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Herb Gardening
For more than 15 years I have been an enthusiast herb gardener. I started induced by my passion towards natural beings, and voraciously read every book I could find on the topic in addition to online search. Supported on the data base I had gathered I put hands on and enriched my
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experience with additional trial and error tests and results. I have finally decided to share all my experience with you, an garden enthusiast ready to start this amazing activity. So, my first article is intended to provide you with brief herb garden information. Herbs are grown for food flavoring, potpourri, tea, medical use and even to control pest in gardens. This fact leads us to a broad classification of herbs based on their usage; culinary, aromatic, ornamental and medicinal herbs. Another classification is based on their life period; namely, annuals that live one year, biennials that live two years, which yield leaves in their first year and flowers and seed in the second year, and perennials which live more than 2 years. Examples of annual are: basil, cilantro, and summer savory. Examples of biennial are Parsley, angelica, and caraway. Among the most known perennial herbs are sage and winter savory. Herb gardening can be done everywhere, no matters if you live in an efficiency apartment. You can grow them in the garage, or in a container or pot in the kitchen or on your balcony or in a windowsill. When you grow them, you have to take into consideration three important factors: 1) herbs thrive in a well-drained fairly fertile soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7, 2) as any plant, they need water but make sure not to over-watered, and 3) they require 6 to 10 hours of light per day.
Herb Gardening
Growing herbs is fairly easy. You first plan which one you want to grow and where you want to grow it. Do some search or get a book to study a bit. It is important that you dedicate some time to get well informed in order to guarantee your success in this amazing hobby. Then you go to a nursery and pick the herbs you want. Choose the container according to the place you decided you are going to grow your herbs, and finally, hands on work. You can start with a kit, which comes with everything you need, including seeds, pots and an instructions booklet. Do not worry about diseases. Few diseases and insects attack herbs. When it is time to harvest,
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do it in the morning, just after the dew has evaporated, and before it is hot. This is done to preserve most of the oils contained in the herbs. I hope this introduction has given you enough information to keep your interest in learning more about herb gardening. Stay tuned for more articles on this interesting activity which will add to make your life more meaningful. By: Henry Thomas Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Henry Thomas is an herb gardening enthusiast who has grown herbs for over 15 years and enjoys helping others get started in this amazing activity. For more great “herb garden information”, visit herbgardening-ultimatesecrets.com/. His newest book, “Herb Gardening – Ultimate Secrets”, teaches beginners herb gardeners everything they need to know about.
Some Basics Regarding Herb Gardening
Herb Gardening
Herb gardening is something that many people want to do for many reasons. Of course there are a number of things that you should know before you start. Additionally there are also things that have to be taken into account when growing herbs. When you are considering herb gardening you should have a firm knowledge of what herbs you want to grow. There are many reasons for needing this knowledge. There are herbs that need full sunlight in order to grow while others only need a little. There are also herbs that do not grow well in moist soil but others that need it. The location of the herb garden is dictated by the plants needs. Of course it should be noted that a garden does not have to be outside. Herb gardens can be containers in the kitchen or on a balcony. Regardless of whether it is pots or the soil the location will have to be right for the plants. The amount of herbs you are growing is also something important you should think about. If you
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are growing herbs for cooking then you will want to grow more of a certain kind. However you should keep in mind that there are plants that can produce a lot, sometimes more than you actually need. So plan the amounts you need and how many plants you should get.
Herb Gardening
For beginners it is best to get herb plants that have already grown a fair bit. These can be bought from a garden center. Although even some experienced herb gardeners will find that some herbs grow best when they are propagated from another plant via cutting. You can also buy seeds to grow herbs from. If you do this you should plant them in pots first and keep in mind the gestation period that they have. Herb gardening is a fun hobby or a great way to grow herbs for cooking. What you need to know is what you are going to grow and the rest will fall into place. Discover how to make an herb garden at home. Click on the link to access herb gardening tips. By: Bruno Vigneault2 Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com
Little Known Secrets On Herb Gardening
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Approximately 15 billion households worldwide are hooked with herb gardening, whether in vegetable gardens, windowsills or containers. This is because not only can herbs be used in cooking; they also provide striking forms and textures, vibrant colors and distinctive fragrance to a garden. When you decide to start herb gardening, the first thing you should do is determine the location. Make sure you plant the herbs at a place where you can easily harvest them. While you herb gardening are usually done outdoors, you can also set it up inside your house, on window boxes or containers. However, since majority of herbs prefer complete exposure to the sun, you should consider placing them where the sun could reach the herbs for at least five hours a day. Be aware that light sensitivities vary for each kind of herbs. The next thing to consider about your herb gardening is the type of herbs to plant. There are three categories of herbs – biennial, perennial and annual. Biennial herbs grow for about two years and it grows foliage during the first season, overwinters, form seeds again and dies during the
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end of the second season. Perennials, on the other hand, can stay alive for several years. Although their foliage dies during fall, the roots remain alive through the winter and resume its growth during spring. Annual herbs, as its name suggests, only grows for one seasons and should be planted every spring. Herb Gardening Maintenance One of the major things to consider in herb gardening is soil requirements. Since herbs need a rich soil, excessive fertilization could cause vigorous herb growth. However, excessive fertilization could reduce its essential oil contents and cause your herbs to taste bland. Remember that your soil should always have good drainage. Herb gardening requires special attention. While most herbs blossom with just an inch of water every week, herbs planted in containers tend to dry out quickly than herbs planted directly into the soil garden. When the herbs become established, they become resistant to disease and insect attacks. They are able to repel different kinds of pests because of the oils, which give the herbs flavor and aroma. However, some insects and diseases can still affect your herbs. Herb gardening can be a relaxing and environmentally friendly hobby. If you wish to eat natural, healthy foods right from your backyard, you should explore the psychological and physical benefits of herb gardening. By: Will Cartwright Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Will Cartwright is an expert on gardeing and landscaping and one of the writers of infos247.com. He has put up a site about gardening at www.infos247.com/gardening/ Growing Herbs : How to Design an Herb Garden
How To Grow The Perfect Herb Garden
Your Backyard Herb Garden: A Gardener’s Guide to Growing Over 50 Herbs Plus ‌
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Miranda Smith, published 1999, 160 pages Herb Gardening For Dummies Karan Davis Cutler, Kathleen Fisher, Suzanne DeJohn, National Gardening Association, published 2010, 384 pages The Herb Garden Gourmet: Grow Herbs, Eat Well, and Be Green Tim Haas, Jan Beane, published 2009, 291 pages
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