June 2nd, 2010 by Geoff Marks
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May 6th, 2010 by Geoff Marks
There are lots of benefits to having herb gardens. They can create a wonderful aroma when all the different smells mix together and catch your nose as you walk past; they give you an instant and ongoing source of fresh herbs to use whenever you need them; and they are also relatively easy to grow.
If herb gardens is what you want to get busy on, you will need to decide whether you want one indoors or outdoors. Indoor ones are good, but if you have a reasonable size garden then having herb gardens outdoors can be your best choice.
When will you start?
The best place to start is by having a look round to see where herb gardens could be created. If space is short, why not have more than one and make each individual one smaller? You can also use window boxes for your herb gardens.This …
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March 27th, 2010 by Geoff Marks
When you choose to create your own herb garden, the next step is selecting the assortment of herb plants you want. In addition to all the different herb plants out there, each herb has several kinds to select from—such as basil which has hundreds of kinds.
Each plant type has its own growing period. Understanding your herb plant’s life cycle will help you make the best choices. Before you get your herb plants, you will want to be aware of their growing season, or life cycle. The three primary categories are:
- Annuals: These flowers begin from a seed. They grow, flower and die all in the same growing season. Some good annual herbs are dill, cilantro, mustard, chervil, basil and borage.
- Biennials: This variety of flower will grow for 2 years and can generally bear “fruit” after the first year. Some herb plants (like parsley) can produce foliage during both
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November 18th, 2009 by Geoff Marks
The use of herbs in our culture extends back to the days of the ancient Egyptians and Chinese. There are references in the Bible and medieval documents that show herbs were used by most households. Growing herbs is something that is very beneficial to gardeners for several different purposes. They maybe used for medicinal purposes, for making tea, for flavoring food of to control pests. Click here for more: Herb Gardening
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 …
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