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Murfreesboro, TN

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Sempervivum tectorum, or "hen and chicks," is generally listed as hardy to zone 4. The name "sempervivum" translates to "live forever," which reflects its hardiness. Native to the Alps, these plants are very easy to grow, even in almost pure rock, but will not tolerate over-watering. This plant will be a beautiful focal point in your garden, and will quickly produce its own "flock of chicks."
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Sempervivum tectorum, or "hen and chicks," is generally listed as hardy to zone 4. The name "sempervivum" translates to "live ... more

Treat lemon basil just as you treat regular basil. It’s a good idea to fertilize every two weeks or once a month for luxuriant growth. A monthly haircut keeps the plant producing lots of flavorful leaves instead of flowers. After plants have been in the ground for about a month, cut stems back just above the second set of lower leaves. Think of Tuscan hills, fresh pasta and tomatoes, warm coastal villages with just-caught fish garnished with lemon slices. Just think of the seductive bouquet of basil, overlaid with a sparkle of lemon. \Lemon basil is best used fresh in salads, vinaigrettes, cheese or egg dishes, beverages, ice creams, sorbets, or with fruits, summer vegetables, seafood, and poultry. It is excellent in baked goods—cookies, cakes, muffins, and scones—which seem to capture its essence.
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Treat lemon basil just as you treat regular basil. It’s a good idea to fertilize every two weeks or once ... more

This pot contains three green (sweet) basil plants. Grow in a sunny location with well-drained, rich soil. Be sure to pluck the flowers to keep the leaves sweet-tasting. And pinch the tops out of the plant to make it more bushy & more productive. Use leaves fresh, frozen, or dried, cooked or raw, or as a garnish (the flowers too). Use on veal, lamb, fish, poultry, white beans, pasta, rice, tomatoes, cheese, eggs, and mild vegetables like zucchini, summer squash, eggplant, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, parsnips, spinach. Incorporate in potpourris, sachets, and dried winter bouquets.
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This pot contains three green (sweet) basil plants. Grow in a sunny location with well-drained, rich soil. Be sure to ... more

Grow in a sunny location with well-drained, rich soil. Be sure to pluck the flowers to keep the leaves sweet-tasting. And pinch the tops out of the plant to make it more bushy & more productive. Use leaves fresh, frozen, or dried, cooked or raw, or as a garnish (the flowers too). Use on veal, lamb, fish, poultry, white beans, pasta, rice, tomatoes, cheese, eggs, and mild vegetables like zucchini, summer squash, eggplant, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, parsnips, spinach. Incorporate in potpourris, sachets, and dried winter bouquets.
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Grow in a sunny location with well-drained, rich soil. Be sure to pluck the flowers to keep the leaves sweet-tasting. ... more

Grow in a sunny location with well-drained, rich soil. Be sure to pluck the flowers to keep the leaves sweet-tasting. And pinch the tops out of the plant to make it more bushy & more productive. Use leaves fresh, frozen, or dried, cooked or raw, or as a garnish (the flowers too). Use on veal, lamb, fish, poultry, white beans, pasta, rice, tomatoes, cheese, eggs, and mild vegetables like zucchini, summer squash, eggplant, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, parsnips, spinach. Incorporate in potpourris, sachets, and dried winter bouquets.
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Grow in a sunny location with well-drained, rich soil. Be sure to pluck the flowers to keep the leaves sweet-tasting. ... more

Nepeta cataria attracts pet cats, and causes them to rub on the plant, roll on the ground, drool, be sleepy or anxious, or consume much of the plant. Catnip has a history of human medicinal use for its soothing properties. It has also been known to have a slightly numbing effect. The plant has been consumed as a tea, juice, tincture, infusion or poultice. Nepetalactone is a mosquito and fly repellent. Catnip oil is a repellent against mosquitoes, cockroaches and termites.
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Nepeta cataria attracts pet cats, and causes them to rub on the plant, roll on the ground, drool, be sleepy ... more

Chamomile is a fernlike plant which grows 12" tall x 18" wide. It's a hardy perennial with furry, flattened, grey-green, feathery leaves. It's recommended as a ground cover on moist, sandy, well-drained sites in full sun to part shade. It begins flowering in late July or August, and flowers can be harvested every 10 days. To dry chamomile flowers, collect them in the morning when the dew has dried. Spread them on newspapers in an airy room and turn them often until thoroughly dried. Store them in a cool, dark, dry place, preferably in tightly lidded containers. Chamomile has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years to calm anxiety and settle stomachs. In the U.S., chamomile is best known as an ingredient in herbal tea. Because chamomile can cause uterine contractions which can lead to miscarriage, the U.S. National Institutes of Health recommends that pregnant and nursing mothers should not consume chamomile. Individuals allergic to ragweed may also be allergic to chamomile due to cross-reactivity.
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Chamomile is a fernlike plant which grows 12" tall x 18" wide. It's a hardy perennial with furry, flattened, grey-green, ... more

French Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa) is the commonly grown temperate-zone tarragon, with a sweet anise flavor, used for culinary purposes. Clip the leaves into salads and on top of soups, to flavor sauces, or with shellfish, fish, chicken, and turkey. French tarragon plants grow up to 24 inches high and 12 inches wide in two years. The leaves are narrow, up to 2 inches long, and have a fresh green color. The flowers are tiny, pale green, and sterile. Don't confuse it with Russian tarragon (Artemisia dracunculoides), a close relative which has no flavor. Tarragon is not particular about temperature and can be grown from Zone 2 to Zone 9. Tarragon’s roots must have fast-draining soil to prevent rot. Plant tarragon in a raised bed where good drainage is ensured. Divide tarragon in late winter or early spring. Young plants need to be watered every other day during dry weather. Mature plants should be watered every three days to encourage a continual supply of fresh leaves. Mature plants can survive for long periods without water, but under these conditions they will not grow new leaves. Although average to good garden soil is adequate for tarragon, top-dress with compost every winter to ensure that plants growing for six or seven years do not lose their flavor. If your soil is acidic, tarragon benefits from an application of dolomite for alkalinity and magnesium. Container growing is easy and works well for one season, but the roots soon take up the space of all but the largest container, and the leaves lose flavor. We have had no problems from pests and diseases and theorize that the anise flavor works as a repellent. Cut back in June for a continuous harvest. Preserve the leaves in vinegar, or chop and freeze tarragon in water in ice cube trays. However you handle it, tarragon in the kitchen is a delight, as its delicate flavor complements many foods.
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French Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa) is the commonly grown temperate-zone tarragon, with a sweet anise flavor, used for culinary ... more

Dill is a culinary herb with a distinctive flavor that's a cross between celery and fennel. Native to Europe and Asia, dill plays a big role in seasoning pickled foods that will be jarred or canned and stored for winter. Beyond that, both the leaves and seeds are used to season a variety of dishes. Dill's feathery foliage can be quite ornamental, which makes it a nice addition to flower beds, where it will attract polllinators and butterflies, especially the Eastern black swallowtail butterfly. It blends well with other plants, whether used as foliage or for a bright spot of color—just be sure to keep its self-sowing habit in check by deadheading flower heads before they go to seed. Although it has a delicate appearance, dill is actually a fairly cold-hardy plant. Mature plants are multi-branched and upright with finely dissected leaves. The wide, flat flowers can make the plant top-heavy and cause it to bend over. The entire plant is extremely fragrant—the foliage and seeds are most commonly thought of as seasonings, but the flowers are also edible.
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Dill is a culinary herb with a distinctive flavor that's a cross between celery and fennel. Native to Europe and ... more