How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Sage Diseases
Sage plants are relatively disease-free, but there are a few that can damage your plants. Most are caused by fungi that can spread through the soil, water, air, infected tools, …
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Harvesting and Pruning Your Sage
You can harvest your sage as you need it, whether that’s a whole stem or one leaf. However, the best time to harvest is before the plant flowers. …
How—and When—to Water Your Sage Plants
With its origins in the hot, dry climate of the Mediterranean, sage is quite drought tolerant. Over-watering can actually harm your sage plant, contributing to root rot and powdery mildew. …
Should You Fertilize Your Sage Plants?
Salvia need nutrients to properly grow, but sage plants don’t need much fertilizer, so long as you have prepared their soil well to begin with. In fact, over-fertilizing makes sage …
The Right Sunlight for Your Sage
Sage plants need a healthy amount of sun, at least six hours of full exposure. You’ll need to plant according to the sun’s daily patterns if you’ve planted in open …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Sage Plants
Healthy sage plants start with planting them in the right soil. Sage thrives in well-drained, sandy, loamy soil. If growing in a container, consider putting a layer of pebbles in …
Growing Sage in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
When first planning your herb garden, you should consider the type of land you can tend. If you have a large outside plot of land with the right soil and …
Growing Sage from Seeds, Cuttings, or Seedlings
Getting your sage garden started begins with the choice of how to grow your plants—from seeds or seedlings? Buying seedlings at your local nursery is quicker and easier, but your …
Types of Sage Plants
Sage comes in three main types: culinary, medicinal, and ornamental—though many species can do double duty. Culinary sage offers the best taste for enhancing recipes. Medicinal sage varieties work best …
The Romance of the Rose
I am an unabashed romantic, heart and soul. I find romance in certain locations—England, Italy, and France come to mind—in historical legends, and especially in gardens. And there is one …
