Do you have a desire to grow our own herbs for use in your kitchen, but don’t know where to start? There are plenty of questions that come along with starting an herb garden. For example, which herbs do better if they are grown from seeds? What kind of soil do herbs like best? An [...]
Herbs have been a source of healing and flavor since ancient times. References in the Bible and ancient medieval documents show that herbs were used throughout written history. Growing your own herbs is beneficial in several different ways. Herbs may be used to flavor food, for potpourri and teas, for medical purposes and to even [...]
If you are a true beginner gardener, an outdoor bed herb garden may sound overwhelming. Then, why not learn to grow herbs in pots? A container garden will give you all kinds of experience while being easy to manage. You can start very small with a ready to use herb growing kit or a few [...]
An excellent way to select herbs is to pick a few you like to cook with and see how else they are used. Those with multiple uses you are interested in would surely rank high on your list. Then consider the life cycle of your garden. Do you want an annual garden that you basically [...]