Herb Gardening 101
by Kristina Zingler
Want to do something fun and practical at the same time? Create an herb garden and spice up your cooking for family and friends! This would be a great project for anyone, especially young children who would love to see that very first sprout after they helped you get your hands dirty!
Any of these herbs can be planted in decorative planters individually or in a long box planter. Be sure your herbs get plenty of sunshine and water every few days. For delicate herbs, a light mist of water should be sufficient to keep them hydrated until they are stronger plants.
Some of the more popular and easy to grow herbs are listed below along with information about each.
Basil: An annual plant, these will need to be replanted each year.
Chives: This perennial is easy to grow from seed.
Dill: The seeds as well as leaves are used for flavoring food.
Lavender: This hardy perennial has grayish foliage and fragrant lavender flowers.
Mint: A hardy perennial, mint is probably the easiest herb to grow in almost any climate.
Sage: This herb is another hardy perennial with beautiful foliage and blue flowers.
Thyme: Leaves are cut for drying before purple blossoms open (otherwise the flavor is changed.)