Basic Herb Garden

Tips for Starting an Indoor Herb Garden

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:26:11 -0500

Starting an indoor herb garden is a rewarding and relaxing way to spend your free time. Herbs are plants that are grown for their various uses. Many herbs can be used for seasoning food and beverages, fragrancing soaps and lotions, making potpourri and more. Herbal medicine has been practiced for thousands of years and is still practiced by modern herbalists and alternative healers. There are many options when growing herbs indoors. The first decision you need to make is what kind of herbs to g... Tags: Starting An Indoor Herb Garden

Herb Garden Indoor Growing Tips

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:26:11 -0500

You may find many of the herb growing kits have a theme. For example, you may want a cat garden for your favorite feline. With a cat garden, you want to place your herbs where your kitty can reach them easily. Examples of plants you may find in a cat garden include grasses like wheat and barley and herbs like catmint and catnip. One of these gardens is perfect for the indoor cat that does not get to chew on greens outdoors. Another type of garden is the kitchen garden. Most commonly grown in a ... Tags: Herb Garden Indoor

The Decorative and Functional Uses for Herb Garden Markers

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:26:11 -0500

Herb garden markers are signs that are staked into the ground. At their most functional, they are used to designate what is growing in a particular area. However, these markers have more than just functional uses. They are often quite decorative and can add beauty to your garden area. Some gardeners actually collect vintage markers as a hobby. You don't have to use markers in the garden, either. You can even use them as an interesting piece of home decor. Markers come in many different designs ... Tags: Herb Garden Markers

Creating an Herb Container Garden Plan

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:26:11 -0500

Herbs are beautiful and useful. They can be used for fragrance, food and sometimes even medicine. Of course, if you want to use herbs for their medicinal properties you should consult your physician and/or a licensed herbalist. When devising your garden plan, you will first need to decide what kind of herbs you want to grow. There are all kinds to choose from. Popular herbs include lavender, chamomile, oregano, sage, rosemary and mint. You will find that many herbs can be used for more than on... Tags: Herb Container Garden Plan