Herb Garden

How do you price the plants you sell at a Farmer’s Market?

Question by herbiesheirloomplant: How do you price the plants you sell at a Farmer’s Market?
Herb ‘bowl’ , Herb Plants, Tomatoes of hard to find varieties, greens like lettuces, culinary herbs for use, Containered Tomato Plants for patios ‘herb Garden’ 4 -5 different plants in a preplanted pot for the house or patio.

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Answer by sadbuttrue
mark them up about 300% of your costs.

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Catnip Seeds – Nepeta Cataria – .1 Grams – Approx 160 Gardening Seeds – Herb Garden Seed

Catnip Seeds – Nepeta Cataria – .1 Grams – Approx 160 Gardening Seeds – Herb Garden Seed

  • Nepeta cataria
  • .1 Grams: Approx 160 Seeds
  • Germination Rate: 94% – Purity: 99% – Country of Origin: USA
  • Days Until Harvest: Perennial
  • Generic Seeds: The Same High Quality Seeds Made By Mother Nature Just in Cheaper Packaging

Catnip is famous for the way that it attracts cats to the plant. Grows with white flowers. The plant grows to around 18 inches tall.

List Price: $ 3.45

Price: $ 2.39


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How to Plant a Potted Herb Garden

Tips on How to Plant a Potted Herb Garden. It’s container herb garden made easy this week on Six Minute Style.

This is Parsley. He was the star of the British children’s TV show: ‘The Herbs’ in the late ’60′s.


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Does the Chia Pet Herb Garden really work indoors? How? What herbs grow well indoors?

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by dithie

Question by Jo-Anna: Does the Chia Pet Herb Garden really work indoors? How? What herbs grow well indoors?
I was always under the assumption that one could only grow heartier herbs indoors like rosemary, etc., and that basil would be a little more difficult.

But the Chia Pet Herb Garden includes basil seeds in its box. Does it grow well indoors?

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Answer by cope_acetic@yahoo.com
ALL herbs grow well indoors, with enough light & water.

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Where do you buy herb plants and seeds in metro Atlanta?

Question by Tiger Goddess: Where do you buy herb plants and seeds in metro Atlanta?
I want to start an herb garden for culinary uses and I would like to find a good source for some unusual herbs. Any ideas? If not Atlanta, are there reputable online sellers?
Thanks.

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Answer by craig
Try sandmountainherbs.com I have used them 3 or 4 times and have been completely satisfied. They have every culinary herb you can think of and you get growing and care instructions.

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Nice Grow Herb Garden photos

Check out these grow herb garden images:

Day 4
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Image by JillOW
Italian Herb kit.

Day 2
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Image by JillOW
Aerogarden Italian Herb Kit


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SEED PACK

Some cool growing herb garden images:

SEED PACK
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Image by spike55151
Poppy, Iceland, Mixed Colors (BACK)

Perennial, Slender stems bear large flowers like crinkled silk in charming pastel shades of creamy white, coral, salmon, pink, rose, lemon and deep orange. Lives through very cold winters and blossoms in most areas in late spring.

Days To Germination:
7-14

Days To Bloom:
180-300

Plant Height:
2 Feet

Plant Spacing:
8 Inches

Grows Best:
Sun / Partial Shade

NOTES:

-Several weeks before last expected frost or in late summer, broadcast seeds over prepared soil. Firm by light tamping.

-When plants are 4 Inches high, thin.

SUGGESTIONS:

Use in borders mixed with Baby’s Breath – Gypsophila. Lovely massed in beds and ideal for rock gardens. In California and Southwest grow for winter bloom.

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Get to know the many varieties of basil

Get to know the many varieties of basil
Other herbs may have impressed you over your culinary journey, but basil is an herb worth revisiting. Basil pushes us to try new things.
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The List
The List
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Sure, you love pesto, but there are more ways to savor basil
It may have been the first herb you met — that dried green stuff in mom’s spaghetti sauce — or the one in that pot in your first apartment’s garden. You could throw it on a salad or blend it into a pesto. Somehow, if you had basil on hand, you felt like a chef.
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What are the best herbs to have growing for a tea garden? What about everyday culinary herbs?

Question by Scarlet: What are the best herbs to have growing for a tea garden? What about everyday culinary herbs?

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Answer by GetMeTheBigKnife
In relation to everyday culinary herbs: Parsley, basil, thyme, rosemary and oregeno – mint is good too, but it can get out of hand if you don’t prune it back or plant it in a sunken container to keep it from spreading.

Tea garden herbs could range from mint to …just about anything you want to steep your in – you decide on the flavors you like best

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Herb Gardens Are A Delightful Addition To Any Garden

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by DominusVobiscum

Herb Gardens Are A Delightful Addition To Any Garden

Herbs have been in use since centuries for various medicinal, culinary and aromatic purposes. Herbs are used even in many of the modern medicines, cosmetics etc. Having your own herb garden can be very useful. Planning it is definitely great fun!


Herbs can be grown in a number of ways. With a proper planning a herb garden can be an essential part of your home. You can choose to have it either indoors or outdoors. In case of limited outdoor space, you can opt for planting herbs on a windowsill or in a window box.


Planning


The first step to cultivating a herb garden is selecting the herbs you want to plant. There are different kinds of herbs for different purposes. Hence you need to first decide the main purpose of having a herb garden. Some herbs like thyme grow low and spreading while others like parsley grow in clumps. Some herbs are perennials and some are annuals.


First plan on paper. Decide the exact size you wish your garden to be. This helps in selecting the right type of herbs. Also, you can determine the amount of space per herb as per your requirements.


Requirements


Firstly, do note that herbs require well-drained soil. Before staring to plant your herbs, test if the soil is alkaline. Herbs need alkaline soil to grow. You can add lime to your soil to keep it alkaline.


Sunlight is a very important factor for herbs to grow well. Herbs need at least six hours of sunlight. In case you can not find a suitable sunny spot, you can plant the herbs in a garden container so that it can be moved around in sunlight. Keep enough space for the herbs to grow. The herbs need adequate air circulation to prevent molds.


Familiarize yourself with the herbs you will be planting. Read about the requirements and conditions of growing them. This will help you take proper care of them.


Planting the herbs


You can begin planting either with seeds or small plants from the garden center. It is better to have small plants rather than seeds as you will have a higher success rate.


When using seeds to plants, it is better to plan them ahead since the seeds require several months to grow. Keep your herb garden close to your home. This will help you to take care and check for the problems.


You can plant your herbs either in straight lines or in geometrical shapes. You can even have square beds divided into four paths. Plants even in the shape of flowing, curved beds and walkways look amazing. Some flowers and shrubs can add to the beauty of your herb garden.


You can refer to various magazines and books to know what type of garden best suits your needs. You can even seek professional help if required. They are easy to maintain and simple to grow. With enough drainage, sunlight, water and nutrient rich and organic soil, your herb garden can thrive for years.

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