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Creating An Indoor Herb Garden
from: Kum MartinCreating an indoor herb garden is quite an easy task
as herbs are inexpensive plants that are easy to maintain and are
undemanding. An indoor herb garden can be termed as an introductory
course for any beginner to the art of gardening.
Depending on
their use, herbs can be classified into culinary herbs, medicinal herbs
and aromatic herbs. Culinary herbs include basil, rosemary, parsley and
oregano. These herbs are used to add spice and flavor in food.
Medicinal herbs include plants like echinacea, valerian, hypericum,
gingko and garlic that are widely used in medicinal preparations. Oils
from plants like lavender, rose, mint and basil are used for
aromatherapies. Most of these plants are not suitable for an indoor
herb garden as it is difficult to extract the medicinal parts of the
plant. Ornamental herbs are those that are grown to enhance the beauty
of homes.
You can start with herbs like oregano, rosemary, garlic
chives, mint and thyme. You can either buy these plants at a garden
center or can use stem cuttings. Containers are useful for growing
herbs at home as these are easy to carry and are convenient for
adjusting soil mixtures. These containers are available in different
colors, thus creating an added attraction. You can also start an indoor
herb garden from the seed level. Heavy clay or terra cotta pots are
preferred as these pots facilitate good circulation of air and water.
You
can have a beautiful indoor herb garden if you follow certain tips.
Soilless mixture of vermiculite, peat and perlite ensures proper growth
of seeds and seedlings. Keeping pots in the southern or western window
ensures proper sunlight and air. Soil in the containers and pots should
be moist but not damp. Pots should be kept in shady regions during
summers. Humidity around indoor plants can be increased if they are
grouped together.
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