Archive for March 9th, 2010

Healthy Living By Growing Your Own Herbs.

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

One of the easiest plants to grow in your garden are herbs.There are many different kinds of herb gardening tips, just as there are many different varieties.They are drought tolerant, can be grown either in the garden itself, or even in small pots, making them ideal for smaller spaces, and even in a sunny window sill. Because they have a relatively short growing cycle, it is possible to have all the fresh herbs and spices throughout the year, even in the winter time.

Growing herbs in containers can be easy for those with small spaces, and may only have a small sunny window sill. However, if you have the space, herb gardening can be a fun and rewarding experience, especially the first time you use them in your kitchen. Herb gardens don’t have to take up a lot of space, and any area just 200-400 feet square is more than adequate for all of you needs. Start with a piece of graph paper and plot out your garden, taking into consideration the size of a mature plant, and adding approximately 1 foot around each one for pruning and weeding the plants.

Herb Supplies For The Larder

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Using basic herbs in your cooking is sure to spice up the taste your food. If you are the type who loves being in the kitchen for longer periods then it is a good idea if you think of planting some herbs in your backyard or the garden. You can also plant some basic herbs near your kitchen window and then dry them of use later. Some of the most essentially used herbs in everyday cooking are rosemary, lemon thyme, basil and oregano to name a few. Many people prefer to include herbs in their regular cooking as they help in spicing up food.

Find the right place to grow them:

If you have adequate place around your home then you can plant some of these herbs. Herb plants are delicate and accordingly a site which is free from hail, wind and frost should be chosen. Also ensure that the place if kept free from pests and weeds, and if you have a pet at home, you can even fence the area where you have planted the herbs. Quality of the soil, water supply and sunlight, proper drainage are some of the factors to be considered while planting herbs. As herb plants are delicate they need to be kept in shadow most of the time as they cannot withstand strong heat.