Posted on August 9, 2007 in latest news
What is Herb Gardening?
Just like you have out-and-out vegetable or rose gardens, you can have Herb Gardens wherein you can grow your own herbs.
Classification of Herbs
Basically, herbs are classified into four categories– culinary, aromatic, ornamental and medicinal.
- Culinary Herbs- Culinary herbs are those that you use in cooking to add flavor and fragrance to your food. Example: Mint, Thyme, Savory, Basil, Chives and Marjoram
- Aromatic Herbs- Aromatic herbs are those used for perfumes, scent linens or prepare aromatherapy oils. Example: Mint, Lovage, Rosemary and Marjoram.
- Medicinal Herbs- Medicinal herbs are herbs that have healing properties. Example – Alfalfa, Angelica, Dill, Sage and Saffron
- Ornamental Herbs- Ornamental Herbs are those herbs that have beautiful and bright colored foliage and flowers that add charm to your garden. Example- Mint, Thyme, Chives and Lavender.
Types of Herbs
- Annual Herbs: Annual herbs are herbs that bloom only for one season and die. Eg: Coriander, Dill, Basil, Anise, Summer Savory and Chervil.
- Biennial Herbs: Biennial herbs are herbs that live for two seasons but bloom only during the second season. Example-Parsley
- Perennial Herbs: Perennial Herbs bloom every season from the time they are established. Example- Mint, Fennel, Chives, and Lovage.
Growing your own herbs
- You can start with perennial herbs like Mint if you are a beginner or any other perennial herb like Chives, Sage, Sweet Marjoram or Thyme.
- These herbs propagate from seed so you can easily grow them.
- Most of the seeds germinate in about 2-3 weeks and grow up to 2 feet tall.
- Most of these herbs grow well in rich soils so make sure your soil favors your herbs.
- You can pick the young and tender leaves of your herb plants and use them as you please.
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