Whether you have a tiny yard or a few acres, you can always tuck a few pots of herbs in a corner somewhere.
You aren't limited to containers though; if you have the space go ahead and plant them in the ground. They'll have more room to spread out and grow large, and it's easier to overwinter the perennials too.
What kinds of herbs can you grow in garden or container? The sky is the limit, but you might want to consider your purpose for growing them. You could grow medicinal or culinary herbs, but there are other reasons to choose too. I grow a few herbs just because they smell wonderful when you brush against them, and another one or two that are simply pretty.
Why not grow the herbs that you use most often. Or grow a couple that are hard to find in the grocery store; that's the reason I grow tarragon. Maybe you want a "pizza garden" or a "French herb garden".
Rosemary
Some common Italian culinary herbs are basil, oregano, parsley, rosemary and thyme. Cumin, cilantro, oregano, thyme and marjoram are staples in Mexican dishes.
Yarrow
Catnip
Lemon balm
These lists aren't all-inclusive by any means, so once you define your purpose you can do some research and decide what plants you'd like to grow. I'm sure you noticed that many are dual-purpose. Lemon balm is medicinal, it's used in tea, is fragrant and attracts bees. Basil is fragrant, attracts pollinators, and is used in both French and Italian cooking. Consider what kind of soil each one likes, the size they will be when mature, and if they are a good match for your climate.
Leave a comment and tell us what you're growing or would like to grow.
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What kind of lavender is that in the bottom photo? I've never seen one have a bloom like that before.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure, Melissa. It was labeled Lavender but we all know that markers can move from pot to pot at the store.
DeleteI love my herbs - I have a simple bed where I grow a nice variety for cooking. This year I added rosemary and lavender successfully. Have had issue in the past. I seem to do better when everything is in the ground instead of containers. Great ideas - enjoyed!
ReplyDeleteCarole @ Garden Up Green
Thank you, Carole. Fresh herbs are so good in our favorite dishes!
DeleteGreat post. I loved this. I tried Basil in a pot and it is thriving. I have to bookmark this post because if all goes well I'll have my own 'Dirt' soon.
ReplyDeleteWe've found a house we both like (that was the first miracle!). Put in a offer. Praying God's Blessing and soon I'll have 'Real Dirt'!
Thanks for sharing this.
What wonderful news! I hope it works out for you and you'll soon have dirt of your own!
DeleteFancy meeting you here! I just came by way of the hop. I have mint growing in my garden...it takes over, but better mint than weeds!
ReplyDeleteHi Deborah! Yes, mint is much better than weeds. I'm sure it smells delicious too.
DeleteI don't grow many herbs, except thyme, but I have tried. The bugs just gobble them up. I guess they are really tasty.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about the bugs, Kim. Grasshoppers and other bugs can be a real problem. I'm glad they leave your thyme alone, at least.
DeleteWe grow many of the herbs you mentioned, but also grow dill and parsley as part of our caterpillar hosting project. We are a certified Monarch Way Station. We host several types of cats so that we always have a steady influx of butterflies in our garden. It's a lot of fun. We also give cats away so that others can learn about the life cycle of these amazing creatures.
ReplyDeleteGrowing herbs in pots is ideal because they don't like having wet feet and in containers the drainage is better.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us on The Maple Hill Hop!
Daisy, your caterpillar hosting project sounds so interesting! It would be wonderful to have butterflies constantly in the garden.
DeleteI love growing fresh herbs and having them to hand in the kitchen garden. Thank you for sharing these helpful herb gardening tips with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop, Kathi. Scheduled to pin. I particularly like the tip about themed herb gardens, what a fun idea!
ReplyDeleteYou're so welcome, April!
DeleteHello again, Kathi, I just wanted to let you know that this post is featured at the Hearth and Soul Link Party this week :-)
DeleteThank you, April!
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