Are you having problems starting your own herb garden? You can easily overcome these difficulties by following some simple Rosemary and garlic herb gardening tips. The best time of the year to plant a herb garden is in spring, because it’s a good time for the soil to receive the needed nutrients. If you are…
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Ornamental Sages or simply ornamental sage, as most of you know them, is one of the most beautiful and tasty herb plants you can grow. It grows easily in many types of soil and conditions, being especially pleasant when planted in a sunny or partially shade garden. The ornamental sage can be placed in your…
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When you are just beginning to learn about herb gardening you will undoubtedly ask the question: what conditions do herbs grow in? This is a very good question. You will want to know what you can plant your herbs in so that they can grow to their maximum potential. It is also important to know…
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Growing trailing herbs as a hobby requires similar principles to those of growing herbs in the garden. Plant the herbs into the garden beds before the first frost. Be sure to dig a hole with the soil, then add about a half a pound of topsoil (compost) to the bottom of the hole. Most herbs…
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Designed to save you valuable space, the Stepped Herb Garden is designed to create a focal point for any kitchen. With a tiered design, you can grow all your favourite herbs across the three individual planters on this list. The secret to growing herbs indoors is in the timing and the space they need. There…
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If you are just starting to get into growing herbs, you may have some questions about what herbs can you grow hydroponically. The fact is that there are a wide variety of different herbs and they can be planted almost anywhere. Most people think of indoor growing herbs as being the only way to grow…
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Even herbs grown primarily in pots (both outdoors or indoors) need regular applications of organic fertilizer to help keep them healthy. The frequency and method of application also vary greatly by brand and product. There’s a lot that goes to keep your herb garden healthy and happy! Here are some facts that you may not…
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African blue basil, also known as African purple basil, is a cross between night-shade basil and dark opal ore. It’s one of the few true perennial herb varieties, which means it can’t produce seeds for the next year. If you want to grow a plant for the coming season, or simply for your collection, it’s…
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Learning how to have a successful herb garden begins with learning how to identify the best herbs for your garden. Most gardeners are surprised to learn that there is no right or wrong way of growing herbs, but rather a mix of common sense and experimentation that yields the best results. Some herbs will do…
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The number of people interested in learning how to build vertical herb gardens continues to climb. More people are realizing the health benefits of growing their own herbs in containers. Vertical growing allows you the freedom to move your plants up higher in containers. They can be moved where they fit. Here are some things…
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