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Grandma Mar
Farmgirl in Training
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Marlene
Bolingbrook
IL
USA
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 Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 09:38:45 AM
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I have tried growing herbs several times, but my plants are always weak and puny and never survive long. Can anyone offer advice as to what I am doing wrong and how I can have a nice, indoor herb garden? I'd love to have fresh parsley, oregano, cilantro, and even catnip (for my cat)easily accessible indoors. Thanks!
Mend and make do. - Old English Proverb
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pmorello
True Blue Farmgirl
56 Posts
Patricia
Montgomery
NY
USA
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4814 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4814 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 07:51:27 AM
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I have tried herbs in the house too and have had bad luck. While they do just fine under the grow lights in my basement, they don't seem to have any taste. Any ideas on how I can improve their flavor?
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Grandma Mar
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
Marlene
Bolingbrook
IL
USA
36 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2009 : 06:46:49 AM
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Overwatering could be the problem, but I think it's more than just that. Is there something that should be added to the soil to make nice, strong, green plants? I'll check out the grow light, too, but I'm awaiting any replies as to how the flavor can be improved in answer to Dawn's question.
Mend and make do. - Old English Proverb
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sjs
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Stephanie
Oakland
CA
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 8:04:34 PM
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My aunt had the same problem, and then someone got her this for Christmas:
http://rubyurl.com/TeBR
Now she has herbs to spare!
Stephanie, Farmgirl Sister #513!
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Learning to live is learning to let go.
Visit my food blog! http://www.wasabimon.com - natural cooking to live for.
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4814 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4814 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2009 : 09:21:18 AM
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Stephanie, how does your aunts herbs taste?
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sjs
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Stephanie
Oakland
CA
USA
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Posted - Mar 10 2009 : 09:58:33 AM
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They taste really good! She uses organic seeds instead of the ones the light comes with.
Stephanie, Farmgirl Sister #513!
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Learning to live is learning to let go.
Visit my food blog! http://www.wasabimon.com - natural cooking to live for.
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