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Fresh herbs add so much flavor to foods, but they can be quite expensive in the grocery and there is always the question of what chemicals were used in growing them. The solution to this dilemma is to grow your own.

Twitter is a buzz with more information about growing herbs. Here is a TwttrList of the most informative herb gardening tweets that I could find.

Culinary Herbs are Easy to Grow 

Most herbs are easy to grow and can be grown in the ground or in pots. Of course, an herb garden, especially one located near the kitchen is ideal, but in the deep south, where we live, it is difficult to grow some herbs in the ground. The weather is just too hot and humid during summer and often is too wet in spring.

So I grow those dry climate and Mediterranean herbs like thyme, rosemary, oregano and others in large pots containing well drained soil mixed with soil polymers. The soil polymers retain moisture in the soil during periods of drought so I don't have to water as often. We also have a drip hose woven around in the pots so that when we do have to water, it all goes to the plants. The container herb garden is located right by the kitchen door, so that I can step out and snip off fresh leaves whenever I need them.

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Southern Herb Growing 

Southern Herb Growing

Southern Herb Growing

by: Madalene Hill, Gwen Barclay

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Herbs We Grow 

Fennel Flowers and Young Seeds


Some of the herbs that we have been successful in growing in containers are:
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis
Oregano, Origanum vulgare
Thyme, Thymus spp.
Sugar Plant, Stevia spp.
Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis
Borage, Borago officinalis
Bay Laurel (Bay leaf), Laurus nobilis
Chives, Allium schoenoprasum
Garlic Chives, Allium tuberosum
Basil (several kinds), Ocimum spp.
Several kinds of Mint, Mentha spp.
Fennel, Foeniculum felicinum
Parsley (Italian), Petroselinum
Catnip, Nepeta cataria
Summer Savory, Satureia hortensis
Chamomile (German), Matricaria chamomile
Dill, Anethum graveolens

Soil Polymers Retain Moisture 

Zeba 'Quench' 52oz - More Water. More Plant.

Zeba 'Quench' 52oz - More Water. More Plant.

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featured lens Sage - Cultivation and Medicinal Uses

Sage (Salvia officinalis) has been used medicinally since ancient times. The name 'sage' means "safe" or "cure" - referring to the plant's healing powers. All plants of the genus Salvia are part of the Mint family. While it is true that sage has bee...

featured lens Chives - Cultivation and Medicinal Uses

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a member of the onion and garlic family. The plant has long grass-like leaves that are hollow, growing from small bulbs. Chives flower in late spring and early summer with small round lavender or pink flowers. After...

featured lens Lemon Balm - Cultivation and Medicinal Uses

Lemon balm (melissa officinalis) is a fragrant, showy herb that will grow in almost any soil to brighten up your garden. Lemon balm - also called "melissa," "balm," or "bee balm" - smells a lot like lemon furniture polish, and in fact, can be used t...

featured lens Rosemary - Cultivation and Medicinal Uses

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) grows naturally and abundantly near the Mediterranean seashore in Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Tunisia. The name, 'rosemary' means "dew of the sea" and as a culinary spice, rosemary has been used in many Mediterranea...

How to Plant a Potted Herb Garden 

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Herb Garden Calendar 

Herb Garden 2010 Wall Calendar - $ 15.99
Herb Garden Wall Calendar: Fill your year with the sweet scent of lavender, the savory fragrance of rosemary and the delicate freshness of Sherri Buck Baldwin's Herb Garden. Beautiful herbs, birdhouses, and other garden treats are illustrated with detail for you to enjoy every day. Each Wall Calendar opens to a generous size and is printed on embossed linen paper with a brass grommet for reinforcement.

Using Herbs 

What's the point of growing culinary herbs if you don't use them in cooking? Here are some lenses that have recipes and more information about using the herbs that you grow.

featured lens Cooking with Herbs

Culinary herbs liven up any dish and the right combination can really make them stand out. Here are some recipes for herb blends, Herbed vinegar, butter and sauces that are sure to please.

featured lens How to use fresh herbs

Are you using dried herbs because you think that preparing and chopping fresh herbs is too much trouble? Not sure how to get fresh herbs ready for your recipes? Fresh herbs add a wonderful FRESHER flavor to your meals along with an extra helping of...

featured lens Simple Guide to Cooking with Herbs and Spices

Most households have herbs and spices in their pantry or spice rack. Some do use them and some other seem to forget they're even there... except for the classic salt and pepper, that is. Among the people who use herbs and spices, few know what they...

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When Robert Lawson wrote and illustrated Rabbit Hill over 60 years ago he was ahead of his time in the way he felt about sharing his part of this earth with the indigenous animals. For years, we have been using many of the gardening "techniques" that...

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"Sustainability, Green Living, growing your own produce", we hear these words more and more as prices soar and the economy plummets. But how many people really do any of it? Do the city dwellers have little patio or balcony gardens. Are the suburbani...

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