In our climate, you can plant herbs year round, keeping in mind that summer can be hard on any plant if they are not given proper care and water. Some do better at different times however. For instance, dill, cilantro, chervil, and most greens (such as arugula and mustard) are cool season plants and do best when planted in fall, winter, or early spring. They will not tolerate the heat of our summers. See similar questions...

The choice over whether to divide large plants really depends on your growing goals and situation. You may wish to grow the plant into a larger 'specimen plant' that will produce larger and more flowers reliably, or you may want to produce divisions for trade or sale if the plant is in demand. Because most of our plants 'work by producing seed, we are very hesitant to divide them unless they fall apart at a division point when they are repotted. See similar questions...

The best time to pick herbs is first thing in the morning, just after the dew has dried from its leaves. Herbs picked at this time seem to be the most flavourful and aromatic. See similar questions...

Since herbs are food, you can take them whenever you want. Most people will take them before meals so the liquid they take them with won't dilute their digestive juices. Some people who take their herbs after meals may experience some minor burping. Others on a busy schedule will prefer to take them the first thing in the morning and the last thing at night. Herbs for insomnia and cleansing are mostly taken at night. See similar questions...

Although it is called Chinese herbal medicine, TCM practitioners use animal, vegetable, and mineral ingredients. A majority of the substances are from plants and can include leaves, flowers, stems, twigs, barks, roots, tubers, and rhizomes. If you do not want animal products in your formula, your practitioner can substitute plant materials instead. See similar questions...

In this area tomatoes and other warm season vegetables are planted in the spring (March) and fall (September). For a complete listing of vegetable varieties and their planting dates request publication SP 103 from your local Cooperative Extension Service. See similar questions...

Autumn and spring are much the best times for planting trees, shrubs, roses and herbaceous perennials when the ground is moist but not saturated. Ensure that the root ball of plants have been well soaked with water prior to planting. Make sure that the plants receive a good supply of water throughout their first year and water well in subsequent years during periods of drought. Evergreens should be planted in the early spring when the ground is still damp. See similar questions...

In either early Spring or throughout the Fall. The reason is that the soil temperature is low and the tree's roots can easily acclimate to the new soil where it will live for the rest of its life without stress. It takes about 30-45 days for a tree to root-in and begin living on its own without the additional care required to sustain its life. If a drought would occur, a minimum of 25 gallons or 1" of water would be required per tree per week to keep them alive. See similar questions...

Most tree planting for reforestation is done when seedlings are dormant and rainfall is frequent, that is, between December and April. Later planting can put your seedlings at risk because they can be exposed to warm temperatures before their roots have been settled into the soil by a good rain. Under some circumstances it may be desirable to plant in the early fall. This requires a containerized seedling that has been cultured for early shipment. See similar questions...

When cooking with dry herbs they should be added early in the cooking process. The flavor in dry herbs is derived from the essential oils, which are concentrated in the herbs after the excess moisture has been removed from them. Adding the herbs at the beginning helps to draw the oils out of the herbs and provide maximum flavor. Yes, by crushing herbs with the side of a chef's knife you break down the cells of the herbs, allowing it to release the natural oils. See similar questions...

Although it is called Chinese herbal medicine, the Chinese materia medica does contain some animal and mineral medicinals. However, the vast majority of herbal formulas do not contain medicinals derived from animals, and vegan patients can easily be accommodated by the use of herbs to substitute for the animal product. See similar questions...

The ideal time to plant trees is during the trees' dormant season, after leaf drop in the fall and before bud break in the spring. See similar questions...

Basically, you can plant bamboo any time you can work the soil. We have done most of our planting from November through March; however, we have planted in every month of the year with success. See similar questions...

The best time for planting trees is dependent on what type of tree is being planted. Most conservation tree plantings in Indiana are done with bare-root seedlings that may only be one or two years old. These seedlings should be planted in the Spring. Depending on weather conditions, March to mid May is the ideal time. Containerized seedlings can be planted in either Spring or Fall for most species. See similar questions...