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Herbs & Edible Plants

How to grow herbs, vegetables and edible plants in pots and garden beds.

Bay Leaf Plant: How to Grow Bay Laurel in a Pot

September 30, 2026September 27, 2026 by Henry Foster
Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) with glossy, leathery leaves

How to grow a bay leaf plant (Laurus nobilis): pots and soil, sun, watering, bringing it indoors for winter, pruning, harvesting and drying leaves, and pests.

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How to Grow Basil for a Big, Bushy Harvest

September 30, 2026September 24, 2026 by Henry Foster
Sweet basil plant (Ocimum basilicum) with bright green leaves

How to grow basil from seed or a store-bought plant: warmth and sun, watering, the pinching trick for bushy plants, harvesting and fixing problems.

Categories Gardening How-To, Herbs & Edible Plants, Pet-Safe Plants

How to Plant Lavender So It Actually Survives

September 30, 2026September 24, 2026 by Henry Foster
English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) in full purple bloom

How to plant lavender: choosing English, French or lavandin types, when to plant, soil and drainage, spacing, growing in pots, watering and pruning.

Categories Gardening How-To, Herbs & Edible Plants, Outdoor Plants & Flowers

How to Plant Garlic in Fall for a Big Summer Harvest

September 30, 2026September 24, 2026 by Henry Foster
Garlic bulbs and cloves (Allium sativum)

How to plant garlic: when to plant in your zone, hardneck vs softneck, how deep to set the cloves, mulching, watering, scapes and when to harvest.

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Practical, experience-based care guides for houseplants and home gardens, written by Henry Foster after 25 years of growing. Every guide is checked against extension services, botanical gardens and the ASPCA.

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