Gardening enthusiasts are constantly searching for new plants that offer both beauty and practicality. One such herb that’s quickly becoming a favorite among gardeners worldwide is borage. Originally ...

Celery is an important herb in Louisiana cooking. Herbs we grow as cool-season annuals include parsley, cilantro/coriander, ...

Spinach is thought to be endemic to ancient Persia (modern-day Iran). Herbs. Borage (Borago officinalis) is a delightful addition to the herb garden. It displays myriad star-shaped blue flowers ...

Borage oil, which comes from the seeds of the borage plant, is gaining recognition as a natural supplement because it’s high in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). This essential omega-6 fatty acid is ...

Borage oil comes from the borago officinalis plant that is native to the Mediterranean. The plant (adored by bees) is otherwise known as ‘starflower’ thanks to its beautiful blue star-shaped ...

Turning borage into tea is a great way to get rid of it. Pull up borage plants that you find and dispose of the roots. Strip the stems so you're left with only the leaves and flowers, and place these ...

Preventive spraying of pesticides, such as one specific to caterpillars – Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki (Btk) – requires regular applications. This will incur cost, time and effort, and is ...

You can grow herbs from seeds, of course, but going this route takes longer to achieve a full-sized plant. You can stick to familiar herbs like parsley, or perhaps you’re up for branching out to ...

borage, dill and chives. Annual flowers can be planted in the beds around vegetables. In the Master Gardener Vegetable and Fruit Demonstration Garden (VFDG) at the New Castle County Cooperative ...

Cover crops can provide biodiversity and offer habitat for beneficial insects and earthworms — plant borage, mustard and radish, fava beans, buckwheat and other plants that bloom. Crimson clover ...

When acclaimed designer Collette Dinnigan decided to step back from her fashion career, she redirected her passion into ...