"English Lavender is the one most commonly used in cooking. It has a sweet flowery flavour with citrus notes. Dried lavender can be very potent, so use sparingly, it can be overwhelming. It is often used in combination with other herbs and spices ...
from higgsboson daisygirl - Keeping a small lavender plant by an open window in the summer or keeping a dried bunch on the windowsill is like nature's airfreshener.
bindu - I had a lavender martini at a bar in San Francisco and I loved it. Definite like
onthego - I love the smell of Lavender.
katrina - I love the color and smell of Lavender!
"There are many different types of basil, however the succulent, large-leaved, sweet basil is by far the most popular variety for culinary use. Basil's refreshing, clove and anise-like aroma conjures p memories of summer, hardly surprising when one ... from higgsboson veronicaf - Love basil with tomatoes and fresh boccocini.
earthfinds - It's so easy to grow! So easy that I now have it 'everywhere'! That's ok though!
fishoutoforder - One of my favourite herbs! Love it with a little butter and salt on freshly toasted bread.
treesandshrubs - I love Italian cooking and this is a must-have. My favorite sandwich is on ciabatta bread - fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil leaves and balsamic vinegar.
these are just gorgeous, we had a red dogwood in our garden one time and I was so sad to leave it when we moved house from debsw 
krissykris725 liked this entry"For most culinary purposes spearmint is the preferred variety. Mint combines well with many vegetables such as new potatoes, tomatoes, carrots and peas. A few chopped leaves give refreshment to green salads and salad dressings. Pennyroyal is used ... from higgsboson natalie - Mint is great.
pen4hire - Iced tea with mint, Mmmmm. Food with mint takes me off to the Casbah.
poonam - mint chutney is the best
nwaokeke4u - I LOVE IT
"Thyme is a good source of iron and is used widely in cooking. Thyme is a basic ingredient in French, Greek, Italian, Lebanese, Persian, Portuguese, Libyan, Spanish, Syrian, and Turkish cuisines, and in those derived from them. It is also widely ... from higgsboson bindu - Don loving your herb likes. I love Thyme and Rosemary :). We should start a bunch of likes around spices :))
higgsboson - Its almost garden time, so I've been thinking about what herbs to plant this year. Yeah spring!
earthfinds - Thyme is on your side.... couldn't resist - some things just make me sing!
pen4hire - Great coverage of Thyme. I use it so often, and it grows nicely in a pot on my carport wall.
I love the blossoms on these trees. They have a very pretty tulip magnolia at the university I went to. from treesandshrubs - liked from dcfemella's entry xoix liked this entryThis is a great way to garden in a small space, but it also expands your possibilities in a large garden. Worth knowing for any gardener. from earthfinds - liked from writingjamie's entry "Parsley is mentioned often throughout history, and not only for its culinary and medicinal properties. The early Greeks made crowns of parsley to bestow upon the winners of the Nemena and Isthmian sports games, in the same manner that bay wreaths ... from higgsboson veronicaf - A must have for all cooking.
daisygirl - A must have and a pretty plant in the garden too. Great for indoor potting.
earthfinds - Great topper for most any dish!
"Birch is the name of any tree of the genus Betula, in the family Betulaceae, closely related to the beech/oak family, Fagaceae. Birch species are generally small to medium-size trees or shrubs, mostly of northern temperate climates. The simple ... from higgsboson cbellevie - Grew up around White Birch trees and always loved how the bark would peel off like paper. Sadly, none to be found around these parts.
treesandshrubs - One of my favorite trees - especially the Weeping birches. Used to play with the seeds when I was a child, and peel off the white bark.
evelynsaenz - Strips of bark from fallen branches are fun to write on. We also like to make little birch bark canoes to float down the stream.
"Dill is mainly used in pickling, where most of the plant is used. “Dill Pickles” have become a North American classic and in Europe Sauerkraut and dill vinegars have been popular for centuries. It is especially popular in Russia and Scandinavia, ... from higgsboson earthfinds - I planted dill this month too. Butterflies like parsley but they LOVE dill!
easton - Dill. Amazing.
treesandshrubs - Mmmmmm pickles. My guinea pig also eats dill. It's a good part of potato salad too.
Anyone in the West should subscribe to this magazine. It features food, travel, gardening and more. They make the must-have Sunset Western Garden Book. from treesandshrubs higgsboson - great magazine, always good photography.
roselyle - I like everything about this magazine, the articles are interesting. The photo's are exceptional.
edhi - I like everything about this magazine, the articles are interesting. The photo's are exceptional.
A relatively easy to grow orchid with long lasting blooms makes this a great choice for homes! from pinkants aimyou - A beautiful accent at home.
treesandshrubs - These are absolutely gorgeous. I need to get one for my house soon.
care4pets - The most well-known of the orchids, it comes in a variety of colors.
desertbonsai - Very pretty and easy keepers!
These flowers are gorgeous. Don't know why they are associated so much with funerals.
Wasn't this the flower that Lily Munster slept with? from earthfinds - liked from yan2x's entry jaaaixbby liked this entryLilacs smell wonderful and make a beautiful bouquet...my grandpa would always cut lilacs off his bushes in the spring and bring them to me. Right before he passed away in the spring, I cut some lilacs and took them to him! from momma24kiddos startoestudio - It forever says "June" to me, with the promise of summer to come. Warm days and cool nights near the ocean.
sarathompson - These are my favorite flowers... Love the colors and the really off-set white flowers like lilies
chasb - We can't have them here in Florida. Even the cut ones lose their scent on the way to the Sunshine State. :*(
earthquest - My only complaint of these wonderful smelling flowers is that they don't bloom long enough.
pixeljedi - this was the smell of my grandma's house
Today I drove past a whole group of these trees. It was a fabulous sight. As the suburban sprawl levels them , luckily we have a company here that goes and rescues them to wait to live another day in some spectacular setting. Heavily used for landscaping. Unusual and very long lived. Takes hundreds of years to reach the size in these photos. from millionairemumma heztea liked this entryForty years ago my father was the first in our neighborhood to make compost. He was ahead of his time in the organic movement... from thedailyblonde salaam liked this entrycsd - I love my compost pile and it makes the best, richest soil!
When you think of growing your own food, you probably think of endless rows of corn, the middle of nowhere, people in overalls and dial-up internet. You're also probably thinking about hours spent planting seeds, mulching leaves and plowing soil.
But there's a better way to harvest your own crops that works especially well for those of use living in urban areas (with high-speed internet and no room to drive a tractor). It's known as square foot gardening.
from higgsboson higgsboson - Its not too late to get a garden started. A raised bed "square foot garden" is easy to get started and can produce a lot in a small amount of space.
"Japanese maple is one of the most versatile trees for any yard, patio or garden. Often grown for its unique 7-palmed green or red colored leaf, the maple also has an interesting growth habit with a fine leaf texture and muscular-looking multiple ... from higgsboson beckyrook liked this entry