The Art of Growing Herbs
November 16th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed
Growing herbs can be an easy process and the results can be used to add flavor to meals, make soothing and relaxing teas or for making fragrant sachets, potpourri, scented candles and oils. Following some simple steps can lead to a successful and rich harvest when you are growing herbs.
Where to Plant Growing Herbs
The first step in planning an herb garden is to determine what types of herbs will be grown. Once this has been decided, you have to decide where to grow in the yard. Growing a wide variety of herbs nearby makes it conveniently accessible. If you’re interested in having only one or two growing herbs for cooking or for display and fragrance purposes only, you also have the option of growing herbs indoors.
The Basic Herbs
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There are many varieties of herbs and which ones you choose will depend on the type of cooking you do and the flavors you like. The easy growing herbs include thyme, garlic, oregano, basil, dill and chives. For making delicious and soothing teas, add lavender, peppermint and chamomile to your herb garden. wher transplants do not work well it is better to grow these herbs from seedlings. For other types of herbs it is better to go for standard plants and then transplanting them to your garden.
One of the most important steps for growing herbs is having proper sunlight for the better part of the day. Sunny areas are best for growing most herbs. Good soil enriched once or twice a year with compost along with proper drainage will provide flavorful herbs. Inadequate water and sunshine will affect the growth of the herbs and also their taste. Do not plant in an area where water tends to accumulate and stand and if necessary, raise the beds so there will be good drainage. Protect your plants from moisture by covering them all aorund with mulch. In the event of pest problem, it is essential to use horticultural oil. Pestcides can be harmful. The point of growing herbs is to have fresh and flavorful varieties straight from your garden without any additives.
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