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GROWING

HERBS

FOR BEGINNERS

How to Grow Herbs Indoors in Pots and Outdoors in Planter

(Revised and Expanded Edition)

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Introduction

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ave you ever felt that nothing can match the lemony scent of rosemary and that its smell is too amazing? How about getting knocked off by this evergreen citrusy aroma every time you enter your kitchen? Just one gentle brush of your hands against the rosemary plant pot can bring on such a relieving experience.

Or imagine a situation wherein you get to throw in a few sprigs of fresh thyme that you just snipped from your indoor herb garden without skipping a beat into your French soups, making you feel oh so gratified and content like a proud parent! These are moments that you can truly treasure for a long time.

If you are interested in the brilliant propositions prescribed above and would love to experience them every now and then, do continue reading.

"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow."

This iconic quote by the screen legend Audrey Hepburn stresses the importance of having hope, inspiration, and belief in our lives. When we sow something valuable or imbibe a superb thought into our mind, it can fructify in the future just like a seed! A seed won't stay the same way, provided it is nourished with fertile soil, rays of sunshine, and effort. It can turn into a garden. The garden can then become a space to heal your mind and fill your heart with joy while delighting your senses with its smell and texture. Indeed, by taking up gardening, you initiate a relationship between nature and the future.

Picking a handful of fresh aromatic herbs from your window sill and using them in your dishes to get that unique flavor and taste no matter what the season is an excellent idea. You can immediately amp up any of your dishes' flavor profiles by adding fresh herbs plucked from your garden. On top, they can provide fragrance and greenery to your home. Aromatic and tasty delights are waiting for you and your family to enjoy. So why not undertake a new project that can bring all those benefits to you?

The use of herbs goes beyond their usage in cooking. They can even be considered as decorative elements adding texture and fragrance to your rooms. For example, Mediterranean herbs like thyme, sage, and rosemary are great as they are ideal for providing good fragrances and natural ambiance for your house or apartment. The intense aroma of the herbs coming in the warmth of the afternoon is an idyllic situation. They are an excellent addition to cut flower arrangements as they have fragrant flowers, which the pollinators are looking out for a while being an artistic statement.

If all these interests you, don't delay creating an herb garden in your kitchen. I assure you it would be the most rewarding one.

An herb garden is an excellent way for a beginner gardener to start their gardening journey as it is simple, to begin with. Keeping your kitchen supplied with different herb varieties can be one of the best decisions you can take. Fret not, even if you are low on kitchen space. Or even if you have only a tiny area near your window sill. Herb gardens are still possible for you.

Planting herbs in planters and containers is easy. Maintaining herbs in them is a convenient option for numerous reasons. They are easier to look after, and there is a lesser chance of weeds and critters affecting the same. But then they are few tips which you need to consider if you would like them to flourish well. Learn the basics, and you are sure to get a green thumb soon. So here comes a guide about how to go about it all year round for annual and perennial herbs.

Before you undertake the whole caring part, you need to differentiate between annual and perennial herbs. First of all, annual herbs germinate, bloom, produce, seed, and complete their life cycle within a year, no matter the season. These herbs have a shorter lifespan than perennials. An excellent example of an annual herb is parsley which grows and goes quickly. On the other hand, perennials can live for several years and flower or yield fruit year after year. Regular harvesting is essential for these herbs to prevent flowering. An example of a perennial herb is rosemary.

Secondly, annuals are best grown from seeds, whereas perennials are better off by starting with seedlings from stores or cuttings. The latter type takes a long time to grow from seed and become bigger in size compared to annuals. Furthermore, most of them get wilted or go dormant during the winter month. However, they come back from the root, and therefore you wouldn't have to regrow them.