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 […]

Herb Varieties

Mushroom Herb Plant

The Mushroom Herb is a neat plant that is somewhat difficult to find. Features: 1) As the name suggests, the glossy green leaves have a mushroom flavor. 2) The Mushroom Herb likes sun to part shade. 3) It will grow up to 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide. 4) The mushroom herb will bloom […]

Herbs Save Cilantro Seeds Save Herb Seeds

Save Cilantro Seeds

First of all, did you know that you can use cilantro seeds for two purposes.  Of course, you can save them to plant more cilantro or use them as the herb coriander. After producing lots of cilantro leaves, the plant will eventually bolt and produce flowers and then seeds.  No pollination is required to produce […]