Category: Kitchen Herbs

by Phyllis(Greensboro, NC USA) What insects are attracted to rosemary? Also, on my rosemary plant there are little brown seed like pods on the stems. Are these insects or seeds? Plant Guides Response: Hi Phyllis, As, I have been growing rosemary for more than a decade and have never seen any bugs on the plants,… Continue reading Insects on Rosemary

I found some small white insects in my cilantro. They are also in the petunias that I have . How can I get rid of them? Plant Guides Answer: Because you did not send a picture of the insects I’m just guessing but I think you are dealing with either white fly or mealy bugs.… Continue reading Pests of Cilantro

by Dixie(Sweet Home, AL) I’m growing lemon balm in my new herb garden. It doesn’t look like much. What do I do with it? Plant Guides Answer Lemon balm is not a showy plant. It doesn’t get very big or make colorful flowers. But what this aromatic herb lacks in looks, it makes up for… Continue reading What Is Lemon Balm Used For?

by Andrew(Macon , GA) I currently have a lot of parsley growing in my yard. I’m using it as an edging around a vegetable garden. The weather here is cool and damp right now which seems to encourage its growth. Needless to say, my family has been eating a lot of parsley lately. More than… Continue reading Parsley Side Effects

by Michelle K.(Virginia Beach, VA) A friend of mine has a beautiful, fragrant rosemary plant growing in a pot. I would like to grow one just like it for myself. She gave me some cuttings. How do I root them? Plant Guides Answer What a generous friend you have! I have found rosemary cuttings to… Continue reading Propagating Rosemary By Rooting