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Mar 29 2008

The Basics of Herb Gardening

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Everybody loves an herb garden. The idea of gathering fresh herbs from the garden to use in the kitchen is so appealing. Imagine the fragrant aroma of chamomile tea; the zing that fresh chopped chives add to a baked potato, and the unmistakable pairing of basil and tomatoes.
Growing Herbs
Herbs are easy to grow, easy to [...]

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Mar 27 2008

Pre-Planted Herb Gardens take the Guesswork out of Gardening

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Do you love the flavor of fresh herbs in your foods, but are afraid to try growing those plants on your own? Are you afraid that your lack of a green thumb will leave your herb plants less than desirable for your culinary needs? Here is a way to indulge your love of fresh seasoning [...]

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Mar 27 2008

Why to Use Organic Herb Seeds

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Most experts agree that organic herb gardening, with natural fertilizers, natural weed removal methods, and organic herb seeds, is preferable to non-organic gardening.
Genetically modified seeds are the opposite of organic herb seeds. When something has been genetically modified, the very nature of its being has been altered.
Some seed modifications seem to make sense, like making [...]

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Mar 27 2008

Expand your Gardening Efforts with Herb Garden Seeds Delivered to Your Door

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Growing an herb garden is a great way to develop your gardening skills while producing a useful crop for your home.  Most herbs can be grown in small spaces and in conditions that other plants would not survive. 
Herb gardens can benefit your home in many ways.  Adding green, growing things to your environment can make [...]

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Mar 25 2008

Collecting and Saving Herb Garden Seeds

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One of the best ways for gardeners to spend an autumn day is strolling through an herb garden that’s setting seed. The plants send up a fragrant aroma as your legs brush against their branches, and flower petals cling to their last bit of summer color. By collecting seed from your garden herbs, you can [...]

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Mar 22 2008

Vegetable, Fruit, and Herb Garden Plans Let You Maximize Your Garden Space

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Having a garden is a goal for many people who enjoy the taste of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs.  There is nothing quite like the taste of food you’ve grown yourself, and gardening can be fulfilling and healthy.
If you are planting a garden for the first time, you’ll first need to plot out an area [...]

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Mar 20 2008

Planning Your Herb Garden Layout

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When you set about planning your herb garden layout, your clipboard, pen and paper are as important as your hoe and shovel. Choose a patch of land that gets at least six hours of sun every day. Very few herbs will grow in the shade, and they are mostly undesirable perennial herbs like invasive mints. [...]

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Mar 19 2008

Grow your own Sage Herb

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If you love to spend your summers up to your elbows in dirt and plants, then a garden is the perfect hobby for you. Herbs are a great choice for gardeners of all levels of experience because many of them are easy to grow and can provide a bountiful harvest to enjoy all year long. [...]

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Mar 18 2008

An Herb Guide can Help You Choose Herbs Wisely

Published by Christine under Herb Gardening

Herbs are used for a wide variety of purposes today – from culinary to medicinal. Some people like to buy their herbs fresh from the local grocer or a natural food shop, while others prefer the DIY approach and grow their own at home. No matter how you like your herbs, it can be difficult [...]

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Mar 17 2008

Herb Garden Kits are the Perfect Choice for the Novice Gardener

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If you have wanted to stretch your green thumb into the wonderful world of herbs, perhaps an herb garden kit is the right choice for you. With the popularity of growing herbs at home on the increase, more and more companies are coming out with their own versions of herb garden kits that offer plenty [...]

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