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Plant
an Herb Garden In Your Kitchen
Whether your home is large, small, or you
live in an apartment – an herbal garden can add not only variety
and spice to your cooking but also a bit of decoration to your
home. Herb gardens can be grown both indoors and out. It is
relatively easy to grow an herb garden and handy to have those
herbs you like within easy reach while you are cooking.
When planning your herb garden you want to pick a location
that has an abundance of sunlight and warmth. Those who have
enjoyed herb gardens usually choose to locate them in their
kitchen. There are several reasons for this the first of which
is how handy the herbs are during meal preparations. Usually
the kitchen receives a great deal of sunlight and of course,
the water is nearby when the herbs need it. Although the kitchen
is not the only location for an herb garden, especially if
you live in a high rise or an apartment where you have no windows
or very small ones in your kitchen area, look around your home
for an area where there is sunlight and warmth.
Before you buy your seeds or seedlings, you need to plan your
herb garden. You can start with one or two herbs of your choosing
or troughs with several different types along with edible flowers.
You will enjoy how growing your own herbs transforms the delights
of cooking. As you pinch off a bit of chives or parsley and
add them to your dishes you will smile with delight at having
used your own home grown herbs.
Deciding which
herbs you want to grow is often times the most
difficult part of starting your herb garden. The best way to
decide the herbs to grow is to consider the meals you love
to prepare the most, or the meals you have always wanted to
try to prepare. Another consideration is to start with the
herbs that are the easiest to grow. Although, most of the herbs
are not that difficult to cultivate, as with any plant there
are some that are easier than others. Another way to decide
which herbs you may want to start with is to look in your cabinets
and see the dried herbs you have purchased and start with those.
Choosing the pots
to grow your herbs in depends on the type
of herb garden you want. If you are going to use individual
pots, instead of buying, them look around your home for any
type of item you can use as a pot that you no longer utilize.
Have you noticed a chip of two on a special coffee mug – this
is a great “pot” for your herbs. Let loose your creative side
and you will find some beloved treasures that you can turn
into great pots for your herb garden. Using special items in
your home is a great way to add your personal touch and style
to a very functional herb garden.
Once you have decided on the location and the
types of herbs you want in your garden do not simply plant
the seeds. You
first need to soak them in water for approximately two to four
hours. While the seeds are soaking you can begin to prepare
the pots, fill the containers with the potting soil mixture.
If you purchased seeds, sprinkle them over the soil and then
cover them with about a ¼ inch of soil. If you have
purchased seedlings, create a small hole and bury the seedling
roots. You want to bury them the same depth that they were
in previously. Now that you have planted the seeds and/or seedlings,
water them, place them in a warm place, and enjoy the effort
you put into your own personal herb garden. Before long, you
will be able to enjoy fresh herbs with your meals.
When your herb garden is thriving and filling your home with
fragrant aromas, you may not want to snip them off but remember
that there is no match for fresh herbs. If this is your first
herb garden, it will not be long before you expand it to grow
more herbs and soon will be enjoying the delights of a variety
of flavors to choose from while you prepare special meals for
friends and loved ones.
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