Herb Garden Information, Advice and Tips
Throughout (nearly all) history herbs have been collected and cultivated by every civilization. In medieval Europe herbs were essential to every household. Almost every task was related to the use of herbs. Herbs have long been used in cheese making, as tapers for candles as soap and in brewing wines and beers. Continue reading “Herb Garden Information”
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Herbs are distinguished from other plants by the fact that they are beneficial to man – those that are effective medicines, have good flavoring properties or are nutritious to eat. As such, they can be found amongst most families of the plant world. Most herb garden plants are flowering plants which Continue reading “Herb Garden Plants”
For the complete novice, the busy worker, or for those who have limited space, the herb garden kit can offer a solution. It will make selection easier having already put types together according to their requirements, compatibility and uses. They can be helpful too, for people with impaired Continue reading “Herb Garden Kits”
The undemanding qualities of many herbs make them ideal plants for growing in pots. They can be grown indoors or out in a wide variety of containers. Sometimes a greater degree of success can be obtained by this means than growing in a garden with unsuitable natural conditions. You will be able Continue reading “Growing Herbs in Pots”
I can think of no better place to turn for inspiration for growing your own herbs than to Italy. Emulating an Italian herb garden can offer a variety of possibilities, both for beauty and for taste. Italian cuisine, famous around the world, is amongst the best and easiest Continue reading “Italian Herb Garden”
Herbs have been grown for centuries for culinary use, medicinal use and for various domestic and cosmetic uses.
The plants from a home herb garden are commonly grown for use in the kitchen, both for cooking and for adding to salads, garnishes and dressings. Growing your own herbs allows Continue reading “Home Herb Garden”