There is no better aromatic flavoring for your meals than from herbs grown in your own garden. In addition to the savory and robust characteristics herbs add to food, they make excellent garnishes for nearly any dish. Growing herbs in your own garden ensures they are produced by the standards for which you expect for you and your your family.
We picked the most popular herbs for you to consider in your new herb garden.
The great thing about any herb garden is that you can buy some food safe pots and start your garden in your kitchen window. This will provide you year round herbs to use in your cooking.
Best herbs for family meals
Rosemary
Medium to large pot
Grows taller than wide, great on chicken and steak
Good in hot, dry climates
Do not over water or fertilize
Oregano
Medium, rectangular or large pot
Water when soil is dry
Grows taller than wide
Great for Italian dishes and salads
Basil
Large pot with proper drainage
Grows wide & abundant and needs continuous pruning
Leafy & fragrant good for Italian dishes, chicken and salads
Requires moist soil
Parsley
Grows abundantly in large pot
Hardy herb best placed in full sun
Requires moderate to low amounts of water
One of the easiest herbs to grow, perfect as a garnish and in salads
Mint
Grows abundantly in large or rectangular pot
Fast growing fragrant herb needs mix of sun or shade
Ideal for desserts, drinks and salads
Start indoors and move outdoors to avoid overcrowding
Thyme
Grows taller in large pot
Fast growing in moist, well drained soil
Mildly aromatic perineal good for a wide variety of meals
Thrives in full sun and heat
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