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Reduce The Cost Of Cooking-Grow an Herb Garden
My mom was a gourmet cook and also had a green thumb. It seems she always had fresh herbs right outside our kitchen to use in her latest test recipe. I have discovered that growing an herb garden really isn’t that difficult. In fact, it doesn’t matter if you live in an apartment or have a large yard. The type of soil you have doesn’t matter either and growing an herb garden can be done anytime of the year.
Typically, an herb garden starts by planting seeds in the early part of spring and then as the weather turns warmer, the seeds would be planted in the ground outside. For growing herbs, all you need is a normal pot or container. Any type of container can be used, however, to ensure all organisms that can be found in used pots are killed, they should be washed out with a mixture of bleach and water, followed by a thorough cleaning.
If you choose a larger container, then several herbs of the same kind or different herbs could be grown together. For the best flavor from fresh herbs, flower heads need to be removed. When choosing herbs, there are annuals, which grow only one year, and perrinials, which return each year. Some of the favorite choices include basil, oregano, and parsley. If you want to grow a herb garden outside, you could choose larger plants that include lavender and rosemary, among others. Then, for perennials, you might think of herbs such as chives, mint, sage, etc. Along with pinching off flower heads, if herb plants get leggy, the stems would also need to be clipped back.
If you have poor soil such as heavy clay you may want to consider growing an herb garden in a raised bed. Raised bed planter boxes can be made easily and filled with a rich soil mixture. These boxes provide great drainage that most all herbs require. Place the planter boxes in an area that receives plenty of sun, possibly even a spot near the kitchen for easy access. These planters are also great for planting and growing summer veggies or spring and
summer flowers for cutting.
As you can see, methods on how to grow an herb garden is actually relatively easy. Therefore, if you love the flavors of mint, oregano, marjoram, thyme, basil, chives, sage, tarragon, lavender, rosemary, and other herbs, this would be a great option. Without doubt, cooking with fresh herbs creates a wonderful flavor that does not come from dried herbs.
Where can I buy a nice herb planter (UK)?
like a wooden crate with room for a few herbs, don't mind planting them myself but am struggling to find a nice pot / planter / crate to put them in. Needed by Sunday morning! Any suggestions appreciated...
As it is now Friday, your best bet would be to look around garden centres. You could have a look at your local off licence and see if they display wines etc in crates. Might be worth asking if you can have/buy a crate. The other alternative is to find other things to use, such as wellies, watering cans etc. A strawberry planter works well too (available from most garden centres).
Mulch pot planter: Holland Transplanter
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