THE HERB GARDEN--Lo Cost Seeds and Plants
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Grow Your Own Herbs--Indoor and Outdoor Herb Gardens
Herbs have been used for thousands of years and are still used everyday in everyone's life whether it's realized or not. Herbs are used in many health based products as well as the every day meal. I consciously choose herbs to spice my meals and make my teas because they contribute to my health. On this lens you will find a list of common herbs and their uses as well as places to obtain these herbs.
When planting an outdoor garden--February is the time to start planning and March is the time to start planting. To prepare your garden for the spring seeds, make sure that you condition the earth. This should be done at least for 2-3 months before you plant. To do this, break up the ground where you intend to plant. Spread compost over the area and water it. Place a dark plastic bag over the area (like a thick garbage ); you can put rocks around it to hold it down. After about a week, you will see a definite improvement in your gardening area. The ground will become richer and more pliable. Turn the earth, put more compost down and cover it. After about a month--you will have some of the richest and fertile earth to plant in. You should especially do this during the rainy season. The water will help the nutrients to soak into the earth even with the plastic covering it.
All of these herbs can be grown indoor and mostly year round. There are cheap books available that will give you a lot of information about this on this lens.
When planting an outdoor garden--February is the time to start planning and March is the time to start planting. To prepare your garden for the spring seeds, make sure that you condition the earth. This should be done at least for 2-3 months before you plant. To do this, break up the ground where you intend to plant. Spread compost over the area and water it. Place a dark plastic bag over the area (like a thick garbage ); you can put rocks around it to hold it down. After about a week, you will see a definite improvement in your gardening area. The ground will become richer and more pliable. Turn the earth, put more compost down and cover it. After about a month--you will have some of the richest and fertile earth to plant in. You should especially do this during the rainy season. The water will help the nutrients to soak into the earth even with the plastic covering it.
All of these herbs can be grown indoor and mostly year round. There are cheap books available that will give you a lot of information about this on this lens.
Contents at a Glance
Cooking Herbs For Your Garden
These are some common garden herbs that are used in the every day cuisine. This list includes the name of the herb, the height that it grows to,(first number); and the space that it will take up in your garden (second number). There are also germinating and growing hints, and common uses.
Parsley 6" 6"
Grow from seed. Slow to germinate. Sun. Biennial.
Brings out flavors of other herbs. High in vitamin C.
Basils 20-24" 12"
Grow from seed. Sun. Use in anything with tomatoes.
Borage 24" 12"
Grow from seed, self-sowing. Grow in dry, sunny areas.
Young leaves in salads for cucumber flavor.
Chervil 10" 3-6"
Sow in early spring. Grow in partial shade
Leaves used in soups and salads.
Savory 36" 3-6"
Sow in early spring. Grow in partial shade.
Leaves used in soups, salads, meat dishes, rice dishes
Lemon Verbena 36" 36"
Tender perennial; propagate from cuttings. Grow in sun or partial shade.
Strong lemon scent. Used in tea
French Tarragon 24" 24"
Sun or semi-shade. Grow from cuttings or division.
Aromatic; great with fish or chicken.
Oregano 24" 9"
Grow from seed, cuttings, or division. Needs sun.
Flavoring for tomato/pasta dishes.
Rosemary 3-6' 12"
Grows in well-drained nonacid soil from cuttings. Sun. Pretty hardy plant. Plant in protected site.
Leaves flavor sauces, poultry, soups. Good for meats, rice.
Thyme 8-12" 12"
Light soil, well-drained. Renew every 2-3 years. Cutting or division. Sun.
Aromatic foliage for seasoning meats, stews, fish; Herbal teas.
Sage 18" 12"
From seed or cuttings. Sun. Renew every 3-4 years.
Seasoning for meats, especially pork; Herbal teas.
Mints 1-3' 18"
Grow from cuttings or division. Sun or partial shade.
Aromatic; used as flavoring, seasoning, and herbal teas.
Dill 24-36" 12"
Seed sown in early spring in sun or partial shade
Feathery foliage and seeds used in flavoring and pickling
Coriander 24" 18"
Seed. sown in spring in sun or partial shade Seed used in confections, leaves in salad, oriental and eastern food.
Parsley 6" 6"
Grow from seed. Slow to germinate. Sun. Biennial.
Brings out flavors of other herbs. High in vitamin C.
Basils 20-24" 12"
Grow from seed. Sun. Use in anything with tomatoes.
Borage 24" 12"
Grow from seed, self-sowing. Grow in dry, sunny areas.
Young leaves in salads for cucumber flavor.
Chervil 10" 3-6"
Sow in early spring. Grow in partial shade
Leaves used in soups and salads.
Savory 36" 3-6"
Sow in early spring. Grow in partial shade.
Leaves used in soups, salads, meat dishes, rice dishes
Lemon Verbena 36" 36"
Tender perennial; propagate from cuttings. Grow in sun or partial shade.
Strong lemon scent. Used in tea
French Tarragon 24" 24"
Sun or semi-shade. Grow from cuttings or division.
Aromatic; great with fish or chicken.
Oregano 24" 9"
Grow from seed, cuttings, or division. Needs sun.
Flavoring for tomato/pasta dishes.
Rosemary 3-6' 12"
Grows in well-drained nonacid soil from cuttings. Sun. Pretty hardy plant. Plant in protected site.
Leaves flavor sauces, poultry, soups. Good for meats, rice.
Thyme 8-12" 12"
Light soil, well-drained. Renew every 2-3 years. Cutting or division. Sun.
Aromatic foliage for seasoning meats, stews, fish; Herbal teas.
Sage 18" 12"
From seed or cuttings. Sun. Renew every 3-4 years.
Seasoning for meats, especially pork; Herbal teas.
Mints 1-3' 18"
Grow from cuttings or division. Sun or partial shade.
Aromatic; used as flavoring, seasoning, and herbal teas.
Dill 24-36" 12"
Seed sown in early spring in sun or partial shade
Feathery foliage and seeds used in flavoring and pickling
Coriander 24" 18"
Seed. sown in spring in sun or partial shade Seed used in confections, leaves in salad, oriental and eastern food.
Savory Seeds
A flavorful herb that is widely used when cooking various meats. (Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Fish, Tofu)
Oregano Seeds
A very tasty herb in many cuisines.
Herbs For Your Health
A short list of some herbs used in health applications and their uses
Herbs have many uses--you can make teas and extracts with them for health and beauty purposes, or you can cook with them for very tasty meals.
This is a list of common herbs and plants (many you will recognize) which are used for health purposes as well as culinary purposes. The leaves, the flowers, and the fruit are usually used for teas, cooking, and herbal packs.
Açaí Berry-- contains vitamin B1, B2, B3, vitamin E, vitamin C, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, fiber, proteins, and good fatty acids into small volumes of fruit. Açaí can be used to fight and regulate cholesterol levels in the body
Aloe Vera-- known for its healing abilities, is an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and restorative, helps repair skin that has been damaged or that is suffering from a skin condition like eczema, can also be made into a juice where it is used to aid in digestion, ease muscular conditions and allergies.
Astragalus--is useful for strengthening the body against viral infections of the respiratory tract and heart
Basil-- is a carminative and disinfectant. Makes a stimulating and refreshing tea.
Bugbane-- is useful for hot flashes, vaginal dryness
Borage -- promotes healthy circulation, eases common PMS symptoms, beneficial for improving the symptoms of acne, eczema, and psoriasis
Boswellia-- is an anti-inflammatory agent
Burdock-- helps to cleanse the body from the inside out
Calendula-- a good treatment for cuts, scrapes, bruises, etc
Cayenne Pepper-- is an anti-inflammatory agent, and is good for hangovers!!
Chamomile-- is said to help the nervous system and digestive system
Comfrey-- know for the topical treatment of burns, skin ulcerations, abrasions, lacerations, insect bites
Echinacea-- supports disease resistance
Goldenseal-- is in many herbal salves and ointments as a contact disinfectant
Hawthorn-- is considered a herbal heart tonics
Nettle-- a potent herb with a long history of use in cold remedies
Passion Flower--recommended as a general nerve tonic
Valerian --The Greeks used valerian roots to help them fall asleep, and that use holds up to this day
This is a list of common herbs and plants (many you will recognize) which are used for health purposes as well as culinary purposes. The leaves, the flowers, and the fruit are usually used for teas, cooking, and herbal packs.
Açaí Berry-- contains vitamin B1, B2, B3, vitamin E, vitamin C, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, fiber, proteins, and good fatty acids into small volumes of fruit. Açaí can be used to fight and regulate cholesterol levels in the body
Aloe Vera-- known for its healing abilities, is an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and restorative, helps repair skin that has been damaged or that is suffering from a skin condition like eczema, can also be made into a juice where it is used to aid in digestion, ease muscular conditions and allergies.
Astragalus--is useful for strengthening the body against viral infections of the respiratory tract and heart
Basil-- is a carminative and disinfectant. Makes a stimulating and refreshing tea.
Bugbane-- is useful for hot flashes, vaginal dryness
Borage -- promotes healthy circulation, eases common PMS symptoms, beneficial for improving the symptoms of acne, eczema, and psoriasis
Boswellia-- is an anti-inflammatory agent
Burdock-- helps to cleanse the body from the inside out
Calendula-- a good treatment for cuts, scrapes, bruises, etc
Cayenne Pepper-- is an anti-inflammatory agent, and is good for hangovers!!
Chamomile-- is said to help the nervous system and digestive system
Comfrey-- know for the topical treatment of burns, skin ulcerations, abrasions, lacerations, insect bites
Echinacea-- supports disease resistance
Goldenseal-- is in many herbal salves and ointments as a contact disinfectant
Hawthorn-- is considered a herbal heart tonics
Nettle-- a potent herb with a long history of use in cold remedies
Passion Flower--recommended as a general nerve tonic
Valerian --The Greeks used valerian roots to help them fall asleep, and that use holds up to this day
Valerian Seeds
A Perrinial Plant
Makes a nice soothing restful tea
Echinacea
These are marvelous herbs
Borage Seeds
This plant promotes healthy circulation, eases common PMS symptoms, helps improve the symptoms of acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
LEMON VERBENA
Also known as ALOYSIA TRIPHYLLA
Calendula
Nice tea that helps to cleanse you from the inside out
Russian Tarrogon Herb Seeds
Wonderful Indoor/Outdoor Plant
Astragalus
This herb is useful for strengthening the body against viral infections of the respiratory tract and heart.
Herb Books and Indoor Gardens
Here are more herbs for you to browse through
Herb Plants and Seeds
Fresh, Fresh, Aloe Vera
Goldenseal..Get your fresh Goldenseal
Goldenseal Root Systems for Planting
Herb Seeds and Hydro Gardens
Tools For Your Herbs
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