July 21st, 2010 by Geoff Marks
This article approaches growing fresh herbs as taken in the context of growing all-natural and healthy herb gardens. Below are quick guides for growing the freshest herbs you would ever use.
Starting an all-natural garden may seem too expensive for most people. However, an organic herb garden can be grown from really simple tools and techniques.
Step 1: Cultivate your own plants.
You could start growing organic herbs by starting with seeds. Cheap organic seeds are available in the supermarket. As soon as you have the seeds, you can start growing them indoors. If this takes too much effort, you can get organically grown plants.
You should always use home-made compost. You could mix vegetables, fruit peelings, straws, grass clippings and dry leaves with store-bought soil. All these have the nutrients your plants needs. The moisture in this will help the soil from drying.
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June 5th, 2010 by Geoff Marks
If you have wanted to stretch your green thumb into the wonderful world of herbs, perhaps an herb garden kit is the right choice for you. Since growing herbs are starting to gain popularity, a lot of companies are coming out with their own versions of herb garden kits that offer a lot of versatility and variety. Whether you are interested in growing a garden of culinary delights or a medicinal herb plot, you can find what you are looking for in an easy to use, all inclusive kit.
Themed Kits
The fun thing about the herb garden kits is that you can choose from a broad spectrum of themes that offer a variety of plants. For example, you can pick an Italian kit that comes with all your favorite Italian seasonings like oregano, basil and parsley. Or you can try the butterfly herb garden kit that will attract the …
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April 30th, 2010 by Geoff Marks
Many people around the world rely on Chinese herbs to cure different types of diseases. Many people still believe that using herbs is a lot better than using pharmaceutical drugs eventhough many skeptics argue that using Chinse herbs to cure certain types of diseases is not practical. If you are one who hasn't decided whether or not Chinese medicinal herbs is a good option to cure some ailments, here are some points that may convince you to make that switch.
Effects and Side Effects
Pharmaceutical products are mostly made of synthetic ingredients that are manufactured in the laboratory. Although these synthetic ingredients may be able to cure certain types of diseases, there is no guarantee that it will not have any negative impact on the body as well. It cannot be denied that pharmaceutical drugs do have side effects. Some pharmaceutical products may not have serious side effects on the …
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April 7th, 2010 by Geoff Marks
Nowadays, green is a popular thing. Due to the alarming degradation, a lot of careers and industries have been shifting to the green paradigm. The growing herb industry is one of the key players in making the earth greener than it has ever been.
This industry could boast of its immediate and across the board growth. Private homes, associations, large-scale and small-scale farms, virtual communities – all these have jumped in the wagon to grow herbs for assorted reasons.
Private herb growing
Herb gardens now adorn both indoor and outdoor spaces of most homes. Most small households have at least six herbs growing in small pots, strategically placed in indoor spaces - nearby window and door openings, and outdoor spaces - rooftop and porch areas. Other homes that have wide stretches of lawn and backyard spaces engage into high-maintenance gardening styles – potager or kitchen herb garden…
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March 21st, 2010 by Geoff Marks
Call me silly, but if you do not have thyme growing in your garden you cannot call it an herb garden. It is one of the most essential and helpful herbs around. It does not hurt that thyme has more than 100 varieties, each of which has its own special taste and smell.
It doesn’t matter which variety of thyme you grow, they all have a woody, twig like stem and small oval-shaped leaves. Thyme will have small purple, pink or pale white blooms that appear in early summer or late spring depending on the growing season.
It is helpful to be knowledgeable about the following three varieties of thyme:
- Common Thyme: When you purchase thyme at the grocery, this is the variety that you’ll generally be getting. It is a taller type that also has a bold taste and smell, which makes it great for your dishes. Among the
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December 11th, 2009 by Geoff Marks
As the leaves are falling and the beautiful colors of gold, red, marroon and browns fill your yard, your home herb garden is call you. This time of the year, when the weather is not too hot your herb garden is calling for attention.
Now is the time to capture the seeds from your blooming herbs. You can confine the seeds by placing a paper bag over the blooms. Put your hand around the bag and grab the stem. Trim the stem to release the bag. To release the seeds from the pod, rub the bag. Now you can put them in containers for storing until planting. I put them in envelopes with labels and the envelopes go into a shoe box.
Some people dry herbs by tying a few sprigs together and hanging them up to dry. The location should also be dark as sun light dries the oils …
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December 6th, 2009 by Geoff Marks
Herb plants come in annuals, perennials, and biennials like other types of plants. There are many different types of herbs and each one is different. By researching the particular type of herb you are interested in, you will understand how to care for it and use it correctly. In this article we will look at the different types of herbs and how they are used. Annuals like basil, cilantro, and summer savory will not survive a frost. They need to be planted from a seed or a small plant every year. Perennials will tend to survive colder temperatures Examples of these are winter savory and sage and they will return year after year. Click here for more: herb garden plants
Biennial herbs are plants that form leaves in their first growing season and flowers and seed in the second season, then die. Sow biennials in late spring straight into the …
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