Ruth asks…
where i can download “home and garden” magazine(pdf) or decoration magazine ?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Most print magazines aren’t available for download like that. If they were, why would people actually buy them?
However, many magazine have their own websites with decorating tips & ideas in addition to the print version. Here are a couple:
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/
http://www.pointclickhome.com/home
http://www.cottageliving.com/cottage/
http://www.dominomag.com/
http://www.countryliving.com/
Mary asks…
Herb garden?
I would love to grow my own fresh herbs and spices. Is it ok to grow them indoors or should I wait for the summer to start? Also any websites or books you can offer for suggestions would be most helpful. I live in an apartment with a balcony so growing one in a garden won’t do. Thanks
GardenersCardiff answers:
I grew herbs on our balcony and in my bedroom window (it’s the only place that gets enough sun!)
I subscribe to a magazine called The Herb Companion. It’s a great source of information. The USDA has a web page with links about herb growing too.
Have fun!
Robert asks…
Gardening design ideas ?
Looking for so gardening design ideas, can be pics, sites, anything that can help…thanks.
GardenersCardiff answers:
Here’s some links
http://gardening.about.com/ (left menu Garden Design)
You can also find books on gardening design ideas
http://www.squidoo.com/Garden-Design-Books-1
or you can get ideas from gardening magazines
use google images for the term “gardening design ideas” will get some results. Also flickr.com
more sites :
http://www.myidealgarden.com/
http://gardeningbooksplace.com/5-Garden_Design.html garden design books
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Lisa asks…
If everyone grew at least a few veges in their garden, would it make a difference to the environment?
I grow all of my own herbs and leafy green (spinach, lettuce, bok choi, rocket, silverbeet) – i find them easy to grow, easy to pick what I need, and that store bought greens don’t last long in the fridge.
Apart from the convenience to me – does this help the environment?
My back yard is inner city – measures 5m x 5m.
GardenersCardiff answers:
This helps the environment because, no one is driving your produce to or from a store, no gas is being used to transport them.. So no cars are giving off polution in the air or carbons.
No plastic bags, or cartons etc.. Are being used to sell them in… Which uses less oil. And makes for less trash in our land fills.
You can grow without using harmful herbicides or pesticides, which run off into the environment.
So, by growing at home you do all that! 😀
Keep on growing stuff at home. Good job!
Lizzie asks…
What veggies and herbs grows well in central Illinois?
Now that it’s warm, I’m getting excited to start planting some things in my new back yard. I know NOTHING about growing ANYTHING. I can’t keep a cactus alive. However, I’d really like to start growing my own vegetables and herbs this season. Any ideas on what I can grow, when to start, and how to keep it alive?
Thanks!
GardenersCardiff answers:
Square Foot Gardening…get the book at the library. Makes gardening simple.
While you are there, ask the librarian for any resources they may have for gardening in your area. I just left my library with a few brochures.
Ruth asks…
How much attention do growing fresh herbs need?
We live in a small unit, without a window sill but with a balcony. I’ve always avoided recipes with many herbs, but I don’t mind just buying one (expensive) bunch, and make good use of it. Growing your own herbs seem like too much work and I don’t even know how. So what exactly do I do??
GardenersCardiff answers:
I have basil, oregano, sage, thyme and rosemary growing in inside window boxes. And frankly don't pay much attention to them. They might get watered twice a week or not. Point is once you get them going, mine were started from greenhouse sprouts, the damn things grow like weeds.
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Donald asks…
I want to start growing herbs and using them in cooking?
My family has never used a lot of herbs in cooking, but I love almost every herb I’ve tried. I would love to have tips on what herbs taste good with different foods, Also, any advice on growing my own herbs indoors would be great! Thanks!
GardenersCardiff answers:
I would put them in small pots by themselves, some herbs multiply like crazy– like spearmint and cilantro. You probably don’t want them mixing all around.
Lisa asks…
How do I make my own essential oils?
I’ve been growing my own herbs like rosemary, basil, mint and catnip. So far I’ve just been drying them but I want to make my own oils. Can you explain how to do this?
GardenersCardiff answers:
I have heard that laying a bunch of the scented petals on a layer of fat (skimmed pure lard) will work very well to absorb the essence. Then you disolve this fat in alchohol for use.
Maria asks…
what are the best fresh herbs to use to cook chicken and pork chops with ?
I want to grow my own herbs but I only want to grow the ones that I will use a lot so which ones would be the easiest to grow and the best to use?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Rosemary is great and easy to grow and use, watch it it will spread and spread in the garden, I grow in a pot because of that….it’s great with poultry
sage is also easy to grow, and great with pork
parsley is easy to grow and a great herb for most everything including garnish
oregano is also a great herb for italian dishes, fairly easy to grow
all herbs need full sun!!
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Betty asks…
Does growing your own herbs and veggies, save money?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Herbs sure save money by growing them especially if you use alot. Almost all are perennial or self sowing annuals/biennials. And you can sure wow your friends and family by going to the garden for fresh herbs when you are cooking for them.
I have young leaf lettuce and spinach in about 6 varieties now and will eat a nutrition packed salad a day for a couple months before it gets too hot. I take bags to friends and family. The seed cost $2.00.
Tomatoes should be grown by everyone!
If you have room small fruits are worthwhile too. Look at Heritage or Caroline raspberries, blueberries, bush cherries and blackberries.
The nutrition value of home grown veggies can be many times that found in the supermarket. Many micro nutrients in the soils the large producers grow in are depleted and not replaced.
If you are still not convinced spend a season shopping at a local growers market for your produce. The taste and nutrition should help make up your mind.
Of course you need to do some research to make sure you prepare the beds correctly and plant at the right time in your area. Good luck and bon appetite.
Susan asks…
How to Grow your own Herbs?
I’m looking to grow my own herbs and was wondering if anyone new of something i could use. I live in Boston, and its basically impossible to grow anything. Maybe something indoors? Looking to grow basil, dill, chives, cilantro, etc.. I’m tired of buying herbs from the food store and spending a fortune!
GardenersCardiff answers:
Http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com
If you type growing herbs indoors in the search box, this web site will give you the information.
This web site has some good information for growing herbs indoors.
Donald asks…
If you were to grow your own herbs/ spices at home what kind would you grow?
Can you tell me what they taste like
Are they best dried or fresh?
If dried should you keep them whole or crush or ground?
What is the best way to store them?
GardenersCardiff answers:
I grow thyme, oregano,tarragon, rosemary and chives that are all perennial plants – they come back every year, so they are incredibly low-maintenance!
Then each year I plant green basil, purple basil, cilantro, and parsley….at the end of the season, I transplant these to pots and bring them inside for the winter…usually lasts for a few months..gets me through much of the cold seasons here.
These are all the herbs that I cook with most often.
I prefer fresh herbs much more over dried, although I do dry my own, so I have some on hand at all times!
To dry, I just take a good bunch, rubberband the stems, and hang them upside down to dry for a week or so. Then I scrape the leaves off the stem and store them in containers – I like to keep the leaves whole, as opposed to crushing them.
I also keep a few “herb cubes” in my freezer..pack clean fresh herbs into ice cube trays, top with water, and freeze. Then pop em out and throw into a marked freezer bag…that way I can just toss the herbs into soups and stuff when I want to.
I hope this all helps!
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