|
     
|
|  |
Growing Herbs In Your Own Home-made Garden
by Riccardo Calder
http://www.yaherbs.com
Have you ever noticed that many of the best recipes use
fresh herbs instead of their dried up equivalents? The
dried spices found in the spice aisle in the grocery store
don~t have the same delightful flavor and zest that a fresh
herb adds to a dish. Where can the ardent gourmet turn to
when the ordinary local grocery store caters to the mediocre
taste bud? Why not consider growing your own indoor herbs!
For that just right flavor and aroma inside your gourmet
dishes, the little extra time needed to have your own supply
on-hand is worth the effort to have completely fresh herbs.
Herbs may add a delicate flavor to foods but don~t let this
lead you to think that these are delicate plants. Some
herbs grow so prolific that they~re labeled ~invasive~. In
garden-talk, that means these hardy plants will take over an
area of a garden. Therefore, it~s much easier to grow herbs
indoors in a dedicated area. To begin, use a variety of
small to medium flowerpots with drainage holes in the bottom
that match your d~cor well and pick out a couple herbs that
will add interest to your dishes and look good in your
surroundings. Scoop in some potting soil and prepare the
soil for planting according to the bag~s directions.
Decide which herbs are your favorites that you would like to
try growing. Any of these herbs make a good choice for
starting your herb growing adventure: basil, thyme, sage,
chives and rosemary. Purchase a packet of seeds or starter
plants from your local greenhouse or nursery. If it is
winter and your local garden centers are closed, you can
buy seed packets online any time of year. Plant herb seeds
according to the package directions, being careful not to
plant the tiny seeds too deep.
While people think the window sill is a great place to put
plants so they can get sun, by the window will be too cold
for your seedlings, especially if you live in a cold
climate. Position the flower pots so that the plants will
get sun for about six to eight hours per day. Water your
herbs when the top of the soil in the pot feels dry. If
you are afraid of watering plants, there is a
thermometer-like device that lists plant names available
from garden centers. You simply place this thermometer in
the soil and it tells you whether your type of plant needs
water. Be sure to have a plastic drip pan for flower pots
to catch the water that drains through the drain holes.
Remember, just about anyone can grow a Chia pet. So you
too can grow your own herbs. When the plants have grown,
simply snip the amount of fresh herb that you need with
your kitchen scissors. Your favorite gourmet dishes that
you so carefully prepare from scratch will turn out even
tastier with your own home-grown herbs.
Submit An Article
|
©
COPYRIGHT 2005 ALL
RIGHTS RESERVED altagardening.com
|
Get Exposure For Your Site! Advertise with us.
Click
Here For Details
on a Great Deal! |
|
|
Would you like
more information on gardening?
Sign up here for our mailing list. You will get great information
before it becomes available on our website!
|
|
