Potatoes are a staple of the American diet. If you're growing them in your garden, don't forget these two herbs that keep pests away and can help your harvest.

Cilantro is ready to harvest when it reaches 6 to 8 inches tall and has a few pairs of true leaves. This can be as early as four weeks after planting for some varieties. Don’t harvest cilantro that is ...

Spring is a good time to consider growing cilantro. One good reason to grow cilantro is because you’ll get two herbs with one plant. When the plant leaves are harvested, the leaves are known as the ...

Q: Whenever I try to plant cilantro in my garden, it either dies or bolts right away. How can I grow cilantro successfully? Would it be happy in an outdoor pot? A: There are several reasons some store ...

Cilantro is a favorite ingredient in guacamole, tacos, rice dishes and of course salsa, but as summer temperatures climb, the cilantro quickly goes to seed. This can be frustrating but using all parts ...

Packets of seeds for cilantro often boast that they are “slow bolt.” Cilantro is one of those cool season crops that bolts when the weather gets hot. If planting cilantro for its leaves then bolting ...

Growing your own food can feel a bit intimidating, especially if you’ve only ever cared for fragrant flowers, native shrubs, or fuss-free plants. However, herbs are amazing beginner plants when ...

Q: Whenever I try to plant cilantro in my garden, it either dies or bolts right away. How can I grow cilantro successfully? Would it be happy in an outdoor pot? A: There are several reasons some store ...