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Basic Herb Garden

No matter were you live, you could create a basic herb garden. A basic herb garden is not hard to create. Do you want a container herb garden or are you looking for something a bit grander like a kitchen garden or a backyard herb garden

Bench with Herbs: Sage, Parsley Thyme, Rosemary, Dill, Fennel, Basil Sorel, Chives, Tarragon


Bench with Herbs: Sage, Parsley Thyme, Rosemary, Dill, Fennel, Basil Sorel, Chives, Tarragon

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What Type Of Herb Garden Do You Want

There are a few things that you will need to get started for creating a basic herb garden. The first thing is to decide what type of basic herb garden you want. Do you want a container herb garden or are you looking for something a bit grander like a kitchen garden or a backyard herb garden.

Fresh Cuts Herbs on a Table Lavender, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme with Roses


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Decide Whether You Want To Start With Plants Or Seeds

Once you have decided the type of garden that you want to create you will need to decide if you want to create your garden from seeds or from already existing plants that you will transplant. Once you have determined the type of planting you want to do for your basic herb garden.

Herb Garden with Plant Pots, Allium and Salvia


Herb Garden with Plant Pots, Allium and Salvia

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You Will Need Some Supplies

There are a few supplies that you are going to need for your herb garden. Of course, these supplies vary depending on which type of herb garden you are creating. The list includes all the supplies necessary for both gardens. Some of the supplies are going to be the same so the list is combined for the purpose of being brief.

The items you will need are:

soil
fertilizer
seeds
herb plants
containers
and a spade

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If Using A Container You will Need To Prepare It

If you are using a container or containers to create your herb garden, prepare the container by placing the soil in it. Then depending on the type of fertilizer you are using add the fertilizer to create the growing environment. You may or may not depending on the type of soil you get want to wet the soil down before planting.

If you are, using seeds follow the planting instructions for the types of herbs you are planting. If you are using already established plants follow replanting instructions. These are usually listed with the plant, but can be found online if necessary. Make sure that you look at the lighting needs of your herbs and place them in areas that receive the right amount of light and shade to ensure proper growth.

Herbs in Wheelbarrow and Pots Bay, Rosemary, Lavender, Sorrel, Thyme, Chives, Sage, Basil


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If Your Garden Will Be Outside You Will Need To Prepare The Soil

For kitchen gardens weed and till the area to break up the soil and remove any large objects like rocks. Then add in the top soil and fertilizers and plant the seeds or transplant following the same as above instructions.

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  • deckdesign May 24, 2012 @ 12:05 am | delete
    Thanks for the information. I'm starting a herb garden this year. My thyme in a pot survived through the winter and I purchased some basil on the weekend. Will get a few more herbs and start planting.
  • ourcanines Mar 20, 2012 @ 11:04 am | delete
    Great lense.. I have been wanting to do an herb and veg garden.. I think this year is the year... Thanks!!!
  • UdeyJohnson Mar 15, 2012 @ 10:25 pm | delete
    You've inspired me. I've got a perfect place for this. Now if I can find some time.
    Great lens!
  • Funny_Beekeeper Mar 12, 2012 @ 4:20 pm | delete
    This is just the information I was looking for. Nothing better than fresh herbs from your garden - this is what I would like to achieve this spring.
    Thank you for this lens, it sure deserves a big like from me ;)
  • jercow75 Feb 27, 2012 @ 6:18 pm | delete
    I really want to do this with my kids. We are going to start by using jars kept on the front porch when it starts to warm up. If it goes well, we'll move to larger pots in the backyard. Great lens. Thanks for the info.
  • franstan Jul 31, 2011 @ 9:55 pm | delete
    Great lens
  • beardvc Jun 22, 2011 @ 8:26 am | delete
    real good info
  • gogolf162 Jun 5, 2011 @ 6:31 am | delete
    Good lens. Very detailed. I like how you put the vines with the pictures.
  • GonnaFly May 30, 2011 @ 5:36 am | delete
    What a beautifully presented lens!
  • LisaAuch May 28, 2011 @ 3:52 am | delete
    I came on the tour bus to another neighbourhood! Fant-blinkin-tastic lens. My hubby inspired me to visit the gardening topic as he is busy building new decking area, I will now get him to include a few shelves where I can indeed potter about. Blessed
  • A-Redneck May 25, 2011 @ 12:34 pm | delete
    You make gardening look absolutely gorgeous. I love the little wheelbarrow.
  • MonikaWeise Apr 24, 2011 @ 11:40 am | delete
    Favorited this one - I need to get busy and get started on this!
  • Momsbusy247 Apr 1, 2011 @ 1:00 pm | delete
    I love planting herbs, I am especially fond of Basil.
  • cannedguds Mar 30, 2011 @ 8:34 pm | delete
    I really like to learn how to grow my own herb garden! As a matter of fact, I have made my own lens about this topic! You can check it out and maybe correct some points if ever I made some mistakes! But, I'm sure that the tips you have shared here are true! Thanks for sharing this lens!
  • Frankster Mar 22, 2011 @ 9:27 pm | delete
    Excellent lens. I love plants and gardening and just don't make the time to do much of it. Luckily I like succulents and they tend to take care of themselves. ;-). Other than that I make terrariums. I can make them in a day and they pretty much take care of themselves too. My cats can't eat them that way either. I make a lens on terrariums if you are interested. Bear hugs, Frankster
  • SereneSea Mar 15, 2011 @ 11:42 pm | delete
    I love your herb garden lens and the layout. I can feel the aroma and freshness of the herbs already.Thumbs up.
  • Tipi Mar 2, 2011 @ 10:08 pm | delete
    I feel better just stopping by this beautifully constructed lens, it all shouts fresh!
  • nightbear Mar 2, 2011 @ 11:43 pm | delete
    a little spring fever I take it?
  • Tipi Jan 2, 2012 @ 8:52 pm | delete
    Just a little! I love it when those blessing wear-off, and I get to bless a beautiful lens again.
  • ShamanicShift Jan 31, 2011 @ 3:29 pm | delete
    Thank-you for this inspiration and encouragement to include more herbs in my indoor and outdoor rock-gardens this year -- blessed by a SquidAngel!
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