HERBS

Herbs have been used for many centuries. Herbs have been used for food, hair, skin, and medical purposes.

How do you enjoy hot dogs without the sodium nitrite and fat? How do you use those early spring herbs that are already growing in your garden?

Photos show gradual growth of early planted seedlings of selected herbs and vegetables for later transplanting outdoors or continued growing indoors under custom designed grow lights.

I love to cook gourmet Italian pasta meals for my family. They are delicious and full of fresh organic herbs and flavors that my family goes nuts for. I have assembled many photos of the some of my creations.

Gardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants. Ornamental plants are normally grown for their flowers, foliage, or overall appearance; useful plants are grown for consumption (vegetables, fruits, herbs, and leaf vegetables), for their dyes,

Definition of gardening-A plot of land used for the cultivation of flowers, vegetables, herbs, or fruit.An open-air establishment where refreshments are served.The words yard, court, and Latin hortus (meaning "garden," hence horticulture and orchard),

tasty herbs and vegetables grown under grow lights indoors.

Growing basil is easy! See just how simple it is to start growing your own fresh basil.

Even though it is cold and dreary outside, I am still thinking spring. I am also thinking of how I will be expanding my herb garden this year. Here are just a few that will need to be moved.

Photos of vegetables, herbs and lighting needed to grow them

The Farmers' Market in Merchants Square in Colonial Williamsburg operates from May to October on Saturdays from 8 AM to noon. Various local products are available including organic produce, crabs, herbs and other potted plants, baked goods, cheese, and cut flowers.