Richard asks…
Growing herbs at home!?
As I am getting a bigger interest in cooking, I was thinking about to start growing some herbs. Do you grow the outside or indoors? I live in the UK so its pretty cold outside at the minute. What are the best herbs to grow? Is it just pot and soil needed? any help would be appreciated
GardenersCardiff answers:
There are many books on growing herbs – have a browse in your local bookshop. Basically, grow spearmint, basil, parsley, marjoram, chives, thyme, lemon thyme and summer savory for savoury dishes. Rosemary is nice for roast lamb, but it grows into a large bush. You will need about 15 inches square of ground for each herb if you want to have plenty, as pots don’t really yield enough to be useful. Herbs do very well in raised beds. Thyme and marjoram last all winter, the others die off in winter, but you can cut and dry them for winter use. Your own dried herbs make really tasty stuffings and forcemeat.
I should buy seed packets and follow the directions.
Carol asks…
Tips on growing herbs?
I want to grow my own herbs over the winter since I just got the idea now. I want to grow mint, and oregano. This is obviously going to be an indoor project and i might sell some of what I grow. So for those experienced, what are some do’s and dont’s of growing herbs?
GardenersCardiff answers:
There are several ways on growing herbs indoors your best bet is getting a growing cabinet or constructing one yourself. There are also smaller growers like http://www.mysecretpantry.com/departments.asp?dept=39
and believe it or not there are hundreds of tips and help from people who grow cannabis (legally) I would search around dutch websites(translated in English) they always seem to be on top of everything new and exciting when it comes to gardening. There are very simple ways of growing plants/herbs indoors just depends on your workspace and the amount of herbs you plan on growing a simple indoor window box would work. I would Just google for more information
Donna asks…
GARDENING: How to grow your own food?
My fiance was wanting me to ask this question… How do you grow your own food? I personally have a general idea and know how better than he does because I grew up gardening with my father. I was so young then, so having someone throw out tips or anything helpful would be great, because I know I would need a good brushing up.
So, what do we need to know, do…? What’s the perfect weather to start planting seed? What kind of chemicals and stuff would we need to help protect the plants from parasites and what kind of things should we set out to protect the plants from any type of animal? Anything will help us.
Thank you. (:
GardenersCardiff answers:
I grow tomatoes & herbs, have a patio garden (all in pots & hanging baskets). I start in the spring, when there is no chance of frost. In my area (SW Ontario, Canada), the rule of thumb is to plant at the end of May. My lettuce grows best when the days are warm & nights are cool (Spring & Fall). Some plants are sensitive. Also, the seed packs will have instructions on them. Most seeds should be started indoors in early spring. Some plants like squash, cucumbers, carrots, lettuce, corn & beans are best started in the garden.
Those are some ideas, just read labels & google lots!
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