Oregano #11 Oregano (Origin: Cyprus and The Mediterranean) Did you know that Oregano can spice up more than Italian dishes? While pasta sauce is a traditional home for fresh or dried Oregano, adding some dried Oregano to vegetables to liven up the flavors and a bit of lemon and Oregano goes great with lamb chops or steak. Check out these great recipes using oregano: Provoleta with Oregano and Tomatoes Oregano Chicken Learn more about the value of an Eco Garden ..read more

Mint #11 Mint (Origin: Europe) Did you know that Mint can be used in savory cooking? Whether as an added sprig to peas or as a replacement for parsley for boiled new potatoes with butter, Mint can provide a refreshing change of pace in the kitchen. Check out these great recipes using mint: Mint Julep Red Curry Noodle Bowls with Steak and Cabbage Thinking about Eco Garden for your home garden? Here’s everything you need to know ..read more

Garlic #11 Garlic (Origin: Southern Europe) Did you know that you can easily scorch garlic while cooking? If you are sweating onions and peppers, wait to put your garlic in until the onions are where you want them and you will be able to avoid overcooking your garlic. Check out these great recipes using garlic: Roasted Garlic The Best Garlic Recipes Have questions about Eco Garden? Read through our FAQs ..read more

Parsley #10 Parsley (Origin: Mediterranean) Did you know you can harvest Parsley leaves right up until early Winter? You can harvest the entire plant at that time and dry the leaves for later use. An alternative plan is to bring the plant inside and continue to harvest fresh Parsley! Check out these great recipes using parsley: Tabbouleh Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Corn & Parsley Pesto Learn more about the Eco Garden ecosystem ..read more

Oregano #10 Oregano (Origin: Cyprus and The Mediterranean) Did you know that you can prep Oregano for storage (dry) by hanging your Oregano in bunches? Once dry, strip the leaves from the step and store in an air-tight container. Check out these great recipes using oregano: Provoleta with Oregano and Tomatoes Oregano Chicken Learn more about the value of an Eco Garden ..read more

Mint #10 Mint (Origin: Europe) Did you know that Mint is a great accompaniment to almost any Sumer drink? Simply place a sprig of Mint into your favorite Boat Drink (thanks Jimmy) and enjoy that refreshing taste of Summertime! Check out these great recipes using mint: Mint Julep Red Curry Noodle Bowls with Steak and Cabbage Thinking about Eco Garden for your home garden? Here’s everything you need to know ..read more

Garlic #10 Garlic (Origin: Southern Europe) Did you know that garlic roasted with olive oil will soften the clove into butter-like consistency that can be spread on bread? Cut the non-root end off, place in a baking dish (garlic roasting pots are widely available), liberally drizzle with olive oil and bake. Serve hot! Check out these great recipes using garlic: Roasted Garlic The Best Garlic Recipes Have questions about Eco Garden? Read through our FAQs ..read more

Dill #10 Dill (Origin: Southeast Europe) Did you know that, while a Dill plant will self-seed, gathering and drying the seeds and storing in a sealed container will provide that dill flavor for months. Check out these great recipes using dill: Lemon Dill Chicken Cucumber Dill Tzatziki Learn more about the Eco Garden ecosystem ..read more

Parsley #9 Parsley (Origin: Mediterranean) Did you know that, since you use the foliage of the Parsley plant, cutting the flower stem off when it appears will actually stimulate more foliage growth? Always harvest leaves by cutting of the desired stalk at the base of the plant – this will help your plant thrive longer. Check out these great recipes using parsley: Tabbouleh Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Corn & Parsley Pesto Learn more about the value of an Eco Garden ..read more

Oregano #9 Oregano (Origin: Cyprus and The Mediterranean) Did you know that Oregano is ready to harvest once flowers begin to bloom? Cutting flowers off before they bloom will help create fuller foliage over the blooming season. For best results, harvest full stems – cut them off a couple of inches above the soil. Check out these great recipes using oregano: Provoleta with Oregano and Tomatoes Oregano Chicken Thinking about Eco Garden for your home garden? Here’s everything you need to know ..read more