Herb gardens are fun, healthy and a great way to save you money!
I have been growing my own herbs for years and use them for teas, herbal tinctures, potpourri and of course cooking. Herbs are easy to grow and can be grown outdoors in large gardens, in pots on a patio or even inside by a sunny window. There are a variety of herbs you can grow for many different purposes; everyone can benefit from a home herb garden.
Another benefit to growing herb gardens is many herbs are natural deterrents to common garden pests.
If you have a large yard with plenty of sun, you can easily grow an herb garden or incorporate herbs into your vegetable garden. If you have priced fresh herbs and organic produce lately, you can see how much money you can save by cooking with your own freshly picked herbs.
Herb gardens are convenient and economical as you can pick just what you need and don’t have to worry about your fresh herbs spoiling before you have used them.
However; don’t be discouraged if you don’t have a yard. I have had a flourishing herb garden grown all in containers on the deck of my townhouse for years. Many herbs grow quite well in containers which can easily be brought indoors during the winter months to provide fresh herbs throughout the year.
A culinary herb garden is an easy way to get started.
Culinary herbs can be used while cooking and can also provide beautiful garnishments for your finished dish. Most people are very familiar with using herbs for cooking, but you can grow herbs like lavender which have a wonderful fragrance and can be used in flower arrangements, potpourri and homemade lotions.
The essential oils in herbs are quite strong therefore you need very little to provide incredible flavor and aroma. Herbalists grow medicinal herbs that can be made into salves or tinctures for natural health benefits. Since you don’t need a large amount of herbs, you don’t need a large area to grow them.
Small pots and containers work very well or you can incorporate some herbs into your flower garden as well. If you have a plot of land that is only four by six foot, you can grow enough herbs to cook delicious meals for an entire family.
Like all other plants herbs grow as annuals, perennials, shrubs, and even small trees. Annuals in your herb garden will need to be replanted every year so it’s important to harvest your herbs and preserve them for winter.
Every fall I dry what’s left of my annual herbs and I am able to cook with my own dried herbs all winter long. Nothing compares to the aroma you smell as you open one of my dried herb jars. For those who have been cooking with store bought dried herbs, you will be amazed at the difference in aroma and flavor home grown herbs can make in your favorite dishes. Herb gardens are something everyone home should have.
I have been growing my own herbs for years and use them for teas, herbal tinctures, potpourri and of course cooking. Herbs are easy to grow and can be grown outdoors in large gardens, in pots on a patio or even inside by a sunny window. There are a variety of herbs you can grow for many different purposes; everyone can benefit from a home herb garden.
Another benefit to growing herb gardens is many herbs are natural deterrents to common garden pests.
If you have a large yard with plenty of sun, you can easily grow an herb garden or incorporate herbs into your vegetable garden. If you have priced fresh herbs and organic produce lately, you can see how much money you can save by cooking with your own freshly picked herbs.
Herb gardens are convenient and economical as you can pick just what you need and don’t have to worry about your fresh herbs spoiling before you have used them.
However; don’t be discouraged if you don’t have a yard. I have had a flourishing herb garden grown all in containers on the deck of my townhouse for years. Many herbs grow quite well in containers which can easily be brought indoors during the winter months to provide fresh herbs throughout the year.
A culinary herb garden is an easy way to get started.
Culinary herbs can be used while cooking and can also provide beautiful garnishments for your finished dish. Most people are very familiar with using herbs for cooking, but you can grow herbs like lavender which have a wonderful fragrance and can be used in flower arrangements, potpourri and homemade lotions.
The essential oils in herbs are quite strong therefore you need very little to provide incredible flavor and aroma. Herbalists grow medicinal herbs that can be made into salves or tinctures for natural health benefits. Since you don’t need a large amount of herbs, you don’t need a large area to grow them.
Small pots and containers work very well or you can incorporate some herbs into your flower garden as well. If you have a plot of land that is only four by six foot, you can grow enough herbs to cook delicious meals for an entire family.
Like all other plants herbs grow as annuals, perennials, shrubs, and even small trees. Annuals in your herb garden will need to be replanted every year so it’s important to harvest your herbs and preserve them for winter.
Every fall I dry what’s left of my annual herbs and I am able to cook with my own dried herbs all winter long. Nothing compares to the aroma you smell as you open one of my dried herb jars. For those who have been cooking with store bought dried herbs, you will be amazed at the difference in aroma and flavor home grown herbs can make in your favorite dishes. Herb gardens are something everyone home should have.
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When planting herbs in your garden, you should use well-drained soil and avoid soil that is heavy or compacted. This type of soil will need to be treated with some added organic matter to make it light enough to allow drainage, but special fertilizers are not necessary.
Most herbs prefer a sunny location although a few varieties do well in partial or full shade. Amazingly, very few diseases or insects attack herbs and a good soap based, organic pesticide is all that’s needed to control any insects you may get. Sometimes in dry, hot weather red spider mites can be found on low-growing plants and aphids may attach dill, caraway, anise, or fennel, however many herbs can actually serve as natural pest repellents.
To save money, another thing I like to do is start my herb garden indoors in the winter and transplant it outdoors when summer comes. Seeds are fairly inexpensive, and you can save a considerable amount of money this way compared to buying mature plants from a nursery.
Most herbs can be grown from seeds. It’s quite exciting to watch your seeds grow into beautiful herb plants, and with a little knowledge you and be as successful as a professional gardener. Keep in mind many herb seeds are tiny and must be handled with care. Use a light, well-drained soil to grown your seeds in.
Since herbs do not have a deep root base, make sure not to cover the seeds too much with the soil. They should be planted shallow. Follow the rule: the finer the seed, the shallower it should be sown.
You can transplant the seedlings to the outdoors in the spring depending upon the climate where you live. Although most herbs can be grown from seeds, some herbs do not transplant well. Herbs like dill, fennel, anise, and coriander should be planted directly into the garden. Herbs I have great success with are basil, mint and oregano.
Although growing herbs in a home garden is extremely easy, cost effective and definitely worth the effort, to be successful there are some tips and techniques that will guarantee your success. Once you have the necessary information, you can plan and start your herb garden in no time. What’s great about an herb garden is it can literally be started any time of the year since they can be grown in pots indoors.
There is a lot of information you need to know and understand about growing herbs. This article has given you a head start and hopefully inspired you to give herb gardening a try, all of the information you need about herb gardens is right here!
Most herbs prefer a sunny location although a few varieties do well in partial or full shade. Amazingly, very few diseases or insects attack herbs and a good soap based, organic pesticide is all that’s needed to control any insects you may get. Sometimes in dry, hot weather red spider mites can be found on low-growing plants and aphids may attach dill, caraway, anise, or fennel, however many herbs can actually serve as natural pest repellents.
To save money, another thing I like to do is start my herb garden indoors in the winter and transplant it outdoors when summer comes. Seeds are fairly inexpensive, and you can save a considerable amount of money this way compared to buying mature plants from a nursery.
Most herbs can be grown from seeds. It’s quite exciting to watch your seeds grow into beautiful herb plants, and with a little knowledge you and be as successful as a professional gardener. Keep in mind many herb seeds are tiny and must be handled with care. Use a light, well-drained soil to grown your seeds in.
Since herbs do not have a deep root base, make sure not to cover the seeds too much with the soil. They should be planted shallow. Follow the rule: the finer the seed, the shallower it should be sown.
You can transplant the seedlings to the outdoors in the spring depending upon the climate where you live. Although most herbs can be grown from seeds, some herbs do not transplant well. Herbs like dill, fennel, anise, and coriander should be planted directly into the garden. Herbs I have great success with are basil, mint and oregano.
Although growing herbs in a home garden is extremely easy, cost effective and definitely worth the effort, to be successful there are some tips and techniques that will guarantee your success. Once you have the necessary information, you can plan and start your herb garden in no time. What’s great about an herb garden is it can literally be started any time of the year since they can be grown in pots indoors.
There is a lot of information you need to know and understand about growing herbs. This article has given you a head start and hopefully inspired you to give herb gardening a try, all of the information you need about herb gardens is right here!
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