Mark asks…
A guide to growing my own herb?
I’m looking to try my hand at a little backyard weed growing however I live in Alberta with possibly the worlds worst climate for it and I was wondering if there were any print off books online about the subject. Please no rude comments or references to the law because I’m just looking for a book before I take any serious action. BTW I’m a major noob to botany I have no experience with growing marijuana whatsoever. And I have a few things left over from my pet keeping days that might help.
-3’x3’x3′ glass tank with mesh top
-40 gallon glass tank with mesh top as well as a custom uv and heat bulb mount, lights and timer
– various uv and heat lamps
– all sorts of plastic containers
– a small mountable fan
If any of you could point me towards a book that would be great or what type of seed would be best and extremely detailed instructions on how to care and grow it. THANKS
GardenersCardiff answers:
Stick ‘grow marijuana’, ‘marijuana grow’, ‘marijuana grow bible’, etc in a search engine!
Books to download, Jorge via You tube, grow forums for better answers than you’ll get here.
Glance at your local law to see that outside is NOT a good idea:
http://norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4531
Sandy asks…
do herbalists grow their own herbs?
I have to write about what career I want to do and why for Health class. I need to know If herbalists grow the medicinal herbs they give people or buy them from somewhere else.
GardenersCardiff answers:
Some of them do indeed grow many of their own herbs, while others find good, trustworthy sources, and purchase them. Some herbs are gathered from the wild because wild herbs are often more potent and pure.
John asks…
I am looking to grow my own culinary herbs….?
I have a large flower garden in my back yard which I have Lilies planted in. However one large protion of the bed is empty. I was wondering if this would be a good spot to plant some culinary herbs? It only gets sun from sunrise to about 1pm. Would that be ok? I would grow them indoors but my cats would eat them up.
GardenersCardiff answers:
Sounds like a great location. Half a day’s sun should be enough to grow a variety of herbs. Since it’s in a flower garden, flowering herbs might add some interest. Try sage (salvia officinialis) for a nice blue/violet bloom (on mature plants). If you have a long growing season or live in a warmer zone, try pineapple sage. It has bright red blooms above pineapple scented folliage. Another great flowering herb that attracts bees and butterflies is hyssop, which can be used in tea.
Parsley is very easy to grow and will also attract swallowtail and monarch butterflies (their caterpillars love to eat parsley).
Low growing herbs such as thyme are also great for blooms, and cooking
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James asks…
What is your favorite vegetable variety to grow in your own garden?
This is my second year vegetable and herb gardening at home. I’d like to know what varieties others have had luck with, and enjoy growing. I’m in Zone 5, but I’d like to hear from other locations as well!
GardenersCardiff answers:
I purchase my seeds on line from Johnny’s Selected Seed out of Maine. I use only organic seeds and plants in my garden. I have to say that I grow a little of everything. I have what I call y salad garden, lettuces, spinach, grape tomatoes, celery and cucumbers. Then I have a small herb garden, sage, rosemary, lemon thyme, dill and of course parsley and cilantro. In the main garden I grow peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, green and yellow beans, broccoli, carrots and Brussel sprouts. I also have a winter squash garden.
I have a large grape vine, a peach tree, apple tree, pear tree and butternut tree. All in all, I would have to say we’re pretty self sufficient in produce. My sister lives across the street from me, she raises chickens so we have plenty of eggs and meat too. Ya know, I was just thinking, I have a pretty large flower garden as well. Until your question, I don’t think I ever really thought about how good I have it. Thanks for making me take stock in what I grow.
Richard asks…
How do you create your own recipes?
Well, I want to become more experienced in food and more knowledgeable about the different flavorings a certain ingredient develops. I want to grow my own herbs and incorporate them into my food. I want to be able to walk into the kitchen without a recipe, and off of the top of my head, create a scrumptious, decadent dish. I want to learn about plating, flavor, and anything a chef needs to know. I am fifteen years of age and went through many years of deciding to become a chef or a surgeon. I now want to become a surgeon, because I have more background in that field. I would like to sub-specialize, if possible, in culinary arts. I have such huge passion for both occupations. Where do I start? Thanks for your information and answers. God Bless.
GardenersCardiff answers:
This is a common question. Only few can meet the challenge. Many are called, but few are chosen. Either that or date rachel ray and steal her recipes while she’s woofing down donuts.
Nancy asks…
What’s the best place in the garden for growing herbs ?
I live in NE Scotland and just bought some potted chives, parsley and mint. I quite liked the idea of growing my own, I was told they would grow well in my garden but now I am wondering where I can put them. Do I have to put them in a well maintained garden or will they grow in the rough areas ? Do they have to have a lot of sunshine ? Do I have to water them a lot? How rapidly or not will they grow? Can I plant them next each other?
Looking forward to your green fingered tips 
Andy
GardenersCardiff answers:
The chives and parsley will go in full sun … Nice soil, not rough … And the mint needs a cool, shady area for part of the day at least … It sounds as tho’ you have only bought a little …they probably will not keep up with your kitchen needs if you cook a lot ..but enjoy them anyway….and the chives if not used will make a pretty lavender-colored flower head since it will be trying to make seed …
I’d just run back to the store and buy more ….you will be surprised how quickly you can grow accustomed to having fresh supplies of herbs … And you might like to add basil to your collection …it is a little late to grow any of them from seed, considering where you live …but the plants will be fine..
Love, Lakshmi
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