Herbs

Cooking with Fresh Herbs

Emily Minton and Martha Maddox

Plant Part Selection and Preliminary Sufficiency Ranges for Sap Testing Interpretation of Greenhouse Herbs

Robert C. Hochmuth, Eric H. Simonne, Lei Lani L. Davis, and Wanda L. Laughlin

Comfrey—Symphytum peregrinum L.

James M. Stephens

Dill—Anethum graveolens L.

James M. Stephens

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Shopping for Health: Herbs and Spices

Jenna A. Norris and Wendy Dahl

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Herbs and Spices in the Florida Garden

Mary Salinas, Sydney Park Brown, and James M. Stephens

This 10-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department discusses culinary herbs and spices that can be grown in a Florida home garden or landscape. Information on the general cultural requirements, propagation, harvesting, and use of herbs is included as well as detailed descriptions of common culinary herbs. Major revision by Mary Salinas, Sydney Park Brown, and James M. Stephens.

Herbs for the Holidays: A Cost-Effective Crop

Beth Marlowe

Hold on to your garden hats–the holidays are right around the corner! And with them come lots of traditional culinary treats that rely heavily on herbs and spices to make them special. There’s still time to grow some of those flavorful plants before you need them, and doing so might just save you some money. […]

Gardening to Support Natural Enemies

Heather Kalaman

When it comes to managing pests in the garden, pesticides often seem like a quick and effective solution. However, over-reliance on them can lead to pesticide resistance and potentially harm our increasingly fragile ecosystems. That’s where natural enemies come into play – beneficial insects that act as nature’s pest control. Predators such as lacewings, lady […]

Skillet Bread with Garden Herbs

Calvin Gardner

Want to have a big impact on what you eat with only a little space in your garden? Grow herbs! Even just a few herb plants within your garden can deeply impact what you eat because of their distinct flavors. A simple pot can become a lush herb garden that can supply your homemade recipes.  […]