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My husband's veggie garden has done so well this year that I
plan to encourage him to keep it going every year. This leaves me with a small square near the patio where I used to grow a few tomatoes. I think I would like to try to grow some herbs there. What advice do you have? I would like perennials or self seeders that love sun and are easy to care for. Which ones to plant and when? Thanks |
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Hi Sandie,
Most herbs are perennials and like the sun. Choose what you like to use in your cooking etc, and plant them. Basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme(jeezeI sound like Simon and Garfunkle) come to mind. Don't plant mints. They are almost impossible to get rid of and take over the bed. The roots can grow two feet down and spread all over the place. Best to use a container for them. -- Jayel "Sandie Hudson" wrote in message .com... My husband's veggie garden has done so well this year that I plan to encourage him to keep it going every year. This leaves me with a small square near the patio where I used to grow a few tomatoes. I think I would like to try to grow some herbs there. What advice do you have? I would like perennials or self seeders that love sun and are easy to care for. Which ones to plant and when? Thanks |
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"Sandie Hudson" wrote in message .com... My husband's veggie garden has done so well this year that I plan to encourage him to keep it going every year. This leaves me with a small square near the patio where I used to grow a few tomatoes. I think I would like to try to grow some herbs there. What advice do you have? I would like perennials or self seeders that love sun and are easy to care for. Which ones to plant and when? Thanks Plant some French Tarragon (not the Russian variety which has absolutely no flavor). French Tarragon is a perennial and can only be propogated from root stock whereas the Russian is grown from seed. Go to a reliable nusery as they often sell the russian kind without knowing how useless it is. You can always tell the difference: rub a leaf between your fingers and the FT will give off a strong anise-like scent. Graham |
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"Sandie Hudson" wrote in message r.com...
My husband's veggie garden has done so well this year that I plan to encourage him to keep it going every year. This leaves me with a small square near the patio where I used to grow a few tomatoes. I think I would like to try to grow some herbs there. What advice do you have? I would like perennials or self seeders that love sun and are easy to care for. Which ones to plant and when? Thanks I suppose you are in North Carolina. I strongly encourage you to grow a couple square yards of herbs, a pinch of them can enlighten a whole dinner. Some herbs are quite invasive and will suffocate lesser herbs. The list below are herbs I have, and I list them most important first (based on versatility, length of season, and productivity). All herbs listed below are perennial in your area. Oregano, sorrel and mint tolerate some shade, not so the rest. 1) oregano. Will eventually ground cover a large area. best tomato herb, which will give you early and late in the season. 1) Thyme. Also a groundcovering herb, excellent salad herb, remains viable well past the first fall frost. 1) Sage. Get a hardy variety. Excellent with all types of meats, and makes good tea (I mix the dried leaves with dried blackberry leaves). 4) Mint. Extremely invasive, it is the base for most of my teas (alone, with lemon balm, or linden). I grow a couple square yards of it, and four different varieties. The two best varieties end up in meat marinades or pesto for potatoes. 5) Sorrel. Extremely early and late, very productive, and great for soups and omelettes (sorrel potato soup lifts the spirits in spring and late fall). Otherwise I don't think it is that great. 6) lemon balm. Very productive, makes a very nice tea. |
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Hi,
Basil and parsley are not perennials here in Canada. My thyme did not sur= vive the winter. Fran=E7oise. "J. Lane" wrote: Hi Sandie, Most herbs are perennials and like the sun. Choose what you like to use= in your cooking etc, and plant them. Basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme(je= ezeI sound like Simon and Garfunkle) come to mind. Don't plant mints. They a= re almost impossible to get rid of and take over the bed. The roots can gr= ow two feet down and spread all over the place. Best to use a container fo= r them. -- Jayel "Sandie Hudson" wrote in message .com... My husband's veggie garden has done so well this year that I plan to encourage him to keep it going every year. This leaves me with a small square near the patio where I used to grow a few tomatoes. I think I would like to try to grow some herbs there. What advice do you have? I would like perennials or self seeders that love sun and are easy to care for. Which ones to plant and when? Thanks |
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HI Francoise,
I'm a Canuck too but I've had no problem growing herbs. Possible my B.C. zone is higher than yours. Winters are not too harsh although summer's proving to be just plain nasty to plants and humans here. 37degrees celcius, uggh! and dry as a bone. -- Jayel "Françoise" wrote in message ... Hi, Basil and parsley are not perennials here in Canada. My thyme did not survive the winter. Françoise. "J. Lane" wrote: Hi Sandie, Most herbs are perennials and like the sun. Choose what you like to use in your cooking etc, and plant them. Basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme(jeezeI sound like Simon and Garfunkle) come to mind. Don't plant mints. They are almost impossible to get rid of and take over the bed. The roots can grow two feet down and spread all over the place. Best to use a container for them. -- Jayel "Sandie Hudson" wrote in message .com... My husband's veggie garden has done so well this year that I plan to encourage him to keep it going every year. This leaves me with a small square near the patio where I used to grow a few tomatoes. I think I would like to try to grow some herbs there. What advice do you have? I would like perennials or self seeders that love sun and are easy to care for. Which ones to plant and when? Thanks |
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"Sandie Hudson" wrote:
My husband's veggie garden has done so well this year that I plan to encourage him to keep it going every year. This leaves me with a small square near the patio where I used to grow a few tomatoes. I think I would like to try to grow some herbs there. What advice do you have? I would like perennials or self seeders that love sun and are easy to care for. Which ones to plant and when? I think what is most important is what do YOU use. I think you will not only enjoy it but take better care if you go out to the box regularly for cooking amendments. Full sun is the key to many and you can always use one plant to provide shade for another. Moisture can be controlled, so look through your herbs and list what you use. I did all the herbs I use... Parsley, thyme, sage, basil, dill & oregano(in a separate bowl, invasive). I tried rosemary & cumin but they didn't germinate. I will definitely try the cumin again. Rosemary was more a try to see if I would like fresh rosemary better. I've grown cayennes for spice too. Someone mentioned sesame...which I would like. I also have a windowbox which I will keep near the kitchen door for winter. (could even move indoors) I've got thyme, parsley, dill, sage, and a bell pepper in it. Rosemary and cumin were supposed to be in there too. I'm not sure what will survive the winter, but I get to enjoy the easy cuttings. DiGiTAL ViNYL (no email) Zone 6b/7, Westchester Co, NY, 1 mile off L.I.Sound 1st Year Gardener |
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Sandie, I have an herb and vegetable garden here in Raleigh. I would
concur with most of the advice already posted. I'd also recommend Italian flat-leaf parsley. It's a self-seeding biennial and thrives for me (whereas my sage and thyme always eventually succumb to rot due to the heavy clay soil). Plus, I can't imagine cooking without fresh parsley. |
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My heavens, regardless of where you are, pick up an herb book and pick
your choices. You are bound to have more than enough to chose from. Full sun and good drainage. This is what I planted for a client on June 30, 2003 in zone 9a. They are prolific now. 1. Fennel 2. Bee Balm 3. Cinnamon Basil 4. Lovage 5. Fewerfew 6. Sweet violets 7. Lemon Balm 8. Pineapple Mint 9. Yerba Buena Mint 10. Sweet Lavender 11. Chive 12. Redstem Peppermint 13. Prostrate Rosemary 14. English Wedgewood Thyme 15. Spanish Lavender 16. Purple Red Basil 17. Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil 18. Stachys Lambs Ear 19. Lime Basil 20. Mexican Oregano 21. Dancing Water Rosemary 22. Hardy Hill Rosemary 23. Blue Tuscan Rosemary 24. Lemon Thyme 25. English Mint 26. Lemon Verbena 27. Mexican Mint Marigold 28. Greek Oregano 29. Evergreen Coreopsis 30. French Lavender 31. Pineapple Sage 32. Artemesia Silver King Oh, and I found her an Artemesia Southernwood on Monday. She's from England and is thrilled with the garden. J. Kolenovsky Bayou City on the Gulf Coast prairie and marsh eco-region #2, Texas. Sandie Hudson wrote: = My husband's veggie garden has done so well this year that I plan to encourage him to keep it going every year. This leaves me with a small square near the patio where I used to grow a few tomatoes. I think I would like to try to grow some herbs there. What advice do you have? I would like perennials or self seeders that love sun and are easy to care for. Which ones to plant and when? = Thanks -- = J. Kolenovsky, A+, Network +, MCP =F4=BF=F4 - http://www.celestialhabitats.com - business =F4=BF=F4 - http://www.hal-pc.org/~garden/personal.html - personal |
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Jayel,
I have no problem growing herbs in the summer. I have beautiful parsley a= nd basil now. They do not survive the winter. I have to plant new ones every= spring. Montr=E9al is very different than Vancouver. I remember going to Vancouve= r in April one year. Though there was hardly any snow on the ground here, we w= ere still wearing our winter coats. I arrive in a flowered, warm Vancouver. S= ad though, it was misty, could not see the mountains very well. Then I flew = to Winnipeg. We landed in a snow storm. What a funny trip! After graduation, I spend a week in Vancouver. We had gorgeous weather th= e whole week and I almost accepted the job that was offered to me then. Since the= n, I visited Vancouver, Victoria and different places many times since then. T= wo years ago we spent a few days with some friends outside Vancouver. Fran=E7oise. "J. Lane" wrote: HI Francoise, I'm a Canuck too but I've had no problem growing herbs. Possible my B.C= =2E zone is higher than yours. Winters are not too harsh although summer's proving to be just plain nasty to plants and humans here. 37degrees cel= cius, uggh! and dry as a bone. -- Jayel "Fran=E7oise" wrote in message ... Hi, Basil and parsley are not perennials here in Canada. My thyme did not survive the winter. Fran=E7oise. "J. Lane" wrote: Hi Sandie, Most herbs are perennials and like the sun. Choose what you like to u= se in your cooking etc, and plant them. Basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme(jeezeI sound like Simon and Garfunkle) come to mind. Don't plant mints. They= are almost impossible to get rid of and take over the bed. The roots can = grow two feet down and spread all over the place. Best to use a container = for them. -- Jayel "Sandie Hudson" wrote in message .com... My husband's veggie garden has done so well this year that I plan to encourage him to keep it going every year. This leaves me with a small square near the patio where I used to grow a few tomatoes. I think I would like to try to grow some herbs there. What advice do you have? I would like perennials or self seeders that love sun and are easy to care for. Which ones to plant and when? Thanks |
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When the ancient war dogs did battle on Tue, 29 Jul 2003 08:09:17 GMT,
"J. Lane" did speak the following bit of wisdom: Most herbs are perennials and like the sun. Choose what you like to use in your cooking etc, and plant them. Or... If you're like me and don't really do much cooking, you can plant a "fragrance" garden. I grow herbs mostly for the lovely scents many of them give off when you ruffle or crush their leaves. Sweet Annie (and other Artemisias), lemon balm, lemon verbena, peppermint, spearmint, pennyroyal, rosemary and the various types of scented geraniums are personal favorites. Even if they're not hardy in your particular zone, most of these can be over wintered in a cool, bright, frost-free place and enjoyed year after year. The scented geraniums in particular can make wonderful house plants all year round. Enjoy... * * * * * Karen C. Southern CT / USDA Zone 6 Spammers be damned! I can't be emailed from this account... "Gardeners know all the best dirt!" |
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Francoise,
Glad to hear you've visited Beautiful B.C. I live in the interior where the weather is more extreme. -20 in the worst part of winter and today was 39 degrees. Still is about 28 and it's 10pm! Back to the herbs... have you tried growing them in pots that can be brought inside in the winter? Wish I could visit you end of the country sometime. The only time I was there was when I emmigrated from England. All I got to see was the airport! -- Jayel "Françoise" wrote in message ... Jayel, I have no problem growing herbs in the summer. I have beautiful parsley and basil now. They do not survive the winter. I have to plant new ones every spring. Montréal is very different than Vancouver. I remember going to Vancouver in April one year. Though there was hardly any snow on the ground here, we were still wearing our winter coats. I arrive in a flowered, warm Vancouver. Sad though, it was misty, could not see the mountains very well. Then I flew to Winnipeg. We landed in a snow storm. What a funny trip! After graduation, I spend a week in Vancouver. We had gorgeous weather the whole week and I almost accepted the job that was offered to me then. Since then, I visited Vancouver, Victoria and different places many times since then. Two years ago we spent a few days with some friends outside Vancouver. Françoise. "J. Lane" wrote: HI Francoise, I'm a Canuck too but I've had no problem growing herbs. Possible my B.C. zone is higher than yours. Winters are not too harsh although summer's proving to be just plain nasty to plants and humans here. 37degrees celcius, uggh! and dry as a bone. -- Jayel "Françoise" wrote in message ... Hi, Basil and parsley are not perennials here in Canada. My thyme did not survive the winter. Françoise. "J. Lane" wrote: Hi Sandie, Most herbs are perennials and like the sun. Choose what you like to use in your cooking etc, and plant them. Basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme(jeezeI sound like Simon and Garfunkle) come to mind. Don't plant mints. They are almost impossible to get rid of and take over the bed. The roots can grow two feet down and spread all over the place. Best to use a container for them. -- Jayel "Sandie Hudson" wrote in message .com... My husband's veggie garden has done so well this year that I plan to encourage him to keep it going every year. This leaves me with a small square near the patio where I used to grow a few tomatoes. I think I would like to try to grow some herbs there. What advice do you have? I would like perennials or self seeders that love sun and are easy to care for. Which ones to plant and when? Thanks |
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Hi,
For what do you use Fewerfew? I have Fewerfew with my flowers. I like the= small white flowers, which goes with any other type of flowers. I never thought that I could use it in dishes. Unless, we are not taking about t= he some thing. Fran=E7oise. J Kolenovsky wrote: My heavens, regardless of where you are, pick up an herb book and pick your choices. You are bound to have more than enough to chose from. Ful= l sun and good drainage. This is what I planted for a client on June 30, 2003 in zone 9a. They are prolific now. 1. Fennel 2. Bee Balm 3. Cinnamon Basil 4. Lovage 5. Fewerfew 6. Sweet violets 7. Lemon Balm 8. Pineapple Mint 9. Yerba Buena Mint 10. Sweet Lavender 11. Chive 12. Redstem Peppermint 13. Prostrate Rosemary 14. English Wedgewood Thyme 15. Spanish Lavender 16. Purple Red Basil 17. Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil 18. Stachys Lambs Ear 19. Lime Basil 20. Mexican Oregano 21. Dancing Water Rosemary 22. Hardy Hill Rosemary 23. Blue Tuscan Rosemary 24. Lemon Thyme 25. English Mint 26. Lemon Verbena 27. Mexican Mint Marigold 28. Greek Oregano 29. Evergreen Coreopsis 30. French Lavender 31. Pineapple Sage 32. Artemesia Silver King Oh, and I found her an Artemesia Southernwood on Monday. She's from England and is thrilled with the garden. J. Kolenovsky Bayou City on the Gulf Coast prairie and marsh eco-region #2, Texas. Sandie Hudson wrote: My husband's veggie garden has done so well this year that I plan to encourage him to keep it going every year. This leaves me with a small square near the patio where I used to grow a few tomatoes. I think I would like to try to grow some herbs there. What advice do you have? I would like perennials or self seeders that love sun and are easy to care for. Which ones to plant and when? Thanks -- J. Kolenovsky, A+, Network +, MCP =F4=BF=F4 - http://www.celestialhabitats.com - business =F4=BF=F4 - http://www.hal-pc.org/~garden/personal.html - personal |
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Jayel,
I planted parsley and basil indoor last winter and I have been using them= a lot. Now I use the outdoor ones. My mother always had a pot of parsley indoor = for years. She used to do a type of potatoes and she always put a little bran= ch of parsley on them on each plate. I do not like to bring in an outside plant in the fall. I am scare of bug= s inside. My children and my husband laugh at me. I panic when I see a craw= ling bug inside the house. I do not mind them as much outside. When I was youn= g, my father would say: "Little animals do not eat big ones." Fran=E7oise. "J. Lane" wrote: Francoise, Glad to hear you've visited Beautiful B.C. I live in the interior where= the weather is more extreme. -20 in the worst part of winter and today was = 39 degrees. Still is about 28 and it's 10pm! Back to the herbs... have you tried growing them in pots that can be br= ought inside in the winter? Wish I could visit you end of the country sometime. The only time I was= there was when I emmigrated from England. All I got to see was the airp= ort! -- Jayel "Fran=E7oise" wrote in message ... Jayel, I have no problem growing herbs in the summer. I have beautiful parsley= and basil now. They do not survive the winter. I have to plant new ones eve= ry spring. Montr=E9al is very different than Vancouver. I remember going to Vancou= ver in April one year. Though there was hardly any snow on the ground here, we= were still wearing our winter coats. I arrive in a flowered, warm Vancouver.= Sad though, it was misty, could not see the mountains very well. Then I fle= w to Winnipeg. We landed in a snow storm. What a funny trip! After graduation, I spend a week in Vancouver. We had gorgeous weather = the whole week and I almost accepted the job that was offered to me then. Since t= hen, I visited Vancouver, Victoria and different places many times since then.= Two years ago we spent a few days with some friends outside Vancouver. Fran=E7oise. "J. Lane" wrote: HI Francoise, I'm a Canuck too but I've had no problem growing herbs. Possible my B= =2EC. zone is higher than yours. Winters are not too harsh although summer'= s proving to be just plain nasty to plants and humans here. 37degrees celcius, uggh! and dry as a bone. -- Jayel "Fran=E7oise" wrote in message ... Hi, Basil and parsley are not perennials here in Canada. My thyme did not= survive the winter. Fran=E7oise. "J. Lane" wrote: Hi Sandie, Most herbs are perennials and like the sun. Choose what you like to= use in your cooking etc, and plant them. Basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme(jeezeI sound like Simon and Garfunkle) come to mind. Don't plant mints. Th= ey are almost impossible to get rid of and take over the bed. The roots ca= n grow two feet down and spread all over the place. Best to use a containe= r for them. -- Jayel "Sandie Hudson" wrote in message .com... My husband's veggie garden has done so well this year that I plan to encourage him to keep it going every year. This leaves me with a small square near the patio where I used to grow a few tomatoes. I think I would like to try to grow some herbs there. What advice do you have? I would like perennials or self seeders that love sun and are easy to care for. Which ones to plant and when? Thanks |
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Basil and parsley are not perennials here in Canada. My thyme did not sur= vive the winter. Rosemary either, and your north of me. Colleen Zone 5 Connecticut. |
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