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Posted: Dec/16/2006 12:01 AM PST
I don't know what zone you are in but most herbs die down for the winter...annuals are quick to start in Spring, like dill, basil.....perennials like chive, parsley etc. need a rest period....they all need a lot of sun and heat...the few times I have tried it, they quickly turn a pale color and have little scent....herbs can be frozen, dried, for winters use.....but if you store the dried ones, do not put them on a window or where light will get to them...they will lose their essential oils....replace them every year.....if ou wnt an herb theme, why not add a few prints of their leaves, or some storage units with herbs painted on...they will stay perky................Del |
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Posted: Dec/15/2006 8:55 PM PST
Help, I've had an idea to grow some herbs indoors potted around the house. Is this possible and what would you suggest as in ways to start this project. Thanks. |
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Posted: Dec/16/2006 2:28 AM PST
'O', i know herbs can be grown indoors in the winter months but i've never tried it myself. i found a link you may find useful: http://www.bachmans.com/retail/tipsheets/indoor _plants/GrowingHerbsIndoors.cfm |
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Posted: Dec/20/2006 8:54 PM PST
Thx for the link fozbot it was really helpful info. Good place to start my search. And I'm in southern Arizona desert climate if that helps any. |
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Posted: Dec/20/2006 9:30 PM PST
Great Link Foz! I checked it out and having done a lot of indoor gardening, could NOT have said it better myself!!! I can see being in arizona a great climate for growing due to the sun, you may invest in a humidifier if you are going to be growing herbs though! |
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Posted: Dec/20/2006 10:51 PM PST
Ariz. might be perfect..most of our herbs come from a barren part of Europe thats been tilled for years without "putting anything back"......and do better, in general, in really poor soil. and moderate water........it makes them conserve their oils and scents..If you use really good soil, you will have leafy, maybe lanky plants but not as much scent......herbs fall in three categories...for food, for fragrance and for medication......old herbals are not very reliable as to amounts, but highly interesting...........good luck! |
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Posted: Apr/27/2010 1:22 PM PST
Hello! I was an herb grower for 22 years. We sold plants to retail nurseries. First of all herbs really are outdoor plants. They like lots of sun. Indoor herb gardening is not that easy. Usually they will get leggy or just look scraggly. Where do you live? Let me know and maybe I can help you figure out how to grow outdoors instead of inside. Container herb gardens are great! Jeanne |
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Posted: Apr/27/2010 1:53 PM PST
Welcome, herban! You're right. Herbs do so much better outdoors. |
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