Cameron Abel

Tasty, fresh, home grown herbs! Surely there can be no competition to these in comparison to those that we buy from the supermarkets. That delicious smell and taste can only be appreciated at its full potential when freshly harvested and the satisfaction that one can gain in planting, caring for and then finally harvesting and using their home grown herbs is absolutely magnificent!

Thanks to recent and popular television shows such as Master Chef, Jamie Oliver and his many spin off shows, and of course who can forget Gordon Ramsey, interest in herbs and their place in cooking has absolutely skyrocketed. This new wave of using herbs has not arrived overnight but more correctly, come back into vogue as the use of fresh herbs goes back hundreds and thousands of years to some of our most ancient civilizations and there are also many references in the bible detailing the use of fresh herbs.

The great thing is that you do not have to be a celebrity chef or an outstanding gardener to get yourself started on this wonderfully satisfying and fulfilling pastime. You just need to know how to get started and learn some basic tips and strategies that will help you design, set up, care for, and then eventually harvest stunning, fresh and vibrant herbs that you will truly appreciate and taste the difference when used in your kitchen! Fresh herbs do not just start and finish in the kitchen however. The herb family is large and also very unique in the fact that they can be used in the kitchen (culinary), as medicinal products (medicinal), for their good looks in formal gardens or simple garden enhancing designs (ornamental) and finally in products and home remedies such as potpourri, essential oils and incense sticks (aromatic) just to name a few. Some of these herb plants are so darned clever that different parts of the same plant can be used for several different reasons and in several of the four categories. If this is still not enough for you to be singing the praises of herbs, they can also be used as companion plants. Companion plants are specific herbs that are planted alongside or in with other garden plants with the benefits ranging from pest control to increased yields and better taste in the plants these herbs are paired with. Truly amazing plants these herbs!

You can grow your home herb garden in many ways as they are quite adaptable to whatever space you have available.Have a large yard with good space for your herb garden? Fantastic! Herbs love the great outdoors and as most of the herb varieties adore sunny conditions; this is the perfect place for them. Some of the amazing designs you can create in garden beds can be quite inspiring and can be a really nice addition to your home. Combine these looks with the delightful fragrance that these herbs bring especially when in flowering stages and you just can’t go wrong!But don’t despair you apartment or city dwellers! A Windowsill herb garden or growing your herbs in pots is certainly possible. As long as you set up your pots right and ensure they get a good amount of sun, you too can enjoy the wonderful experience of picking fresh herbs right there in your very own home.

Whether you decide to sow from seed or buy established seedlings and re-pot them is entirely up to you. Just about all nurseries sell herb seedlings these days and even the supermarkets are selling a small range however you will find the varieties available when purchased as seeds 100 times larger. You will also be able to find and then grow some of the very old and traditional types of herbs (often called heirlooms) that you just can’t buy as seedlings.

Growing your own herbs in your very own home herb garden can be quite easy and extremely rewarding once you know how. With all things in life, the success of the end result comes mostly down to knowledge, planning and taking the right actions to achieve your desired outcomes. To ensure you get the very best result out of your home herb garden, please visit http://betterherbgardens.com Here you will find out everything you need to know about home herb gardening, a fantastic eBook explaining the tricks and tips and also alerting you to the common frustrations and pitfalls of herb gardening as well as the opportunity to be emailed a great 10 part mini course on herb gardening.

Good luck and may you truly have a “Better Herb Garden!”

Hi, my name is Cameron Abel and for years I have enjoyed growing my own fresh herbs at home rather than buying them from the supermarket. The world of home herb growing is enriching and satisfying and made all the more fulfilling when done properly. For everything you need to know about home herb gardening and more, please visit http://betterherbgardens.com