It s just later than i would have liked.
Starting a raised herb garden.
I like to have herbs on my patio in a kitchen garden.
All you need is a sunny warm place and containers large enough for your plants to grow.
First is a raised bed herb garden which i will be sharing with you today and the second is permaculture which i will be sharing in a month or two.
If you re looking to start your first vegetable garden this year you re in luck.
Growing herbs is an easy and delicious way to start gardening.
Starting your herb garden.
Let s talk about how to grow herbs and care for them.
You also need to decide whether you want to use seeds or purchased plants to get started.
Whether you re a novice gardener or just getting into it starting an herb garden will bring you a lot of satisfaction without much hard work as herbs are able to grow in a variety of conditions.
By growing herbs in containers you save yourself the difficulty of digging that starting a garden plot requires.
Two raised garden beds are pictured along with several pots of various herbs.
For starters there is a wide variety of raised bed kits.
Keep reading to learn about the steps for making an herb garden in your yard.
The square foot method in which you subdivide a raised 4x4 foot garden bed into 1 foot squares using a physical grid such as lattice strips is a specialized version of intensive cropping.
Making sure you choose the right location is the most important factor in planning your first garden.
Now it s time to plant your herbs.
Dig a hole then plant the herb to the same depth as it was in its original container.
Choosing the best location for your garden.
Fill in around the plant gently pat down the soil then water.
Use our detailed guide to learn how to start an herb garden.
But there really isn t such thing as a late start.
How to start a vegetable and herb garden from scratch step 1.
Herbs can be planted anytime from spring to early fall.
Choosing a location for starting an herb garden.
Herbs are much easier to grow than many houseplants.
Sunny decks patios and other such areas are great for container gardening.
Decide whether you plant to grow plants in containers or in the ground and if you want to grow indoors outdoors or both.
Look at the plant tag or check the homegrown app to learn how much space to leave between each plant for best growth and good airflow.
This year i got a late start planting herbs.
Starting an herb garden is one of the easiest things you can do.
And getting to pick the best location is a major benefit of starting a vegetable and herb garden from scratch.
There s never before been an easier time to dig in.
Plant your herb garden.
A successful herb garden requires planning.
Now let s talk herbs.