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Basil for Repeat Harvests
Learn where to cut a basil stem and how to keep new leaves coming through the warm part of the year.
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Herbs
Grow the herbs you actually cook with, right where you need them.
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Growing Mint Without Letting It Spread
Keep mint in a pot you can inspect, cut the stems that try to escape, and renew the plant before the roots fill it.
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Keeping Rosemary Healthy in a Pot
Give rosemary a sunny position and a root zone that drains, then adjust your care as growth slows in winter.
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Growing Cilantro in Cool Weather
Sow small batches in mild weather and decide which plants to keep for leaves and which to let set coriander seed.
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Growing Parsley for a Steady Harvest
Get parsley through slow germination, then take mature stems from the outside so the center keeps growing.
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Growing Thyme in Dry Containers
Use a sunny spot, a freely draining mix, and small harvests from young stems to keep thyme compact and productive.
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Growing Chives from a Clump
Split a healthy plant into small divisions and learn to clip leaves without exhausting the crown.
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Growing Dill for Leaves and Seeds
Give dill room for its taproot and use separate sowings for soft leaves, flowering heads, and mature seed.
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Growing Oregano for the Kitchen
Choose an oregano with a flavor you like, keep its roots well drained, and cut green shoots for fresh use or drying.
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Planning a Balcony Herb Garden
Map light and wind, group herbs with similar watering needs, and arrange the pots so daily care is easy.