Sage Varieties

Pineapple Sage

I love the fall flowers on the Pineapple Sage plant. 1) The flowers are very bright red which attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. 2) The flowers grow in an unusual manner.  First, they start out drooping downward and then start to perk up and grow toward the sky. 3) Don’t forget that the flowers and the […]

Lemongrass Varieties

Lemongrass

First year for growing lemongrass. Features: 1) Lemongrass loves full sun. 2) It is a tender perennial to Zone 9. 3) Lemongrass takes 120 to 140 days to mature. 4) Next year, I think I will plant it with some flowers in a container. 5) This herb has a citrus flavor. 6) Lemongrass grows between […]

Sow and Grow Parsley

Sow and Grow Parsley

Unlike cilantro and dill, parsley thrives in the summer heat. Outdoor Sowing Tips:  1) In order to germinate, parsley seeds prefer soil temperature between 50°F and 75°F.  This means that you can start sowing outdoors a few weeks prior to the last spring frost.   2) Parsley seeds should be sowed 1/4″ deep. 3) I typically only […]