Fresh Chive Pesto
I woke up from the weirdest dream: someone, or some thing, had picked all my basil plants clean. It was still early morning, and the house was still. I threw …
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Chive Butter
Sometimes you just have more chives than you know what do with. So I apply a variation of “When life gives you lemons…” When I find that I’ve been harvesting …
Cheese & Chive Frittata
I had just come in from the garden where I’d been harvesting Garlic chives for brunch when the phone rang. Those six friends I’d been expecting had run into four …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Chives
Tending your chive plant or cooking with chives means having the right tools to do the job in both the garden and the kitchen. Below is a list of items …
Dealing with Chives Pests
Pests on your chives, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your lovely plants. Keeping a close watch on your plants during regular daily inspections will help you spot any pests …
Dealing with Chives Diseases
Like all food crops, chives are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place. …
Preserving Your Chives
Fresh herbs like chives are ideal for cooking; they get their fragrance and flavor from oils they release when you crush their leaves. The flavor and fragrance are even stronger …
Harvesting your Chives
You can start harvesting chive leaves once they’re about 5 to 6 inches high. Just cut the leaves, and leave a few inches behind if you want them to regrow. …
Nurturing your Chive Plants
Once your chives are settled in—whether it’s in a container, a raised bed, or open ground—consistency is key when it comes to watering. If you don’t get rain on a …
Growing Chives in Containers
Chives are easy to grow in containers, indoors or out. If you’re tight on space, you can grow them in a little container on your windowsill, or in a larger …
