My Home Herb Garden
Complete List of Articles
Hydroponic Spice Garden 101
The principles of hydroponics make it possible for anyone to maintain a small-scale garden right on the kitchen window sill... (Read More)
Growing Weeds in Your Herb Garden
The herbaceous spring vegetable asparagus or asparagus officinalis is a prized culinary ingredient. It is typically served with Hollandaise sauce and potatoes. .. (Read More)
Growing Asparagus
The herbaceous spring vegetable asparagus or asparagus officinalis is a prized culinary ingredient. It is typically served with Hollandaise sauce and potatoes. .. (Read More)
Keeping Your Greenhouse Clean
Though proper temperatures, water, and ventilation are all important in a greenhouse, you should always remember to keep it clean. Plants respond well to a clean environment, and if your greenhouse can provide them with this environment, they will be much happier plants. The first thing to remember is not to smoke in your greenhouse or don't let those that do smoke come inside. The smoke can affect the plants and their health, not to mention that it’s a potential fire hazard.. (Read More)
A List of Garden Herbs
Part of being an herb gardener is trying out the many different herbs available to you. Check out this list of garden herbs, you may find something of interest!. (Read More)
Greenhouse Herb Gardening: Ventilation & Watering
One of the keys to successful greenhouse growing is proper ventilation. Proper ventilation in your greenhouse can solve some of your overheating problems and cool your greenhouse. Vents and fans in your greenhouse regulate the air temperature because they are constantly moving stale air out of your greenhouse while bringing in fresh air and moving this around your greenhouse. This will allow some of the excess heat to escape, and the fresh air will benefit your herbs.. (Read More)
Greenhouse Herb Gardening: Cooling
As much as you want your greenhouse to provide your plants with warmth throughout the season, too much heat can destroy your plants. A smart thing to do is to set up a thermometer inside your greenhouse, one that will give you maximum and minimum values. This way you can monitor the heat of your greenhouse and see whether or not it is becoming too hot for your herbs. Just remember that some herbs like it very warm, while others do not. Do some research on what are good temperatures for the herbs you intend to grow and strike a good balance.. (Read More)
Greenhouse Herb Gardening: Heating
Greenhouses are made of materials that naturally insulate the light and heat energy from the sun and retain it within the greenhouse. Usually the glass or plastic used provides good insulation, and the frame used for the greenhouse has insulating properties as well. During the spring or autumn, greenhouses can usually do a good amount of insulating without any help.. (Read More)
An Introduction to Greenhouse Herbs
One way to enjoy fresh herbs and their benefits all year round is to grow your herbs in a greenhouse. Also known as a hothouse, it is a structure usually made of glass or plastic and is used for growing plants. What it does is trap in heat from the sun and allows plants to grow and remain comfortable even during very cold seasons. Many herbs can be cultivated throughout the winter by raising them in a greenhouse. Not all greenhouses heat up, though. Some new innovative greenhouses can cool down or be cooled down, especially during the summer months, so it can serve dual purposes.. (Read More)
List of Companion Herbs
Print out this list of companion herbs and have a chart you can quickly refer to during planting season!. (Read More)
Companion Planting Herbs and Vegetables
In the world of companion planting, a good number of herb plants benefit from being planted next to vegetables and vice versa. Sometimes the vegetables taste better, and other times the herbs taste better. The classic example is to plant three sweet basil plants next to one of your tomato plants. The tomatoes are supposed to come out tasting sweeter. .. (Read More)
Which Herbs Make Good Companions?
When it comes to companion planting, many herbs help out fellow herbs. They can make each other taste better, grow better, and help keep insects away. In our article on garden pests, the example of planting a horseradish perimeter to keep away insects was an example of companion planting. Other times, herbs can attract the predators needed by other herbs in order to rid the entire garden of insect pests. Certain herbs can also keep some animal pests away... (Read More)
A Closer Look at Companion Planting
Companion planting is an old gardening technique that is not always supported by scientific research, but is often backed by many skilled and expert gardeners. The only support science is willing to give towards companion planting is that the growth of a variety of plants in a garden does reduce the amount of problems the garden encounters. This could be because the garden reaches a kind of equilibrium all around, and the plants benefit from this natural balance... (Read More)
Optimizing Sunlight and Water for Your Herb Garden
It's been mentioned several times throughout this site that herb plants are easy to care for. After having read everything about pests and weeds, you might be having second thoughts. Pests and weeds don't happen all the time, and they're discussed so you know how to care for your garden should they occur. You really just need to water your plants well, with your chosen watering method of choice, and optimize the sunlight in your area. .. (Read More)
What to Do About Garden Pests
There are tons of different types of pests that can affect your herb garden, and like weeds they are unwelcome. For those of you, who have chosen to start a container garden, do not think that pests are something you won't have to worry about. They can affect your container herbs too, and since the area is small, can cause a lot of damage very quickly... (Read More)
Weeding Your Herb Garden
It was mentioned in one of our other articles that weeds are one of your herb plants' worst enemy. They compete with your plants for sunlight, water and soil nutrients. Plus, they're pretty good at getting what they want, and getting it all, leaving your plants with less to work with, and struggling to survive... (Read More)
When To Water, Under and Over-Watering
Generally, it is best to water your plants in the early mornings (especially if you will be using sprinklers or shower watering) or in the late afternoons (if you can make sure the leaves can dry out before evening or not become wet at all.) These times of day are the best times because they are the times when your plants are most conducive to retaining moisture and really making the most out of their watering... (Read More)
How to Water Your Herbs
One of the most important aspects of herb garden care is proper watering. Each herb has its own preferences in terms of how much water they need. Some herbs like a lot of water, while others prefer rather dry conditions. If you are very particular about getting your herbs water requirements correctly, you can group herbs in terms of how much water they need... (Read More)
Caring for Your Herb Garden
Your herb garden can easily become your favorite hobby. After a few successful plants and enjoying herb benefits, you will find yourself wanting more and more herbs, and continuing on with your garden. Despite the hardiness of herbs, your herb garden will still need to be cared for, especially during its baby stages when both plants and soil are getting used to each other... (Read More)
Storing Your Herb Harvest
It can be difficult to say goodbye to your herb plants, especially if you enjoyed having fresh herbs throughout the season. The best way to keep fresh herbs throughout the winter season is to keep growing them either in a greenhouse or in your home. If you want to grow them in your home, keep them in the kitchen and near the window. Kitchens tend to be one of the hotter rooms of the house, and herbs can survive the winter in there. These methods can be costly, though, and storage may be a better option for you. There are several methods of storing your harvested herbs, though, and you can continue to enjoy your herbs during the winter months.. (Read More)
Harvesting Seeds for Next Season
In one of our articles, we talked about plant life cycles. Before discussing harvesting, the stages of a plant's life should be discussed.. (Read More)
Where to Plant Your Herbs
The previous article, which was about when to plant your herb seeds also discussed the subject of planting your seeds indoors. This is your first option for where to begin planting your seeds. Indoors or a greenhouse is recommended for many plants, especially those with small seeds, to ensure that germination takes place. It is usually warmer inside your home than it would be outside, and the seeds need this warmth.. (Read More)
When to Plant Your Herbs
The germination process can dictate when you plant your seeds, especially if you want your garden to be growing and blooming by a certain period. The estimated germination time of each herb is sometimes indicated on the seed packet. You can follow this estimated time and plant indoors so that you are ready to transplant by the time the frost melts, or simply sow your seeds after the frost has melted. Annual herbs do very well being planted either of these two ways.. (Read More)
Herb Gardening: Types of Seeds
There are several types of seeds divided into the manner in which they germinate or through characteristics of their growth cycle. Knowing which categories your herb plants fall into can help prepare you for what to expect in the germination and growing process.. (Read More)
Preparing Your Seeds
All plants grow from seeds. These seeds, though tiny, carry in themselves everything a plant needs to jump start their life cycle. When a seed is planted, it goes through the germination process. What happens in the germination process is that the seed begins absorbing the moisture in the soil. The seed needs this moisture, and that is why we water our seeds after planting them into a pot or the ground.. (Read More)
Introduction to Planting Your Herb Garden
There are three ways you can begin planting your herb garden. You can choose to plant your herb seeds directly into the ground, plant the seeds indoors in small containers first, or buy seedlings for replanting. The first method requires you to wait for the last of the frost to melt (if you live in a country where winter brings snow) and prepare your soil to help warm the earth. This means you will be planting your seeds around the second or third week of spring, depending on how warm it's gotten.. (Read More)
All About Organic Gardening
If you created a compost pit and are using the compost to fertilize your herb plants and soil, you are already organic gardening! Organic herb gardening means you are using all natural materials to grow your herbs. You do not use chemical fertilizers or chemical pesticides in helping or treating your plants.. (Read More)
Creating a Compost Pit for Your Herb Garden
Whenever you grow plants, you will need a bit of fertilizer. Unless your soil is abundantly rich with minerals (which remember isn't always ideal for herbs), fertilizing your plants and soil is a good way to make sure that they will grow healthy and strong. The time that you dig up your soil is also a good time to mix some fertilizer into it, making sure it gets mixed in well. You will need just a bit of fertilizer for each of the holes you prepared, about half a spade full of fertilizer per hole is a good amount. If you will be mixing your garden soil with enriched soil, though, you should not add fertilizer. Over fertilization can bad for your herbs.. (Read More)
Space Requirements and Treating Your Soil
How much space you are willing to give to your herb garden will dictate how much soil you will need to prepare and treat. If you aren't cultivating a mini herb garden or a very large classic one, a good sized herb garden will be about eighty to one-hundred square feet. It can be eight by ten feet or ten by ten feet. If you have the space to spare, this is a pretty good sized herb garden. This may sound like a large plot, but remember that you will have to space your plants out as well. If you want a more modest size, a forty to sixty square foot garden is okay for a start!.. (Read More)
An In-Depth Look at Preparing the Soil for Your Garden
If you are going to be taking your herb gardening hobby very seriously, you have to prepare the soil. After all your “paper” preparations have been made (i.e. choosing and studying herbs and deciding on a design), it's time to finally get your hands dirty and begin gardening!.. (Read More)
Mini Herb Gardens & Gardens for Your Personality
The size of a mini herb garden is relative to a person's opinion. Following standard or traditional herb garden sizes though, a mini herb garden is about twelve square feet. It usually can comfortably grow about three to four different types of herbs with roughly two to four plants per herb type. This number of herbs can make your garden a bit crowded as the plants grow though. Remember to take into consideration how tall and wide your herbs can become. If you want to maintain small herbs, and keep transplanting larger ones to give away, then two to four plants per herb should be fine.. (Read More)
Where to Put Your Containers: Window Herb Gardens
One of the best things about container gardens is that you can have your garden anywhere. Many people choose to put their gardens out on a small balcony or by a large window. Kitchen windows are also very popular, especially if the plants are still small.. (Read More)
A Container Garden and Its Designs
The last few articles discussed classic garden designs for people with rather large yards to work with. Not everyone has this luxury, though. A good amount of people who want to start gardening and enjoy the benefits of having an herb garden live in buildings in the city. Because of the lack of space and the fact that there is no soil, these garden lovers need to come up with other ways of growing herbs. The most popular method developed is to start a container garden.. (Read More)
Classic Herb Garden Designs: Cottage Design
The last three gardens all had specific and formal structures which defined them. Cottage gardens are defined by their lack of structure. They are “messy” looking when compared to any of the other three designs because they allow plants to grow relatively unrestrained. Plants can cascade over walkways and seemingly mesh into each other... (Read More)
Classic Herb Garden Designs: Knot Design
Extremely classic, and admittedly rather difficult if you're a beginner. A knot garden is characterized by plants that weave in and out of each other to create a knot-like structure at the center. Usually using around three plants to create the woven design, knot gardens were popularized in Elizabethan England and by French gardeners... (Read More)
Classic Herb Garden Designs: Formal Garden, Centerpiece
Many classic English gardens choose to have a centerpiece as a focal point of the garden. Common centerpieces include fountains, sundials, or bird baths. If you want to have a centerpiece in your herb garden because you are following this classic design, I suggest you choose a tall growing herb, and let it be the only one of its kind in the garden, or allow the garden to be bordered by this herb as well... (Read More)
Classic Herb Garden Designs: A Geometrical Garden
It's time to look at classic garden designs. If you have done a bit of research on gardens or if you have been to some old homes around England, you are likely to have seen some of these designs. Herbs were often incorporated into formal English gardens, though pure herb gardens were not developed till a little bit before the beginning of the 19th century... (Read More)
Introduction to Designing Your Herb Garden
Now that you've chosen which herbs you would like to plant, you can start considering herb garden design. The design of your herb garden should suit both your personality and the purposes of the garden. For example, many people choose to grow herb gardens for ornamental purposes, such as herb-flower gardens. This means they are likely to choose classic English garden designs and flowering herbs... (Read More)
What Herbs to Plant Depending on Season and Climate
Most herbs are hardy plants. They are usually willing to grow anywhere and with any soil condition. This doesn't mean, however that herbs do not have preferences when it comes to the climate and types of seasons. The best places to grow almost all herbs are temperate ones, not too hot and rather cool. Northern America and Europe are good places to grow herbs. Many herbs will thrive in these areas of the world because they get enough sunlight, a fair amount of water, and stay cool despite the sun. In fact, some herbs can survive the winter season and some back naturally the next spring. Some great cool climate herbs are lemon balm, mint, coriander, fennel, and chives... (Read More)
How to Choose the Right Herbs
After gaining knowledge about several herbs, you can now choose the herbs you would like to start with. Given their many different uses, debate over which herbs you are likely to use more often. This should always be your first consideration when it comes to choosing herbs. The herbs that you will use most often, or herbs which you are curious to try using for various reasons are the right herbs for you to choose. .. (Read More)
A Quick Guide to Culinary Herbs and Their Uses
The most common use for most herbs found in a home garden is the culinary use. Many gardeners specialize in creating an edible herb garden only, and nothing else. Most of the herbs found in an edible herb garden will have other purposes, though, and so creating an herb garden primarily for flavoring dishes doesn't mean you won't get to enjoy the other benefits of herbs. All the popular herbs given as a list earlier in the chapter are edible herbs, we will discuss dill, tarragon, and three others now... (Read More)
A Guide to Herbs for Home Remedies and Housekeeping
Herbs make wonderful cleansing agents around your home. Their fresh scents can be a welcome change from the many chemicals we often tend to buy, and it's a great way to put the other herbs in our garden to good use. Of the popular herbs mentioned, thyme, coriander and oregano are some of the herbs you can use as cleaning agents... (Read More)
A Guide to Beauty Herbs and Their Uses
Many herbs can serve beauty purposes, though many times they need to be mixed with other herbs in order to create the beauty treatment. Of the herbs mentioned as those popular for beginners, rosemary and basil can be used in beauty treatments. Other easy to grow herbs you can try for beauty purposes are calendula, parsley, and fennel. Beware of fennel though because it tends to be toxic to other plants, and may have to be grown separately and in a pot... (Read More)
A Quick Guide to Medicinal Herbs and Their Uses
Throughout this website, articles have discussed some of the various uses of herbs in order to highlight how beneficial it is to own an herb garden. The ones mentioned were for medicinal use, beautification, home remedies or housekeeping, and culinary use. We can consider these as categories for the uses of most herbs. Each herb has a use, and each use is likely to fall under one of these categories... (Read More)
Some Popular Herbs for Beginners
The previous article discussed the trial and error way of getting to know your herbs. While this method can work for those with a lot of time, those with less time on their hands consider it useful to have a guide to popular herbs that beginners can start with. If you are a beginner herb gardener, start your herb garden with around three to ten herbs. Three herbs are a great start for you if you are starting your garden in small pots just to see how it goes. If you have a fairly large yard, however, you can section off an herb part of your garden, and start with around ten herbs there.... (Read More)
Why Knowing Your Herbs is Important
Before starting your herb garden, it is important that you know about the many different kinds of herbs out there. Learning about herbs will help you choose which herbs will be best for your garden, and will grow well in your part of the world. Some herbs can only be grown in certain climates. Other herbs can't be grown beside any plant because their roots tend to stifle the growth of others.... (Read More)
The Benefits of Having an Herb Garden
As you begin your herb garden, you will discover the many benefits that come with growing your own herbs. Some of these benefits can be enjoyed by both you and your family, while others will be your own personal joys. When mentioned in a previous article that herb gardening is a hobby that gives you a lot in return, you may not have realized just how much you will really get!... (Read More)
A History of Herb Gardening
All ancient or old cultures have a history of using herbs. They used herbs in much the same way we use them today. Used because it was what was readily available to people of the past, herbs were constantly being tried and tested, and their secrets were passed down through generations. In the ancient world, knowledge of herbs was knowledge of health, beauty, romance, spiritual protection, religion, and happiness... (Read More)
An Introduction to Herb Gardening
Of the many hobbies out there, herb gardening is definitely one of the ones that can last a lifetime. It's something you can start while you're young and continue on to doing no matter how old you get. Unlike other hobbies, there are no risks for physical injury. The tools and technology used in this hobby rarely need to be updated, and it generally costs a lot less to maintain. What's more is that you get a lot in return from your hobby. You get herbs you can use around your home, and for various remedies... (Read More)
Why You Should Use Culinary Herbs
Nothing beats eating good food packed with nutritional value plus other health benefits. Cooking your own chow makes the eating experience substantially better, especially when you put some culinary herbs in the pot... (Read More)
Why Light Is Important For Growing Herbs Inside Your House
Owning an indoor garden comes with loads of advantages, like being able keep your plants protected from animals and bad weather conditions. It also makes your home a lot cleaner and greener looking, and gives you the convenience of having your culinary herbs nearby while cooking... (Read More)
Tips On Growing Herbs Indoors During Winter
For people who enjoy keeping their gardens outside of the house, the fun ends when the cold season sets in. There isn’t an herb that can survive the extreme cold; and even if one did exist, there wouldn’t be many gardeners willing to go out during such harsh weather just to take care of it... (Read More)
Tips For Starting A Kitchen Herb Garden
So you’re planning on starting a kitchen herb garden for the first time, and you’ve come to this article for some tips, eh? Taken that this is indeed your purpose of coming here, I’d like to congratulate you for coming to the right place... (Read More)
Herbs For Menopause: Fight The Symptoms With These Herb
When a lady reaches the menopausal stage, things can get tough for her. I’m no female, but I have aunts that are currently going through this “period” of their lives right now, and I feel bad for them. Heck I even feel bad for you, which is why I’m going to share some herbs for menopause that’ll help you fight these symptoms... (Read More)
5 Easy To Grow Herbs That Boost Your Immune System
You can buy all the immune boosting supplements made by giant pharmaceutical companies you want, but nothing beats the affectivity of the ones manufactured by Mother Nature herself. These are unprocessed, and jam-packed with nutrition that can’t be found in most commercial supplements circulating the market today... (Read More)
5 Erectile Dysfunction Herbs To Get You Back Into The Game!
This has to be one of the most embarrassing disorders that can ever happen to a man. Not being able to get a hard-on is extremely frustrating, demoralizing and can have major negative impacts on your social life. I’ve seen couples breakup because the “man” can’t get a boner during happy hour. I hate to say it but, if you can’t satisfy your partner in all aspects of the relationship, the chances of her leaving you are good... (Read More)
4 More Indian Medicinal Herbs That Lowers Blood Sugar Levels
Working out constantly throughout the week and eating balanced meals on a daily basis is a great way to avoid diabetes. However, some people are just more prone to developing diabetes as compared to the others.... (Read More)
4 Indian Medicinal Herbs That Lower Blood Sugar Levels
Keeping your blood sugar levels normal should be given importance, otherwise you could end up developing diabetes and go blind or lose a couple of limbs. Living and eating healthy and avoiding too much sugar intake should be made a priority by everybody, especially by those who have the disease in the family tree. Keeping your sugar levels low can be done through a number of methods, but one in particular that’s effective (not to mention cheap) is done through taking Indian medicinal herbs...(Read More)
Container Gardening for All Seasons
Seasoned gardeners have learned to accept that plants have life spans and growth seasons. This is true for outdoor gardens, especially those that see winter's snow. Few garden plants survive the winter frost, and gardeners have to plant again in the spring, or revive the roots of plants that can sometimes come back.... (Read More)
Fertilizer for Herb Garden
Herb gardens are one of the easiest types of gardens you can have. The plants are easy to care for and will grow in the type of soil found in most gardens. Most plants for herb garden purposes do not need any fertilizer on a regular basis. Unless the soil is particularly hard to grow with, or unless it is being planted by a serious gardener who has objectives for fertilizing, the plants should be able to grow just fine. The only time I would really recommend fertilizer for herb garden plants is when you do your initial planting, and when you do transplanting. The fertilizer will help the plants establish themselves well.... (Read More)
Growing Herbs in the Tropics
Some tropical gardeners give up growing herbs in their countries because most herbs are conventionally grown in more temperate climates. While it is definitely true that herbs are usually grown in more temperate climates, and spices are grown in hotter climates, this is just a matter of convention. Some spices will not do well in temperate conditions, but many herbs do well in the tropics. Avid gardeners in the tropics can definitely grow their herbs without a problem!... (Read More)
Caring for An Herb Plant
An herb plant is one of the easiest things in your garden to care for. This is because herbs are no fuss, hardy plants that can grow almost anywhere, and under conditions that would seem unfavorable to most other plants. Depending on what kind of herb you have, its requirements can be extremely minimal, making caring for an herb plant one of the easiest things in the world.... (Read More)
Herb Garden Plant
Beginner herb gardeners can find the thought of having an herb garden a daunting one. This is especially true for those who haven't done any kind of gardening at all. In fact, most beginner gardeners stop their gardening plans because they see it as too big a challenge. In order to get their feet wet, and get used to gardening, beginners can choose to have a one herb garden plant... (Read More)
Herbs to Plant
When beginning an herb garden, choosing which herbs to plant can take a lot of time, especially when you're unsure about what you want to make of or from your garden. Even non-beginners, like gardeners who are replanting face the challenge of choice because planting the same herbs again and again can become boring. In order to “spice up” your herb garden or be sure that you are growing herbs that you will use and enjoy, take one day or a couple of days away from the garden in order to make your decisions.... (Read More)
How to Grow Herb Garden Flowers
Very often, herbs are used for cooking, house cleaning, or to heal certain ailments. These traditional uses for herbs have been used for years. Most of the knowledge of herbs and how to grow herb garden plants are rooted in these uses. In fact, ancient herb gardeners were not only doctors, but they were also the best cooks..... (Read More)
Italian Herb Garden
Ever heard the song “Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme?” Chances are that you probably have. But did you know that this song title also pretty much recites a list of herbs often used in Italian cooking? Many people who choose to grow these herbs because of the song don't realize it, but they have just grown themselves an Italian herb garden..... (Read More)
Natural Healing Herbs
Herbs are a wonderful set of plants to grow and tend to in your garden. Not only do they have uses in cooking, home cleaning, and providing fragrance, but many herbs can help other plants and vegetables grow. There are even some herbs that keep plant pests and bugs away from the rest of the garden. While these are all very useful to us today, one of the oldest herbal uses are for healing. Natural healing herbs can still be used today, and many people find herbal remedies to be more effective than some modern ones..... (Read More)
Growing Herbs Indoors
You don’t have to be an expert gardener to grow your own greens. The easiest way to start would be to grow an herb and vegetable container garden. Home cooked meals would never be the same once you start to harvest from your own backyard – or in this case, your own kitchen or window sill. All you would need: containers, soil, a little sunlight, some seeds, cuttings or seedlings and a whole lot of love for the craft.... (Read More)
Plants and Herbs
There are many enjoyable things in the world. One of them is gardening. Plants and herbs can bring a lot of joy to your life. The act of caring for a plant and helping it grow is very fulfilling. Tending to your garden will become one of the most relaxing and therapeutic things you can ever do. It's a great stress reliever from work, and you will find that there are many other personal benefits to gardening plants and herbs ... (Read More)
A Garden Herb - Planning and Implementation
Adults are not the only ones interested in a garden herb – even kids can be interested to grow an herb garden. Involving kids is a great way to teach them about a lot of things - about science, about where our food comes from, about the values of hard work and perseverance. It’s also a great way for parents to bond with their children.... (Read More)
Container Gardening - Ideas and Solutions to Possible Problem
This article will tackle the ways on how to container-garden-troubleshoot should you encounter common problems. The idea of container gardening may be appealing, especially to those with limited space at home. You may picture out a set of containers neatly lined up against a wall, with matching hanging pots overhead. ... (Read More)
The Herb Garden Design for You!
Many people who want to start an herb garden often get stumped with how to begin and set up their garden. People often get swept away with ideal herb garden design images that they've seen on television or in movies. These are the same people who don't realize all the ins and outs of most kinds of gardening. Remember that a good gardener can work with any design, given their current gardening situation and that there are many ways to have an herb garden ... (Read More)
Container Gardening - Vegetables that are Home-Grown and Easy to Harvest
There’s an adage that says “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”. That said, home-cooked meals are a must to win him over. And getting the right taste usually means getting the right ingredients. Hence, this is where your container garden plants and vegetables will come in. . ... (Read More)
Herb Garden - How to Prepare Your Soil
The key to a good garden would be the soil you would plant on. In any plant or herb garden, soil should be 50% solid and 50% porous. This is so that there would be enough room for air and water. There should also be some space for the plant roots to grow and expand; it cannot do so if your soil is 100% packed. . ... (Read More)
Garden Herbs and Vegetables - Tips to a Bountiful Harvest
You can’t be too sure of your vegetables these days. There are pesticides used even for vegetables. Garden produce sure aren’t raised like they were used to – pest-control free and can be eaten straight from the harvest. (Yes, dirt and all.) ... (Read More)
Container Gardening Vegetables: Carrots
Are you thinking of creating a container garden for carrots? Aside from their use in the kitchen, carrots are also considered to be healthy. Did you know that before they were used for cooking, ancient Greek physicians used them and prescribed them as a medicinal tonic? . ... (Read More)
Home Herb Garden - Herbs to Grow for Stress-Related Ailments
Stress is a silent threat that grows worse over time – the more stressed out you feel, the more harm it can do to your body and soul without you even knowing what caused it in the first place. ... (Read More)
The Herbal Garden: An Introduction
In every ancient culture there is a history of the herbal garden, herbal medicine and superstition. Plants and plant mixtures were combined to flavor foods, to soothe pain, to protect against spirits, to heal physical and emotional wounds, and to enchant. ... (Read More)
The Benefits Of Having A Home Herb Garden
Having a home herb garden gives its gardener many varying benefits. While gardening may require a considerable amount of work, having a home herb garden is useful in more ways than one... (Read More)
The Perks Of Having Your Own Edible Herb Garden
True to its name, an edible herb garden is one that is composed of herbs primarily for cooking and eating. Being the most common type of herb garden, it's also one that local plant and garden stores are most knowledgeable about. This means that the beginning gardener can get a lot of help and free advice for their first crack at herb gardening... (Read More)
Five Easy-To-Grow Garden Herbs For Beginners
A beginner gardener will probably have a difficult time choosing the first few herbs for growing in his/ her garden. When looking at the list of herbs to choose from, many novice gardeners can get intimidated by the many different choices. In order not to be deterred, beginner gardeners can use this small list of five easy to grow herbs and tips for growing a brand new herb garden... (Read More)
Five More Easy-To-Grow Garden Herbs For Beginners
Beginning gardeners usually don't like getting their hands completely dirty until they've had their first few successes and really develop a love for their herb gardens. Most beginning gardeners want an easy herb garden to start with... (Read More)
How to Grow Herbs: Tips and Guidelines for Aspiring Gardeners
Once you've decided where, how large, what design, and what kind of herbs you will be growing in your garden, it's time to start growing it! Most herb plants are grown from seeds. Some plants can be grown from cuttings or seedlings, but this can be tricky for a beginning gardener, and having plants die on you is disheartening... (Read More)
Know Your Flora: What Every Beginner Should Know About Gardening Herbs
The subject of gardening herbs is simple and tricky at the same time. The most important rule is that you have to know your herbs. Think about what you will be using these herbs for, and how often you will be using them. Answers to these questions will help you figure out which herbs to plant and in what quantities... (Read More)
Herb Garden Design: Things To Consider When Planning For Your Herb Garden
The subject of herb garden design is one that many people ponder over when starting their herb garden. Sometimes people give up on the project altogether because they feel they will not be able to design one well enough. Herb garden design is quite easy, though, and just needs a little thought and judgment... (Read More)
Planting Your Herb Garden
With all your plans in place, your seeds in hand, and with all the information you need, planting your herb garden is the last step. When it comes to planting herb gardens, apart from all the other things to consider, you also have to consider your climate... (Read More)
Growing Your Herbs
In general herbs are easy to grow. Sufficient sunlight and proper watering is mostly what you will need to do when growing herbs. Remember that your herbs want a moist environment, not a wet one. ..(Read More)
Taking Care of Your Herb Garden
Most herb plants are pretty tough. They're easy to grow, and once they've grown they are also easy to care for. Herb garden care consists of making sure your herbs get enough sunlight, enough water that drains well, and fertilizer whenever any of your plants need it. Weeding and slight insect treatments (also when needed) is really all else you'll need to do. ..(Read More)
Thy Plants' Neighbors: A Quick Guide To Companion Planting
If you're really enthusiastic about it, your herb garden plants are likely to end up being very important to you. Their uses in your kitchen and home will prove them invaluable to your household. Apart from seeds, right watering and drainage, and good soil, an herb gardener also has to pay attention to the order their herb garden plants are in. ..(Read More)
Herb Garden Pots
For those who will be container or window herb gardening, it is important to familiarize oneself with the different herb garden pots or containers out in the market. Knowing the home you place your herbs in will help you take care of the herbs better. ..(Read More)
Herb Garden Seeds
As many as there are herb garden plants, there are herb garden seeds. These tiny ovules are packed with the building blocks for a new plant, and are really amazing parts of nature. You can buy your herb garden seeds at gardening stores or you can order them through the internet. One of the perks of purchasing through the internet is that you will have access to seeds from all around the world, while your local store may have a limited selection. ..(Read More)
Making Your Herb Garden Work
Making a herb garden work is half the joy of having an herb garden. Companion planting is important for your herb garden. In fact it is one of the best ways to make sure all your plants grow well. There are some plants, however that like to grow solo, and having them among your plants and herb patches will give you an extra challenge at making a herb garden work. ..(Read More)
Organic Herb Gardening
The herb garden has a long and colorful history. It has affected numerous lives from all over the world, from all points in time. Before the dawn of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, herb gardens were grown organically. Most of that changed with the coming of the quick and easy chemicals which undoubtedly help a garden along, but is by the far not the healthiest choice for herbs and plants intended for consumption. ..(Read More)
Gardeners' Guidelines On Keeping Herbs Fresh
Having a fresh herb garden is such a great thing. The dishes you can create using fresh herbs have very tantalizing flavors you can easily get addicted and spoiled about having fresh herbs around. So what happens during the winter when most herbs die for the season? ..(Read More)
Container Herb Gardening
Even if you have a large garden to work with, container herb gardening first may be a good way for you to decide if you like herb gardening or not. It is also a very neat way to garden and place herbs around the house. ..(Read More)
Herbal Tea Gardens
An herbal tea garden is a specialized herb garden that grows herbs for making tea. Having this kind of an herb garden is really wonderful as many of these herbs have soothing and sweet fragrances as an herb plant and as a tea. An herbal tea garden makes any kind of tea you fancy. You can make plain teas or teas that use just one herb, or you can experiment with blending herbs and creating different flavors for your enjoyment. ..(Read More)
Flora in Your Home: The Basics Of Indoor Herb Gardening
People who live in apartments, townhouses, or other places that don't allow the luxury of a large garden need not give up on their herb garden dreams. An indoor herb garden is slightly harder to grow because it will still need sufficient sunlight, good soil, water, and a good drainage system, but it is one that can be practical for someone in this type of living situation. ..(Read More)
Herblings: Introduction To Mini Herb Gardens
When most garden enthusiasts talk about a mini herb garden, they usually refer to herb gardens that come in small containers, or those small container herb gardens that are commercially sold. While these herb gardens are undoubtedly mini, the more correct term for them is small container herb gardens. ..(Read More)
Herbify Your Home: Ideas For Window Herb Gardens
A window herb garden is an herb garden situated by the window or windows of the home. It consists of the smaller growing herb plants, and can either be planted in containers which are placed on the windowsill, or planted directly onto the built in planter some old fashioned homes have underneath their large windows. ..(Read More)
