December 1st, 2009 by Geoff Marks
Herb gardening is becoming a very popular topic and here are some of the best posts about herb gardening around blogosphere:
Two Mexican Herbs of Note
Papalo aka: Papaloquelite, Bolivian coriander, Quillquia, Killi, summer cilantro,
porophyllum ruderale or macrocephalum is an herb, similar to cilantro used in Mexican cooking. The name comes from the word papalotl, Nahuatl for butterfly. In Spanish the plant is referred to as mampuitu which translates to skunk. It is typically used raw to flavor tacos filled with guacamole or carnitas
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August 6th, 2009 by Geoff Marks
An Italian herb garden can add a wonderful outdoor space to your home as well as provide you with fresh herbs to cook with everyday. There are numerous different ways in which you can add an herb garden to your home and not every one of them requires gardening outdoors. You can also choose from a number of herbs and even try testing out your organic gardening skills on your Italian herb garden.
Make Sure To Include These In Your Italian Herb Garden
When you are planting your Italian herb garden there are a few types of herbs you will probably want to make sure you include. A common component of many Italian foods is basil. This delicious herb is a dominate force in most herb gardens.
Other herbs you will want to try to grow in your Italian herb garden include rosemary, thyme, oregano, and sage. Overall it will …
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August 4th, 2009 by Geoff Marks
Once you have set out to create an herb garden you must decide on the design of it. There are numerous types of herbs that are great additions to any garden so it’s important to take your time and make sure you select the right varieties for your growing region and your own needs. The majority of common herbs will grow pretty abundantly as long as they have sun. Once you have decided which herbs to grow you can focus on designing an herb garden to best accommodate each of the plants and yourself.
Your design can incorporate different types of herbs that are featured in sections of your garden. One area can be the Italian herb garden and another area could feature several medicinal herbs. Have fun creating your herb garden design.
Things To Consider In Your Herb Garden Design
First you need to choose a location for your …
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July 29th, 2009 by Geoff Marks
Growing your herbs has never been easier with the new chia herb garden. This set comes packaged with everything you need to grow your herbs. With the chia herb garden, growing herbs is so easy it offers a great way to get children involved in the fun. Each kit comes with multiple pots and seeds so everyone can have their own herb to take care of. From seed to in your food, this kit will provide your family with a lot of fun as you grow your own herb garden for the kitchen.
What Comes With A Chia Herb Garden
Each chia herb garden kit includes 4 small terra cotta pots with matching saucers. Saucer liners are also included which will help prevent water from leaking through the terra cotta saucer. Their simple decorative design will look great in your kitchen.
Six different types of seed packets are provided so …
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July 27th, 2009 by Geoff Marks
Instead of planting a big outdoor herb garden consider planting one indoors instead. Many smaller varieties and dwarf varieties of herbs grow quite well in small pots that can be placed on a kitchen window sill. Now when you are cooking you do not have to run to your outside garden to pick a few herbs to add to your cooking. You can just simply turnaround and grab a few leaves!
Growing your own indoor herb garden is easy. Many kits are available that have everything that you need to get started. Look for the chia herb garden which is a fun way to get the kids involved too. With an indoor herb garden you can enjoy the same benefits that you would outside but with a few distinct advantages.
Advantages Of An Indoor Herb Garden
With an indoor herb garden you can easily monitor your plants. You will notice …
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July 25th, 2009 by Geoff Marks
After you have decided that you would like to plant your first herb garden you might be trying to figure out where to start. You will need to decide where you would like to plant your herb garden. You can grow an indoor herb garden as well as an outdoor garden. Picking which herbs you would like to grow will be necessary. Location for the garden and type of herb will need to correlate. Planting an herb that likes the direct sun in a shady location will not result in a successful garden.
Because it is your first herb garden it might be in your best interest to start out small. Pick only one or two herbs that have similar requirements to grow. Once you have had success with those two then you can add more into the garden. Also keep in mind that each herb plant yields a considerable …
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June 10th, 2009 by Geoff Marks
If you love to spend your summers up to your elbows in dirt and plants, then a garden is the perfect hobby for you. Herbs are a great choice for gardeners of all levels of experience because many of them are easy to grow and can provide a bountiful harvest to enjoy all year long. There are many types of herbs to choose from, but one that is a favorite for vegetable and ornamental gardens alike is the sage herb.
About the Sage Herb
Sage herb is a perennial that belongs to the salvia genus. This herb is used for many culinary creations, including in teas and as a seasoning for meat and poultry. Some cooks add sage to their favorite Thanksgiving stuffing recipe as well. The sage herb plant is also used for ornamental purposes, because the leaves offer a colorful contrast to other foliage in a landscaping theme, …
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