Tips on Different Ways To Grow an Herb Garden
December 22, 2009
My mom was a gourmet cook and also had a green thumb. It seems she always had fresh herbs right outside our kitchen to use in her latest test recipe. I have discovered that growing an herb garden really isn’t that difficult. In fact, it doesn’t matter if you live in an apartment or have a large yard. The type of soil you have doesn’t matter either and growing an herb garden can be done anytime of the year.
Typically, an herb garden starts by planting seeds in the early part of spring and then as the weather turns warmer, the seeds would be planted in the ground outside. For growing herbs, all you need is a normal pot or container. Any type of container can be used, however, to ensure all organisms that can be found in used pots are killed, they should be washed out with a mixture of bleach and water, followed by a thorough cleaning.
When you grow an herb garden you can save space by putting three or four plants such as basil, parsley or oregano in one container. Remember to pinch off flower heads often so that the leaves will look and taste their best. This type of herb will only last a season and will need to be replanted each year. Herbs such as rosemary and lavender will grow rather large and require adequate space in your yard. These two herbs in particular will provide enough sprigs for several years. Herbs such as chives, mint or sage will come back each year with proper care. When they become leggy they will need to be cut back often to promote future growth.
If you have poor soil such as heavy clay you may want to consider growing your herb garden plants in a raised bed. Raised bed planter boxes can be made easily and filled with a rich soil mixture. These boxes provide great drainage that most all herbs require. Place the planter boxes in an area that receives plenty of sun, possibly even a spot near the kitchen for easy access. These planters are also great for planting and growing summer veggies or spring and
summer flowers for cutting.
The bottom line is that creating an herb garden is easy, fun, and rewarding. For all the different types of herbs you could grow, such as rosemary, mint, lavender, marjoram, tarragon, thyme, sage, basil, and chives, among others, when added to recipes, the taste will be greatly heightened. Dried herbs simply do not provide the same deep flavors you get from fresh grown herbs.
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