARA) – Turkey salad with fresh tarragon, crostini spread with homemade pesto and a refreshing mint mojito on a hot summer day. What do these things have in common? Fresh herbs. Whether cooking for a family, entertaining friends after work, or having a romantic cocktail with that special someone, fresh herbs can be the difference [...]

I love garlic. I use it pretty much on a daily basis. If I’m not roasting it in olive oil and eating it with bread, I’m using it in a variety of delicious recipes. I have always thought about growing it and after watching this video, it seems quite simple! The following information if from [...]

(NC)—Discovered centuries ago in India and Iran, basil is considered the king of herbs. It is a rich source of vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, dietary fibre and other essential nutrients and minerals for optimum health. With basil’s dark green leaves and white or purple flowers, it can be a colourful focal point in [...]

I absolutely adore basil. It is definitely my favorite herb! I just love the fresh smell of it and the culinary uses. I love to use it in pestos, infused in olive oil, in a fresh caprese salad or in a strawberry lemonade. It just tastes so amazingly wonderful! In this video the host is [...]

I absolutely love garlic and can never eat too much of it. I find that garlic is a very fundamental base in creating delicious dishes! It is also quite good for you. Garlic is a species of onion and its close relatives are onion, shallot, leek and chive. These are pretty much all of my [...]

Herb gardening is the perfect garden for beginners. I believe it is one of the easiest gardens to grow and is so simple to maintain. If you’re looking to start up a basic herb garden, you really do not need to invest too much time or money. This is how I started gardening, and find [...]

As Spring is right around the corner — hooray! — it is time to start thinking about starting up that herb garden again. I love to grow herbs and it is the first thing I work on every spring! Now, for me I have a tendency to stop in at Lowe’s or Home Depot and [...]

Ok, so I’m not sure if a video is needed on how to grow mint, but just incase I found a pretty good one on Youtube today. I say, I’m not sure if a video is needed because it is so simple to grow! Last Spring I planted a couple plants and it spread like [...]

Growing herbs is right up my alley! Although, I don’t fancy myself as a really skilled gardener, I love growing herbs. It takes virtually no space and is perfect for people who don’t have a lot of outdoor area, such as people with only a terrace, balcony or patio. Every year I love to produce [...]