| Herbs have used for healing and cooking from | | | | without disturbing the perennials. Separate your |
| since the beginning of time. Some people even | | | | herbs in such a way that they can be easily |
| believed that they were magical and that | | | | accessed, managed and cared for.garden on |
| ingesting, lighting or just having them near would | | | | paper first. Separate the annuals from the |
| bring good luck to them and their family. For | | | | perennials so when the time comes that you |
| whatever reason, if you are thinking of having | | | | have to |
| your own herb garden, then here are a few good | | | | Remember also to plant the taller growing ones in |
| ideas to start the ball rolling. | | | | the back, that way you can always have a clear |
| Plan Your Space. | | | | view as to what is going on in your beginner |
| Do you know what type of herbs you want to | | | | organic herb garden. |
| plant? Consider your pantry and refrigerator and | | | | Get Growing |
| see what you would like to have fresh anytime | | | | Each plant may have its own specific need and |
| you need it. Would you like perennials, biennials or | | | | for this reason it is a great idea to start your |
| annuals. Know what you are working towards | | | | organic gardening with herbs. If you are using |
| before you start. | | | | seeds, the packets usually give all the directions |
| How much space do you have to or want to | | | | you will need concerning germinating, watering, soil |
| use? There are many books that give you | | | | content and temperature. |
| information on the many herbs out their along | | | | Herbs are some of the easiest plants to grow. |
| with the best ways to care for them. | | | | You just have to provide them with an effective |
| Sketch your space | | | | drainage, sunlight, enough humidity or moisture |
| Put your idea on paper. Get a measuring tape and | | | | and fertile soil. Even with just minimally meeting |
| get some measurements. Make it so that the | | | | these requirements they will be bound produce a |
| annuals are in an area where they can be dug | | | | good harvest. |