Planting season is almost here. Right now, you should be thinking about what food you may want to grow and where, in your landscape you will put them. First, determine which growing zone you live in…here is a chart to help you…. Determine your zone…… Once you have determined your zone, here are a few items you can consider growing…. I plan to grow a few herbs, once the chance of a frost has past. Usually this is around April 15th. If you decide to plant herbs, make sure the soil is slightly warm. I try to wait till at least five days of sunny weather…
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Herb Garden Update
The 12 day heatwave of temperatures above 90º have not killed my herbs yet. Lightly watering every other day, I have been able to keep them growing and pungent in flavor. Two different Basil, two different sage, chives and oregano are all doing well. Make sure to pick off new white flowers on your basil plants as this will keep them growing by encouraging new growth.
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Growing Herbs at Home
The springtime brings new warmer weather, entertaining on the deck and fresh, light meals. April also brings the planting season for your culinary herbs. Home cooks do not need a vast, huge English herb garden that can become to large to maintain. Here are my six favorite varieties that I am growing this year and cannot wait to incorporate them into my dishes all summer long. Basil – this year I am growing sweet and Italian, but one is all you really need. Key in Mediterranean cooking, essential to Italian Pesto and very popular in American cuisine. It can lose much of its flavor in long-cooking dishes, add a fresh…
