Marvin Allen

Hi, I'm Marvin. I started my first herb garden this year and fell in love with watching my plants grow every day and harvesting fresh herbs for my cooking. On this site, I share thoughts and ideas about gardening and botany while constantly learning to become a better botanist myself!

Are Herbs Annuals?

by Marvin Allen
November 28, 2020November 28, 2020

Planting your own herbs in the garden and using them in cooking is one of the most satisfying things I’ve done this past year. However,… Read More »Are Herbs Annuals?

Do Herbs Need Full Sun?

by Marvin Allen
November 27, 2020November 28, 2020

When planting herbs or placing them along my window sill I often wondered if they needed full sun every day. Since every herb prefers slightly… Read More »Do Herbs Need Full Sun?

Are Herbs Considered Vegetables?

by Marvin Allen
November 25, 2020November 28, 2020

Using herbs in your cooking is one of the simplest ways to add some strong flavors or an additional twist. But sometimes it can be… Read More »Are Herbs Considered Vegetables?