Herb Garden Information

The use of herbs in our culture extends back to the days of the ancient Egyptians and Chinese. There are also references in the Bible and other medieval documents to show they were in widespread use by most communities. The growing of herbs can be very useful for gardeners for a range of reasons.  They really are versatile, being used in tea, in medicine, in potpourri and in the management of garden pests.  Click here for more: Herb Gardens

You can of course target you herb garden to any of these specific uses or grow a range to suit your purposes.  It is also possible to grow them with other species of plants, indoors or outdoors. A small plot of four feet by six feet is a large enough area to support a small family. Most of us think of cooking applications for our herbs but they can also be cultivated for their pleasant smell or the beauty of their flower. Use them fresh or dried.

Some herbs are used as decoration for plates or salads while other types of herbs can be used to perk up the flavor of a dish. As with most plants, herbs grow in different forms like shrubs, trees, annuals and perennials. It’s important to use a well drained soil when planting your herbs. If you find that your soil is heavy or dense, you can add organic matter to it. Fertilizers are not necessary either. You will find that while some herbs are happy in complete shade, most prefer a sunny position. That said, many like locations with afternoon shade. Amazingly, very few diseases or insects effect herbs. For more visit our blog: Herb Gardens Blog

Low lying foliage can be affected by red spider mites and aphids can attack caraway, fennel and dill. Mint may be affected by rust. You can grow herbs by planting saplings into your home garden or from seedlings. It is an honor and a joy to be able to see a plant be grown from a single seed. You are able to enjoy every step of the process from birth to death in a respect. When growing a plant like an herb from a seed the experience is all the more rewarding because herbs are so useful. Just about every herb can be grown from a seed. The best way is to place them in a shallow container at the end of winter. Make sure you use a well drained, light soil when planting.As herbs don’t have deep roots don’t bury them too deep. So plant them shallow.

Follow the rule: the finer the seed, the shallower it should be sown. Then during the spring move the seedlings outside.  With this said some herbs do not transplant very well. Herbs like dill, fennel, anise, and coriander should be planted directly into the garden. Although growing herbs in a home garden is extremely easy and worthwhile, there is a lot of information you need to know and understand about herbs. I hope this article has encouraged you to take action. So read some of our other articles to give you the rest of the information needed!  Good Luck!

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