Herbs & Spices 2024, November

Pimpinelle, Sanguisorba minor - cultivation in the garden

Pimpinelle, Sanguisorba minor - cultivation in the garden

The pimpinelle grows as a perennial in the herb garden. Its delicate leaves are a versatile condiment. This is how to grow it in the garden

(Smelly) hellebore - care, cutting, as a medicinal plant

(Smelly) hellebore - care, cutting, as a medicinal plant

The stinking hellebore shows its flowers early in the year and thus helps the bees. Is the buttercup plant also suitable as a medicinal plant?

Curry herb, Italian strawflower - care and propagation

Curry herb, Italian strawflower - care and propagation

Hobby cooks will know it, but gardeners are also becoming increasingly fond of curry herb. What needs to be taken into account when caring for it?

Varieties of lavender - annual and perennial species

Varieties of lavender - annual and perennial species

The popular lavender is available in annual and perennial varieties. We present recommended lavender varieties

Make and fill your own lavender bags - instructions for sewing

Make and fill your own lavender bags - instructions for sewing

Read here how to make and fill a lavender bag yourself. Our nutrition guide makes it a breeze

Verbena Care and Harvesting - Characteristics

Verbena Care and Harvesting - Characteristics

Verbena (Verbena officinalis) is known under the names wishwort, legend, pigeon or cat's bloodwort. Here you can find all information about the plant

Harvesting wild garlic while it's blooming: can you eat it when it's blooming?

Harvesting wild garlic while it's blooming: can you eat it when it's blooming?

Have you heard that you should only pick wild garlic until it blooms? We will explain to you whether wild garlic is edible when in flower and what you should consider when harvesting it

Growing herbs on the balcony - which ones fit next to each other?

Growing herbs on the balcony - which ones fit next to each other?

Tips for growing herbs on the balcony: your own herb garden in the flower box. Everything about sowing and caring for popular herbs

Grow chives in the pot - this is how to care for them in the apartment

Grow chives in the pot - this is how to care for them in the apartment

Chives in pots usually don't last long because the plant doesn't get enough air. Many people make the mistake of simply having too many seeds in one pot. You can see how to properly care for it here

Crested lavender - care, cutting and overwintering

Crested lavender - care, cutting and overwintering

Here you will find instructions on how to care for lavender. This is how you plant, cut and overwinter the perennial

Spearmint - sowing and care in the garden and in pots

Spearmint - sowing and care in the garden and in pots

Mint - planting, care, cultivation, overwintering - mint is a very popular spice and medicinal plant. There are over 50 different varieties worldwide. In Germany you can mainly find lime mint