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Garlic is one of the best things you can plant. Not only does it have tremendous value as an ingredient in the kitchen, but as a plant, it has properties that can serve to benefit any garden. Garlic ...

Like humans who have similar traits to our relatives, so does the plant genus, Allium, part of the Amaryllidaceae family. The Allium genus is made up of edibles (onion, garlic, leeks, chives) and ...

Don't toss empty tin cans from coffee or food just yet: repurpose them into a rustic indoor herb garden that adds charm, ...

Certain plants can be effective in repelling pests like mosquitoes and flies in the garden. Here are eight plants that ...

Vernalization is important for the success of your garlic. Vernalization is the process of cooling the seed or bulb to accelerate plant growth. By planting garlic in the fall, you are giving the ...

From garlic chives and basil to Mexican tarragon, Dan Gill shares herbs that thrive in the Louisiana heat. See what to plant ...

However, some of the most intriguing foods in your garden may never reach your dinner plate — overlooked simply because you ...

Louisiana gardeners can successfully grow a wide variety of culinary herbs, and now is a great time to plant many of the hardy herbs we love to cook with. Hardy herbs establish reliably when planted ...