Thursday, June 26, 2008

Gardening with Herbs

You may use them every time you cook but you may not realize how easy it is to grow your own.
When you plant a garden of herbs you can enjoy fresh herbs with your meals everyday.
Because herbs are great when they are grown indoors it does not matter when you decide to start your herb garden.

The main thing you need to remember is that herbs need great soil, good lighting, and a warm temperature in order to grow successfully.
If you can provide these three ingredients and add a little time you can enjoy fresh herbs conveniently and easily right from your own herb garden.

Some of the more popular herbs to grow include: Chives, Oregano, Cilantro, Basil, and Parsley but you can grow any combinations of herbs that you wish to grow.

To get started in your herb garden you need to find a nice spot in your home that provides warmth and light. If you have a problem locating a place try using artificial lighting in order to make your herb garden grow.

With artificial lighting you can put your herb garden anywhere you would like. Next you need a pot or box to plant your herbs in. Add your soil, fertilize it if necessary and then add your herbs to it.

Always add enough water to give your seeds a good start and then water as often as needed. Check to make sure that the light is not too much for the herbs but it is enough to supply light to the herbs in order to make them grow.
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