Herb Gardening How to Get Started without a Proper GardenWhen thinking about herb gardening, many people think they need a proper garden. However, even if you don't have the space or the quality of soil necessary to grow a garden out of doors, you can still enjoy the taste of herbs through the use of a window box or a small pot. The first thing that you should be aware of is how to get the plants. You might find that you can grow your herbs from seed, but you'll find that it is usually faster and more efficient to use seedlings that you get from a nursery. You'll also find that this will give you a better chance that your herbs will be strong rather than weak and spindly. If you're comfortable with plants, you may also use and transplant cuttings. Once you have the seedlings, you'll want to prepare the container. Make sure that you have a container that can drain well; these are fairly common, so take a look around for a window box or some other type of box that will sit comfortably in a window that has a lot of light. You can buy great containers and other gardening supplies at Windowbox.com You will also find that you should use potting soil, rather than soil that you scoop from out of doors, and add some vermiculite to help it drain. Remember that you'll want to add some liquid fertilizer as well, to help the herbs grow. From there, remember that you simply need to make sure that your herbs get the amount of water and sunlight that they need. If you live in a particularly cool climate, you'll want to keep the window shut. And remember that sunlight that is too strong, coming through a window can actually burn your plants - an important lesson to keep in mind when considering herb gardening. When thinking about what to plant, you'll find that rosemary, basil and chives are all great to have around and are very simply to grow, as is mint, oregano, sage and dill. Take some time to explore the variety that is available to you, and make the most out of your gardening experience!
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