• Container Gardening,  Edible Gardening

    Top 5: Prepping for Your Herb Garden

    Now that it is March, it is time to start thinking about your own herb garden.  First establish which zone you live in for hardy planting….see my previous post http://joannsfoodbites.com/foodie-bites/getting-your-spring-plants-ready/ Most herbs seeds can be planted outside, once the danger of frost has passed.  However, horticultural expert, Doug Johnson says when dealing with herbs, it is more advantageous to plant a seedling in your garden or containers, instead of from seed. Planting from seed will require you to thin out the plant during the season.  Here are his top 5 things to do, right now, to prepare for an herb garden. 5.  GET AN ASSESSMENT OF YOUR SOIL QUALITY.  If…