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Gardening Advice Blogit...Quality information from a variety of experts on all aspects of Gardening for the discerning gardener. The library of gardening advice is growing fast. We invite you to check in with us on a regular basis. Choosing the right herbs for a Container Herb Garden
I want to show some of my favourite herbs for a successful container herb garden. I will group them into annual or biennial herbs and perennial herbs. The perennial herbs need a slightly different treatment long term in terms or re-potting, container size and feeding. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Choosing the right herbs for a Container Herb Garden" Growing Herbs In Containers - Care And Maintenance Tips For Growing Herbs At Home
Growing herbs in containers of course takes a little bit of effort but you are rewarded with delicious tasty and healthy greens. Herbs though need less care than a lot of flowers or vegetables. Regular watering and feeding are the most important tasks for herbs in pots. Freezing Herbs And Other Methods Of Preserving Herbs
Once you are used to having fresh herbs available for cooking all the time you will want to make sure that you have a supply ready for the winter months. Freezing herbs is a great and easy way to accomplish that. Even if you grow herbs only in a small scale you will be surprised how much of them you can save. You might also have surplus herbs during the summer that will go to waste if you don't preserve them for later use. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Freezing Herbs And Other Methods Of Preserving Herbs" How To Grow Tarragon Herb In Your Culinary Herb Garden
Growing Tarragon Herb is easy! Grow this culinary herb in containers or in the ground. Learn about the difference between a French and a Russian Tarragon plant and make the right choice for you! Be careful when buying Tarragon plants because there are two varieties of it with quite different flavours. The French Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is more aromatic but less cold tolerant. Often the flowers don't open and the plants won't produce seeds particularly if summer temperatures are low. It can only be propagated from root cuttings and runners. Take some of the runners and put them into pots during September. Over-winter the pots inside near a bright window. Permalink -- click for full blog post "How To Grow Tarragon Herb In Your Culinary Herb Garden" The Sage Plant - How To Grow A Sage In Your Culinary Herb Garden
The evergreen Sage herb (Salvia officinalis) forms a nice shrub that produces pretty purple flowers during the summer. This is a very decorative herb to add to your container herb garden. Choose a nice large pot and you will have a real looker! A good sized container is important because a Sage plant will reach a size of two foot high and wide fairly quickly. Growing Mint Herb - How To Grow Mint In A Container Herb Garden Or In The Ground
Every herb garden should include a Mint Herb plant but there are a few things you should know about mint plants before you get started! The Mint herb (Mentha piperata)is another easy to grow perennial herb. Some gardeners might be cursing it because it can get quite invasive if it likes a place. To avoid that, plant it into a container or into a garden area where it can be allowed to spread. If you want to plant it into the ground use a bucket without the bottom to restrict it from travelling. Growing Lovage Herb - An Easy To Grow Culinary Herb For Your Kitchen Herb Garden
Growing Lovage herb is easy and you can grow a Lovage plant in a container herb garden or in the ground. Lean how to grow this interesting tasting herb. The Lovage herb (Levisticum officinale) always reminds me of my grandmother. She always had lots of it growing in her garden and I remember being fascinated by its very intense flavour and scent. It would remind you a bit of celery. Lovage is a perennial herb and can grow for many years in a garden. It prefers a richer soil than most other herbs and can be added to a herbaceous border. Growing Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) As A Refreshing Culinary Herb
This hardy perennial herb has been in cultivation for over 2000 years. Lemon balm grows to about 2 feet high and 1 1/2 feet wide. They produce lots of Lemon Balm leaves. One plant is usually enough for a family. The small white flowers that appear during the summer are great for bees. If you like a splash of colour try the golden leafed forms Melissa officinalis 'Aurea' or 'Allgold'. These varieties are best planted in part shade. Growing Chives Is Easy Even If You Are A Beginner - How To Grow Chives
This herb is known by many and is a must-have! Chives are probably one of the easiest herbs to grow and they are very popular for their versatility in the kitchen. The spicy onion like flavour is great to enhance soups, soft cheeses, omelettes, pancakes or potato dishes. It is best added after cooking. The Bay Leaf Plant - How To Grow A Bay Leaf Tree As A Culinary Herb
The Bay Leaf tree (Laurus nobilis) has long been used for cooking and was a holy tree for the Greeks and Romans. Bay laurels grow into a small evergreen tree or bush up to 10 m (30 ft) high and up to 6 m (18 ft) wide. They are traditionally used for topiary shaped into pyramids, ball shapes and standard trees and look very elegant and classy in a terracotta pot! Growing Nasturtiums for Their Colorful Flowers And As A Culinary Herb!
Most people would look at Nasturtiums as being a flower but it is edible as well as very decorative and colourful. The bright orange, red or yellow Nasturtioum flowers appear during the summer. New selections include compact varieties with deep red flowers (T. majus 'Empress of India') or speckled variegated foliage (T. majus 'Alaska'). Growing Cilantro (Coriander) - How To Grow Cilantro For Delicious Tasting Meals!
Growing Cilantro and using it for cooking became popular in the western world only in the last two decades. In Asia and the Middle East it has been used for over 3000 years! This annual herb can easily be grown from seeds. It is a great herb for containers or a window sill herb garden. You can of course also grow coriander in the ground. Just remember that is is a short lived culinary herb that needs to seeded in regular intervals to have an ongoing supply! But because it is so easy to grow this it not a big deal. Growing Garden Cress Is Child's Play!
Garden Cress is a fun little herb to grow. You can grow it literally anywhere and anytime. It is child's play to grow and if you want to start kids on gardening growing cress is a great project. Within two weeks you will have fresh greens that are loaded with Vitamin C. You can watch it grow! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Growing Garden Cress Is Child's Play!" Growing Chervil Is Easy And Quick - Learn How To Grow This Underused Culinary Herb!
Chervil is probably a lesser known annual herb but it deserves a spot in your kitchen herb garden. It is easily and quickly grown from seeds. The Romans used this delicate looking herb with the fern like foliage. The flavour of chervil is very aromatic and would remind you of aniseed. You can get curly and flat leafed varieties of chervil. Both are equally good and taste the same. Gardening Tips For Growing Oregano and Marjoram How To Grow Oregano Herb In Your Basic Herb Garden
I decided to group Marjoram and Oregano together because they are so similar and closely related. Often there are varieties that are crosses between the two so that makes it hard to keep the two apart. They both belong to the same species (Origanum). There are many cultivated varieties. Very decorative and also useful in the kitchen are for example the Golden Marjoram (Origanum vulgare 'Aureum Crispum') or the Gold Tipped Oregano (O. vulgare 'Gold Variegated'). Tips For Growing Thyme Herb In Containers And In the Ground
Thyme is probably one of the most popular herbs for cooking and if you have ever used fresh Thyme for chicken you know why. The flavor of fresh Thyme leaves is quite different to the dried ones. If you want the real Thyme flavor you just don't get around to growing a few plants. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tips For Growing Thyme Herb In Containers And In the Ground" Growing Rosemary Herb Plants - Enjoy the delicious Rosemary Herb
This is definitely one of my favourite herbs. If you like to cook Italian food you just can't be without it. It is a nice evergreen herb that can easily be grown in a container in a sunny spot on a patio or balcony. The pretty blue flowers that open along the twigs in the spring cover the whole bush and are a great feed for bees. Protecting Plants From Frost Damage In The Winter Garden
Depending on your climate zone October and November are the months to get your garden ready for winter. One winter garden chore is protecting plants from frost. Preparing the garden for the winter is well worth while and will make sure that the more tender plants get through the winter without damage. Thinking about winter garden care and frost protection in time will make sure that you don't loose your favorite plants. Particularly very early or late unexpected frost do a lot of damage because the plants are not ready for the cold weather yet or have started to grow already. Read on here... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Protecting Plants From Frost Damage In The Winter Garden" Outdoor Halloween Decorations - Outdoor Halloween Decor Ideas For Your Garden
Outdoor Halloween decorations add a bit of seasonal spice to you garden space. This is the one time of the year where you can go really crazy with funky and spooky Halloween decoration ideas. Some people like it very spooky and growth...like bleeding body parts,hands with fingers missing, bones and skeletons... Others prefer the milder versions of outdoor Halloween decor like lighted pumpkin heads, ghosts or giant spiders.
Spooky decorations of course are a must if you are planning to have a Halloween party. Kids particularly love this. They will be delighted to be part of decorating porches, patios and lawns with Halloween outdoor decorations. Click here to read on... Unique Garden Decor - Garden Decorations And Ornaments For A Finishing Touch
Unique Garden Decor and ornaments will give your garden design the finishing touches. Decorative garden ornaments and fountains make your garden special and personal. Unique garden decor makes your garden different and creates focal points. Garden and lawn ornaments are the finishing touch to a good garden design. Carefully chosen decorative garden ornaments accentuate garden areas, patios or lawns and add an extra dimension to a garden area. They are like paintings on the walls of a nice house. Read on here... Growing Cauliflower - How To Grow Cauliflower Plants In Your Vegetable GardenThese gardening tips will help you with Growing Cauliflower successfully. Learn about the conditions a cauliflower plant needs to grow well. How to grow this vegetable from cauliflower seeds and the different varieties. How To Grow Onions Planting and Growing Onions In The Vegetable Garden
Learn How To Grow Onions. This versatile vegetable is always needed in the kitchen.
Learn about the different types of onions and how to store onions. Wisteria Not FloweringQuestion: I reside in an urban community but by luck and rare to the area I have a rather large yard. When I purchased the home 20 years ago said yard Permalink -- click for full blog post "Wisteria Not Flowering" Repotting PlantsQuestion: How do I know when to repot? My oleander tree is over 35 yrs old. I adopted her spring 2011. Thank you. Mary Anne Answer: Wow.. that's Permalink -- click for full blog post "Repotting Plants" Growing Broccoli - How To Grow Broccoli Plants
Growing Broccoli is not difficult and you are rewarded with a delicious vegetable. Learn about harvesting broccoli and planting broccoli and the different varieties. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Growing Broccoli - How To Grow Broccoli Plants" How To Grow Brussel Sprouts - Growing Brussel Sprouts
This tasty vegetable will enrich your winter dinners. Learn about harvesting and growing brussel sprouts and the different varieties. Permalink -- click for full blog post "How To Grow Brussel Sprouts - Growing Brussel Sprouts" Growing Dill - How To Grow Dill And Its Culinary Uses
Growing Dill plants is easy and these plants may even become a self-seeding part of any garden or yard landscape. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Growing Dill - How To Grow Dill And Its Culinary Uses" Growing Pumpkins - How To Grow Pumpkins In The Vegetable Garden
These pumpkin growing tips will help you grow loads of delicious pumpkins! Growing Carrots - How To Grow Carrots In The Vegetable Garden
Learn about planting and storing carrots, the best carrot varieties and how to protect them from pests like carrot flies. Growing Watermelons - How To Grow Watermelons
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Choosing the right herbs for a Container Herb Garden is critical for success. Here is a selection of culinary herbs that work well for growing herbs in pots.
Growing Herbs In Containers will provide you with lots of yummy herbs! These gardening tips for growing herbs in pots will help you to avoid frustrating mistakes and will make growing herbs at home a snap!
Freezing Herbs is probably the easiest way of preserving surplus herbs but this method is not suitable for all culinary herbs. Learn how to freeze herbs and other methods like drying or marinating herbs.
Every serious herb gardener needs a Sage Plant! Growing Sage herb is not difficult: grow a sage bush in a container or in your herb garden and enjoy the delicious leaves!
Growing Lemon Balm in containers or the ground is easy if you choose the right place for it. Learn how to grow Lemon Balm with these easy tips.
Growing Chives - an easy to grow culinary herb that you can enjoy all year round. Learn a few easy tricks and start growing and harvesting Chives all year round!
The Bay Leaf Plant is a lovely evergreen small tree or shrub for your containers or garden and should not be missing from your herb collection. Grow a Bay Laurel Tree if you like cooking with its aromatic leaves!
Growing Nasturtiums for flowers and as a herb is great fun. The cheerful Nasturtium flowers brighten up beds and containers. Growing Nasturtium plants makes your herb garden really pretty!
Growing Cilantro or Coriander is easy and quick.Learn how to grow, harvest and preserve cilantro and all about its uses in cooking.
Garden Cress is one of the simplest things to grow. Grow cress on your window sill during the winter and boost your immune system with lots of Vitamin C from this easy to grow culinary herb!
Growing Chervil is so easy! Learn to grow chervil and benefit from this delicate looking culinary herb even in the winter! Learn how to grow chervil and how to use it for cooking and preserving.
Tips for Growing Oregano and Marjoram for culinary delights! Include an Oregano plant in your herb garden and enjoy the aromatic foliage and pretty pink flowers.
Growing Thyme is a must if you like Italian cooking! Learn how to grow thyme indoors and outside. There are loads of culinary uses for thyme in the kitchen.
Growing Rosemary in your herb garden or containers is a real pleasure. Learn how to grow Rosemary plants and harvest lots of this delicious herb and enjoy the added benefit of the pretty blue flowers. Plant a rosemary bush in a container and harvest right outside the door!
Protecting Plants From Frost Damage - Get your garden well through the winter with adequate frost protection for plants. These winter garden tips will help you to prepare your garden for the winter.
Learn How To Grow Brussel Sprouts! 
Growing Dill is very easy. Learn how to grow Dill plants and how to use this herb. Start planting dill seeds and enjoy this decorative and tasty herb.
Learn how to grow pumpkins for Halloween and of course for eating! 
Growing Carrots is easy even if you are a beginner. 
Love watermelons? Growing watermelons is probably not as easy as growing other fruit but if you have the right conditions it is well worth giving it a try. These juicy fruits are the best thing for a hot summers day!
