Creating a Summer Herb Garden
For anyone who cooks, they know there is nothing like fresh herbs. Fresh herbs taste so much better than dried herbs any day. So why not create a summer herb garden to have readily access to the herbs you use all the time.
Making an herb garden is simple. It does not require a lot of room. A garden is cost efficient and has many benefits too. Think of the fresh garden salad with the fresh herbs you grew yourself, how wonderful it tastes. It Makes your mouth water just thinking about it.
There are many herbs to pick from when selecting the variety to plant. With each herb planted, there are endless possibilities to use them in food and cooking. Make a list of the kinds of herbs you want or currently use all the time. This will help with the designing of the garden.
After selecting the location, prepare the area. For garden boxes, purchase soil for plants with the proper nutrients to allow for maximum growth. Avoid using any soil that recommends adding a chemical fertilizer since too much fertilizer that will harm the plants. For the garden, remove any weeds, or other plants from the area, creating a clean surface for the plants to thrive once planted.
The standard herbs used by gardeners are basil, tarragon, rosemary, thyme, chives, and Italian herbs, such as parsley, oregano, and sage. Each has a different benefit for eating and cooking.
Basil, tarragon, rosemary, thyme, chives, parsley, oregano, and sage all require well-drained soil and a lot of direct sun. It needs watered often. Taking care to keep the herbs watered and a lot of sunshine will help the herbs to thrive. Avoid too much water or direct sunlight. This will damage the herbs.
Some of the herbs planted are not just for cooking or eating. Rosemary and sage have aromas used in potpourri or in dried floral arrangements. Adding to benefits of cooking with the herbs, you can also use certain ones for crafts.
Making the decision to create an herb garden will give you pleasure and save on having to purchase the herbs from the grocery store, which can be quite costly. You will also have easy access to the herbs whenever you need fresh herbs.
