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Herb Gardening Indoors

For thousands and thousands of years weown. You may want to always plant those
have turned to plants we call herbs forherbs in containers since they tend to
flavor, dye, perfume and cosmetics. We"take over" the garden.
have believed that individual herbs heldSome people swear that you must put
the power to repel insects, evil andgarden stones in the bottom of the
vampires, while others attracted thegardening container, but I dispute that
perfect lover, good luck or bees toopinion. I feel that the garden stones
pollinate our crops. For some, the usetake valuable space away from the herb
of herbs can cure headaches and burns.roots. You might want to place a small
And, of course, what would fine diningpiece of wire screening over the hole to
be without the culinary herbs?keep it from getting clogged.
Here are some tips for herb gardeningHere are some examples of which herbs to
indoors that will simulate theplant together:
conditions in an outside garden. For* For an Italian selection try Sweet
Herb gardening indoors the growingbasil, Italian parsley, Oregano,
climates need to be pretty much the sameMarjoram and Thyme. * For a lovely
as the conditions outside.scented container use Lavender, Rose
Make sure you have a sunny windowsillscented geranium, Lemon balm, Lemon
that your herbs will love. Use athyme, and Pineapple sage. * For really
container that is at least 6-12 inchesgreat salads try Garlic chives, Rocket,
deep.Salad burnet, Parsley, Celery. * And to
Get your herb plants from a good gardensay "We love French Cooking!" use
center nursery who will have plenty ofTarragon, Chervil, Parsley, Chives and
garden advice to help you with yourSage
inside garden. You will need some gardenAllow time for your herbs to grow used
equipment like a small digging gardento their new conditions. Once you see
tool, garden gloves, organic fertilizergrowth you can start using you herbs.
and some small gardening containers. YouSnip and use your herbs often to
probably already have most of theseencourage them to grow full and bushy.
garden supplies in your garden shed.When it comes to light, all herbs must
Soil is the most important aspect ofget 4 to 6 hours of sunlight a day on
growing herbs indoors. Use only topyour window sill. If your window doesn't
grade potting soil with an organicsupply that much light then purchase
fertilizer mixed in. If you think it isgarden grow lights and hang them three
too fine a soil, use a little perlite.inches above the plants. If you live in
Fertilize while potting the herbs anda very hot climate shade the herbs
they should be happy until spring. Ifduring the hottest periods. If you live
you have an herb that is not growingin a very cold climate keep the herbs
vigorously add a little organic liquidaway from the cold glass panes.
fertilizer to the water.When it comes to watering, don't let the
When you go to transplant the herb, goherbs dry out but don't drown them
one inch up in the size of the gardeningeither. Herbs do not like to sit in wet
container. If the plant is in a two inchsoil. An inexpensive water meter from
pot, go to a three inch gardeningyour garden center nursery will help
container. Leave the roots alone and bewith this important step in growing your
careful not to bruise the stem.herbs. Always use room temperature water
Don't plant oreganos, mints, lemon balmso as not to shock the herb's roots.
or bee balm with other plants becauseIf you follow all of these steps you
they will overgrow everything. Pot thesewill have a healthy herb garden all
herbs in a garden container all theirwinter on your sunny windowsill.



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