Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. More than just the words to a song, those are some of the herbs folks enjoy growing.<\/p>\n
Anyone who is interested in growing indoors will find that an herb garden fits the bill.<\/p>\n
Individuals can save money while learning a new skill.<\/p>\n
Here are five ideas that can help anyone make the most of their herb garden.<\/p>\n
Most herb gardens are cultivated in an indoor setting.<\/p>\n
Kitchen herb gardens are useful when it comes to growing indoors.<\/p>\n
Many kitchens offer the shelving and a sunny spot that is needed to ensure the herbs can get enough light.<\/p>\n
Growing in the kitchen also means that it is easy to harvest the herbs and toss them into dishes.<\/p>\n
Consider installing a small shelf in the kitchen, so the herbs have their own home.<\/p>\n
It will brighten up the room.<\/p>\n
Not everyone is able to do this, and may need a different setup.<\/p>\n
Think about other areas of the house, like the laundry or utility room.<\/p>\n
Now might be the time to get adventurous, and add a greenhouse to part of the home.<\/p>\n
This solves the problem of having no space, and allows for expanded gardening.<\/p>\n
When growing indoors, gardeners should take care to select herbs that will be used the most.<\/p>\n
It helps to consider herbs for food and drinks<\/a> that the gardener enjoys.<\/p>\n Pasta, salads, and teas are popular examples of food and drinks that use herbs.<\/p>\n When starting an herb garden for the first time, think about what the herbs will be used for.<\/p>\n Popular herbs for teas include peppermint, spearmint, and catnip.<\/p>\n Chives are used to season baked potatoes. Rosemary is popular for meat dishes.<\/p>\n Although many of these herbs can be used fresh, teas require dried herbs.<\/p>\n When drying herbs out, keep in mind doing so may take a few days before they are ready for consumption.<\/p>\n Some herbs that make excellent choices are not things that most people consider when growing.<\/p>\n Often-forgotten herbs include watercress, garlic, and even cayenne pepper.<\/p>\n Herbs are more than taste enhancers. Several varieties of plants are known to have herbal healing properties<\/a>.<\/p>\n When choosing what plants to have, consider what they will be used for.<\/p>\n Lavender can be helpful in creating an essential oil.<\/p>\n The oil can be used for individuals who have trouble sleeping, or even as an antibacterial spray.<\/p>\n Various mint herbs are excellent choices for calming an upset stomach, like spearmint.<\/p>\n Some herbs can even be used in toothpaste, shampoo, or facial care.<\/p>\n Many people believe there are benefits to using herbal infusions<\/a>.<\/p>\n This is a stronger version of an herbal tea, offering all the benefits in a smaller dosage.<\/p>\n Herb gardens can be as individual as the people who grow them.<\/p>\n Many folks may think of one pot for every herb that is being grown.<\/p>\n Growing herbs doesn’t have to be one set way.<\/p>\n Gardeners can choose to use a large pot and combine several herbs into one area.<\/p>\n Kids can get in on the act and create a fairy herb garden<\/a>.<\/p>\n Gardeners can have both a small herb garden for herbs that won’t be used<\/p>\n frequently, and grow the ones that they want to use a lot of in bigger pots.<\/p>\n Individuals have tried out various methods that use teacups for herb gardens<\/a>.<\/p>\n Other suggestions are mason jars, and even a fire hose<\/a>.<\/p>\n There are no limits when deciding the size of the garden, or what is used to hold everything in.<\/p>\n When making certain herbal remedies, the recipe may call for drying the herbs<\/a>.<\/p>\n This will require harvesting, and then drying in a dark place, such as the back of a closet door.<\/p>\n When drying the herbs, remember that more should be used than needed.<\/p>\n This is because the herbs will shrink during the drying process.<\/p>\n Gardeners should work to ensure they have more than enough of what they need.<\/p>\n In cases such as these, it is better to overestimate.<\/p>\n Once the herbs are dried, it is up to the gardener how they would like to store them.<\/p>\n This can be done by putting them into teabags and spice jars to use for seasoning.<\/p>\n Dried herbs are a common decoration for the home, but it is important to remember that their lifespan is not indefinite.<\/p>\n During the process of planting the herbs, everything should be marked.<\/p>\n Many gardeners choose to do this as they plant. This step can be eliminated, if one desires.<\/p>\n Marking plants is always suggested for first-time gardeners.<\/p>\n It helps them to be aware of how much light and water the plants need.<\/p>\n It is helpful in telling them apart, because distinguishing one plant from another is not always easy.<\/p>\n Markers are common for outdoor planting, but they can be used when growing indoors.<\/p>\n They can be as simple as the original markers that came with the plant.<\/p>\n Anyone who enjoys being crafty can make their own garden markers<\/a>, and let their personality shine through.<\/p>\n Planning an indoor herb garden is easy, cost-effective, and most of all, fun.<\/p>\n It can be a project the whole family does together, for very little cost.<\/p>\n Growing indoors means that everyone can enjoy herbs all year long, even during the coldest of weather.<\/p>\n Gardeners should plan out what type of plants they need, and consider what room works for them.<\/p>\n From there, they can decide how large or small they would like to go with their garden, and what it will be used for.<\/p>\n Check out our blog, and look at all the various herb garden ideas that are available.<\/p>\n From turning a small shelf into an herb garden, to re-purposing items, there is something that works for every individual and budget.<\/p>\n Gardeners will be thrilled at all the options available.<\/p>\n Tell us in the comments below what option is the best.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. 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Figure out the size<\/h2>\n
Plan on Storage<\/h2>\n
Mark the plants<\/h2>\n
Get started today<\/h2>\n
Find an idea that works<\/h2>\n