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Substitutes For The Soapy Taste Of Coriander

Confession time, I am the main author and head gardener here at Homegrown Herb Garden, but I can’t stand the taste of coriander. Like 14-21% of people from East Asian, … Continue Reading Substitutes For The Soapy Taste Of Coriander

drought tolerant lavender

12 Drought Tolerant Herbs

You may not think that we need drought tolerant herbs in the UK with our notoriously wet Summer months, however they can and will thrive in most gardens. There is … Continue Reading 12 Drought Tolerant Herbs

feverfew in our backyard looks like an unusual daisy, growing against a fence

Feverfew Growing & Common Mistakes

Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) is a super successful herb that can grow happily on wastelands or the edge of gardens. Ours is lovely and we allow a large patch of our … Continue Reading Feverfew Growing & Common Mistakes

Ready to dry parsley after blanching, green leaves in a seive

Dry Parsley With 5 Easy Methods

There are 5 main different ways to dry parsley, some are quicker than others. The process of drying preserves the leaves, but slightly weakens the flavor, so you may well … Continue Reading Dry Parsley With 5 Easy Methods

Bouquet Garni Or Sachet D’epices

When it comes to getting the herb mix right some recipes can seem to be very hung up on using that one ingredient that we are all a bit unsure … Continue Reading Bouquet Garni Or Sachet D’epices

sorrel that is about to bolt.

Why Do Herbs Bolt & How To Avoid Bolting

When herbs bolt it can be due to a number of factors, but it is also important to note that in some cases it can be a real positive. We … Continue Reading Why Do Herbs Bolt & How To Avoid Bolting

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