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help me with my herb garden?
I have an indoor herb garden consisting of Rosemary, Tyme and Parsley. I planted them a few weeks ago but they don’t seem to be growing, in fact they seem to be dying. They have a good amount of sunshine and water, but they also sit in front of my air conditioner that runs constantly at 70. could this be whats killing them?
Get them away from that air conditioner, it’s drying them out. If they die, you will be charged with plantacide for goodness sakes.
But what do I know, I’m just “The Really Old Guy”.
Sunshine Garden
Easy Herb Gardening – Eat Healthier With Fresh Herbs
Healthy eating requires the freshest ingredients, but oftentimes items like fresh herbs can really drain your food budget – unnecessarily. Growing a culinary herb garden to enhance your dishes is easy, low-maintenance and budget-friendly.
Your basic herb garden can be planted almost anywhere – all it takes is a little space, a little sun and a container to hold your budding garden. Herb gardens can be planted in planters on your porch, in small plots in your backyard and even on your windowsill. Windowsill herb gardens will not only fill your kitchen with the delightful fragrance of fresh herbs and add an earthy touch to your décor, they are also conveniently close to hand while you’re cooking.
Hydroponic herb gardening kits are also readily available and even more convenient than planted gardens. These self-contained gardens use UV lighting to simulate sunshine, meaning you can grow your culinary herb garden year-round. They also eliminate any need for soil or fertilizer, making them a cleaner option for a kitchen countertop. These kits are a great investment and will pay for themselves with the money you will save on grocery store “fresh” herbs.
If you decide to plant a more traditional garden rather than go the hydroponic route, your garden will require some basic ingredients:
- Sunshine – Plant your herb garden where they will get at least six hours of sunshine per day.
- Soil – Leaner soil intensifies the flavors of culinary herbs, so no need to go out and buy rich soil. Herbs also do not require any expensive soil foods, so save your money there also.
- Water – Herbs need plenty of water, but make sure the water is draining well.
- Use – Use your herbs! Regularly pinching off growths and using them to make delicious, healthy meals will keep your plants tidy and provide room for new growths.
As for deciding which herbs to plant, you have plenty to choose from. Some of the more popular culinary herbs are basil, oregano, tarragon, parsley, thyme, mint and chives. All of these herbs can set you back a few dollars for a tiny bunch at the grocery store, and all of them are incredibly easy to grow yourself. Basil, oregano and parsley in particular are very low-maintenance and will do well in any herb garden, even indoor ones.
We can all use a few extra dollars in our budget every month, and your very own herb garden is a perfect way to stop spending unnecessarily on inferior grocery store herbs. Plus, think of the satisfaction as you watch your herbs slowly sprout from seeds into healthy, fragrant plants and then into healthy, delicious dinners for you and your family.
About the Author
Perry Rosenbloom spent two summers working and exploring Glacier National Park and hopes to one day buy a cabin in Polebridge, Montana. Learn more about basic herb gardens or read reviews of atlas gardening gloves
I just recently moved onto a farm and am interested in starting a vegetable garden. I have some questions?
I live in West Virginia and we get plenty of rain and sunshine here for the next several months. The owner of the farm would be willing to plow me a small garden, maybe 25×25. I am wondering after it has been plowed, do I need to add anything to it before I can plant my vegetables? I will be planting seedlings. Also, is it necessary to hoe the garden or will that cause more harm than good? Thanks.
Brian…emailing you on FB
If it is growing a good crop of weeds it will prpbably grow good vegetables without any amendments. Once you have it growing you will have to find a way to keep down the weeds either by mowing, hand pulling , or by covering the open spaces with newspaper and a liittle soil to weigh them down.
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