Herb Garden Information

Herbs can be traced back into the times of the ancient Egyptians and the ancient Chinese. There are also references in the Bible and other medieval documents to show they were in widespread use by most communities. Growing herbs is something that is very beneficial to gardeners for several different purposes.  They really are versatile, being used in tea, in medicine, in potpourri and in the management of garden pests.  Click here for more: Herb Garden Facts

You can specialize your herb garden to focus on any of these uses or grow a variety to broaden it’s appeal.  Other species of plants can be grow along side them either in pots indoors or in the garden. If growing herbs in the garden, then a small plot of 4×6ft should be enough to provide for the family. Although a popular use for herbs are for cooking known as culinary herbs, they are also grown for their aromatic foliage and some for the beauty of their flowers. They can be used fresh or dried.

Some herbs are used as garnish for plates or salads while other types of herbs can be used to perk up the flavor of a dish. As with most plant species, herbs grow in a variety of forms like shrubs, trees, annuals and perennials. It’s important to use a well drained soil when planting your herbs. If the soil is compact try adding organic matter. Fertilizers are not necessary either. Most herbs prefer a sunny location although a few prefer full shade. That said, many like locations with afternoon shade. Amazingly, very few diseases or insects attack herbs. For more visit our blog: Herb Gardening Blog

Sometimes in dry, hot weather red spider mites can be found on low-growing plants and aphids may attack dill, caraway, anise, or fennel. Rust can also affect mint. Herbs can be grown from seeds or purchased and planted into your herb garden directly. It is an honor and a joy to be able to see a plant be grown from a single seed. You are seeing the whole process from birth to maturity. When growing a plant like an herb from a seed the experience is all the more rewarding because herbs are so useful. Almost all herbs can be grown from a seed. Seeds should be placed in a shallow pot or box in the late winter. 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. Then during the spring move the seedlings outside.  With this said some herbs do not transplant very well. Those like fennel, coriander, dill and anise fair better if they are planted directly into the gareden. 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. If this article has given you a lift, now is the time to take action. So read some of our other articles to give you the rest of the information needed!  Best of luck!

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