Herbs are simple to grow, and even if you don't have a big yard, having your very own herb garden is possible with container herb gardening.
This method of herb gardening is fun as you can design your garden not only to become functional; it can be beautifully arranged too! You can now enjoy converting the small space in your balcony, patio, windowsills or rooftop into an area with a fusion of useful and beautiful plants that reflect your unique tastes.
Container herb gardening is great for herbs as you can grow and keep your plants close to or in the kitchen where you use them more.
They can also become a lovely decoration for your sun room, kitchen window or back porch.
Here are great tips on choosing the perfect containers and choosing which herbs to grow: 1.
The sky is the limit when it comes to choosing pots or containers for your herb garden.
Have fun making good use that old blue porcelain bowl set that you can't bear to toss away, or nice woven and terra cotta pots.
Or maybe that old Michelin tire might be a great home to one of your favorite herbs! Enjoy coming up with a variety of creative ways to explore and maintain your garden.
You can plant your herbs in a long window box or brightly colored pots.
Just make sure to choose containers that are food safe.
It should be relatively simple to locate a nice pot that will not be harmful to your family.
2.
If you are a beginner grower, it's best to buy herb plants instead of growing them from seeds.
You will find a herbal kit very handy.
Most people prefer experiencing the instant gratification of having grown plants in their garden.
I suggest that you start with big, woody herbs like thyme, rosemary, marjoram, and oregano.
Sage and oregano are also excellent choices.
If you are intent to grow your herbs from seed, planting simpler and grassy herbs like chives, parsley, mint and cilantro is a good way to start.
3.
If you haven't tried cooking with fresh herbs before, it will take some getting used to.
Understand that fresh herbs are not as potent as dried ones, so if you plan to use fresh herbs as a substitute in a recipe that calls for dried, it would be best to use three times as much of the fresh herb.
Dried herbs are more resistant to heat, and if left on heat too long, they will become bitter.
For best results, sprinkle your fresh herbs as close to the end of cooking, or better yet, add them once the dish has been removed from the heat.
Eventually, you'll find that cooking and gardening are quite similar as they are both experimental and creative efforts.
Enjoy container herb gardening and all the benefits it brings.