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Daisydu
Farmgirl in Training
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Becky
Rock Hill
South Carolina
USA
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 Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 1:43:53 PM
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I was thinking of starting an herb garden. For use at home and possibly sell to the public later. I'm just in planning stages. Thought I'd ask you girls what would be the best to start with. You know, popular, useful, easy...I'd appreciate any suggestions you may have!
Loving a simple life in the country!
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1007 Posts
~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
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Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 3:50:25 PM
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Herbs are so varied and useful, I would start with the ones you use most, some are perennials and some are annuals, so pick and choose what you would like....
Farmgirl Sister #368
http://froccsfrillsfurbiloesandmore.blogspot.com
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Oct 21 2008 : 04:43:36 AM
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Read "All New Square Foot Gardening" by Mel Bartholomew - it's helpful to start any type of garden. Other than the Bible, it's one of the few books that have truly revolutionized my life. I hope it helps you as well.
Ann in Oswego
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Oct 21 2008 : 7:30:01 PM
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We love basil, flat leaf parsley, thyme, oregano, mint, chives, and sage. I agree that you should plant what you use the most. Have fun planning your herb garden.
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Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
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Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
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Posted - Oct 22 2008 : 08:08:13 AM
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Dawn, those are our favorites too. In addition I like rosemary, marjorum, dill, cilantro. When I built my herb garden, I found a picture in a magazine of a square garden with a pickett fence. It has 4 sq beds in the center and beds around the fence, inside and out. In the magazine it was called a Colonial kitchen garden and should be located just outside the kitchen door. That is where mine is located. I love it. Get more compliments on that garden than all the others. I have several gardens. |
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Daisydu
Farmgirl in Training
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Becky
Rock Hill
South Carolina
USA
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Posted - Oct 23 2008 : 09:05:27 AM
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Thanks for your suggestions! Now I'm off to start researching what is best for my area and what types of soil is best for what plant. I had a neighbor in WV that planted dill to use for her homemade pickles. I wish I had gotten her recipe, they were delicious. Unfortunately, she has passed on, so that won't be possible. Guess I'll have to perfect my own.
Loving a simple life in the country!
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DairySue
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sue
Connecticut
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Posted - Oct 28 2008 : 9:28:30 PM
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I hope you have fun planning your herb garden Becky. I love dill and it is easy to grow. I bet you will likely find some great pickle recipes here on MJF. I grow some herbs near my deck in the ground, others in containers on the deck. Mint is very invasive for my small garden, so I keep it in a container. A couple years ago I discovered lovage, which I really enjoy now.
Sue in CT
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
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Posted - Nov 01 2008 : 06:23:42 AM
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One easy herb to grow that will never disappoint you is Lemon Balm 'Melissa officinalis', also basils are easy and there are so many varieties, I love marjoram for the scent, try some Bee Balm, mints of course, and although it is not an herb an easy flower to grow that multiplies and just adds such lovely color is garden phlox, the tall variety- don't overlook herbs that grow wild such as mullein- borrow a good book from the library on what grows wild in your area and make a list.
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Farmgirl Sister #59
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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