| Mini Herb Garden Made Easy |
| Written by Yilmaz Cesur | |
| Sunday, 07 November 2010 | |
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There are many obstacles that could be standing in the way of you planting, tending, and harvesting your own mini herb garden. You may feel it requires more money than you have to invest or your busy lifestyle may not leave enough free time for the actual labor involved. While it may seem impossible to enjoy gardening at this time, you actually don't need to be rich or have a professional gardener on hand to make it happen!
There are many obstacles that could be standing in the way of you planting, tending, and harvesting your own mini herb garden. You may feel it requires more money than you have to invest or your busy lifestyle may not leave enough free time for the actual labor involved. While it may seem impossible to enjoy gardening at this time, you actually don't need to be rich or have a professional gardener on hand to make it happen! Advantages of Gardening Along comes the idea of a mini herb garden. You can have your garden and eat, smell and touch it, too, so to speak. After all, the herbs in your garden can be included in various dishes and salads, not to mention be a source of aromatherapy. Some people plant specific plants which can be used for their healing properties, but the biggest reason to plant your own mini herb garden is the financial savings. Purchasing herb seed is much cheaper than purchasing fresh herbs in the supermarket, no matter how often you use it. How to Make It Work And to start you in the journey of herbal happiness and health, here are some tips to remember. Before you do anything else, take the time to put a plan for your garden on paper. This will make it easier to go through the steps that follow, and will make it possible to expand the garden if you desire in the future. * Lighting is the primary concern when you are deciding on a location for your garden. These plants require between 4 and 6 hours of direct sun everyday while they are actively growing. If you cannot find a spot in your yard suitable for planting in the soil, then consider container gardening. If you would rather do it indoors, you will need to purchase and install fluorescent lighting. Before you pick a spot, test the soil to ensure that it will not allow water to collect in that area of the ground. Root rot can occur when herbs have wet feet for extended periods of time, so make sure that you can conveniently water the area as needed and find a dryer spot for planting. * Available time - This should not be a problem since herbs require little by way of maintenance. Just remember to prune excess growth, water when necessary, remove weeds as they sprout and provide for sufficient sunlight. * Once you know where you are putting the garden and how it will be cared for, it's time for the fun part. You get to select from a variety of herbs to create a garden suitable to your intentions. For instance, you will pick a different selection of herbs if you want to spice up your meals than you would if your goal is bring fresh herbs indoors to give a fresh aroma to the air. The more information you can find about planting and tending to an herb garden, the more creative you can get. For instance, there are many herbs that can be used for medicinal purposes and there are some rare and unusual plants that you may really enjoy. In order to continue expanding your knowledge, it is important to connect with other gardeners, read books and magazines, or potentially join a local gardening club. Ultimately, you will be reaping the rewards of your efforts - tastier dishes with fresher herbs, prettier surroundings with green foliage even in an indoor setting, and healthier mind and body brought by the healing qualities of herbs. Now, these are benefits we can all have in major servings from a mini garden of herbs! The Article Author: Want to find out more about Mini Herb Garden, visit Yilmaz Cesur's site on how to choose the best Free Herb Garden eCourse for your needs. |
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