Freeze Herbs

Freeze Rosemary and Garlic Butter

If I had a lot of free time, I would make rosemary bread from scratch.  Since I don’t have a lot of free time until I retire, I am doing an easy work around!  I will use the rosemary and garlic butter on top of my favorite bread.  Some other options for rosemary and garlic […]

Save Basil Seeds

Save Basil Seeds

Basil seeds self pollinate which means each flower has a male and female part.  The basil flower can still be cross pollinated if it is growing near another variety.  If you don’t want to cross pollinate, then you should grow one variety, give them plenty of space or protect the flower. Seed Saving Tips: 1) […]

Basil Varieties

Siam Queen Basil

If you didn’t already know, there are lots of varieties of basil.  Since I couldn’t find African Blue Basil this year to attract bees, a local plant store recommended that I give Siam Queen Basil a try.  It is a pretty and tasty plant but it doesn’t attract as many bees. Features: 1) The taste […]