Just as other plants grow as annuals, biennials and perennials, herb garden plants do as well.
Each herb is a unique variety.
Research about the herbs that interest you the most will let you give it the care it needs and use it to the best advantage.
This is a basic article to give an understanding of the general differences in herbs and how they are used.
Annuals do not survive frost, but will need to be planted directly from seed or as a small plant, each spring.
Herbs in this category are basil, cilantro and summer savory to name a few.
Other herbs are perennial and will continue to return each year, even in colder temperatures.
Examples of these are sage and summer savory.
There are also biennial herbs like parsley and angelica, and caraway.
In their first growing season they form leaves, the second season they have flowers and seed and aJust as other plants grow as annuals, biennials and perennials, herb garden plants do as well.
Each herb is a unique variety.
Research about the herbs that interest you the most will let you give it the care it needs and use it to the best advantage.
This is a basic article to give an understanding of the general differences in herbs and how they are used.
Annuals do not survive frost, but will need to be planted directly from seed or as a small plant, each spring.
Herbs in this category are basil, cilantro and summer savory to name a few.
Other herbs are perennial and will continue to return each year, even in colder temperatures.
Examples of these are sage and summer savory.
There are also biennial herbs like parsley and angelica, and caraway.
In their first growing season they form leaves, the second season they have flowers and seed and after that they die.
To grow herb garden plants, start them in the soil outside.
First prepare the soil by raking it into a fine texture, sprinkle it lightly.
Plant rows of seeds at a shallow depth, just firming the dirt over the top of them.
Extra fine seeds can be mixed with sand and planted, thereby making them spread more evenly.
Covering the garden bed with wet burlap or paper keeps the soil moist to encourage germination.
Herbs used in cooking are the ones most familiar to us.
These are called culinary herbs, and they often have strong flavours.
Usually the stronger flavoured herbs are sparingly to various foods.
Parsley is an herb that we recognize mostly as a garnish.
It is that little sprig of green on the side of your plate.
Aromatic herbs are the herbs we know for their pleasing fragrance.
The oils from herbs like mint or rosemary or lovage are often used for perfumes, toilet water and other scents.
Parts of these aromatic herbs can be used in a dry form to scent your linens or clothing.
These herbs are the ones you find dried and used as potpourri.
Lavender and lemon verbena is two herbs that make sweet smelling potpourri.
There are also herbs that are considered to be medicine.
Traditional medicine has declared that herbs cure the body.
Medical knowledge recognizes some of these herbs to be beneficial for your health.
Proceed cautiously, however, because some herbs are dangerous when ingested.
Not all herbs are used for flavour, medicine, or scent but for their beauty.
Decorative herbs will have brightly coloured flowers and leaves.
Some will have whitish or light coloured flowers like valerian.
Sometimes there are plants that have light or brightly coloured flowers, like valerian, or chicory.
Herbs do not have just single purposes.
They can be placed in many categories by their use.
Mint is a good example of that, as it is used in cooking, tea, and medicine.
It will help with pest control as well.
Study to learn about the different types of herbs and you will be able to decide which ones you want to grow.
ter that they die.
To grow herb garden plants, start them in the soil outside.
First prepare the soil by raking it into a fine texture, sprinkle it lightly.
Plant rows of seeds at a shallow depth, just firming the dirt over the top of them.
Extra fine seeds can be mixed with sand and planted, thereby making them spread more evenly.
Covering the garden bed with wet burlap or paper keeps the soil moist to encourage germination.
Herbs used in cooking are the ones most familiar to us.
These are called culinary herbs, and they often have strong flavours.
Usually the stronger flavoured herbs are sparingly to various foods.
Parsley is an herb that we recognize mostly as a garnish.
It is that little sprig of green on the side of your plate.
Aromatic herbs are the herbs we know for their pleasing fragrance.
The oils from herbs like mint or rosemary or lovage are often used for perfumes, toilet water and other scents.
Parts of these aromatic herbs can be used in a dry form to scent your linens or clothing.
These herbs are the ones you find dried and used as potpourri.
Lavender and lemon verbena is two herbs that make sweet smelling potpourri.
There are also herbs that are considered to be medicine.
Traditional medicine has declared that herbs cure the body.
Medical knowledge recognizes some of these herbs to be beneficial for your health.
Proceed cautiously, however, because some herbs are dangerous when ingested.
Not all herbs are used for flavour, medicine, or scent but for their beauty.
Decorative herbs will have brightly coloured flowers and leaves.
Some will have whitish or light coloured flowers like valerian.
Sometimes there are plants that have light or brightly coloured flowers, like valerian, or chicory.
Herbs do not have just single purposes.
They can be placed in many categories by their use.
Mint is a good example of that, as it is used in cooking, tea, and medicine.
It will help with pest control as well.
Study to learn about the different types of herbs and you will be able to decide which ones you want to grow.