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Some of them I know identified by photo number…
05 weed
06 looks like a four o’clock to me.
07 parsley
08 cone flower
09 appears to be a member of the mint family. Pinch it and smell. It will smell minty if so.
010 seems to be an ivy.
If you have a local state extension service ice they should booklets to use. Some use Linaes (SP??) definination somewhat hard to use…but very exact.

Hope this helps.

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Your local national park center or your local book store should have a books on native plants to your area.
Having a book in hand while looking at the plant is a great help.
Just make double sure what you do pick to eat is safe.
Sometimes the pictures and descriptions are difficult to understand.
I’m sure if you asked your local extension office they could advise you on
some afternoon field trips where you could learn, touch, smell and see first hand.
This is the safest way to learn and to meet new friends too.

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Use this website to generate a list: http://plants.usda.gov/threat.html Use the “Select by Growth Habits:” and “Filter by Geography:” sections to get separate lists for trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, vines, etc. And your home state, or other geographic regions that interest you, then hit the “Display Results” at the bottom of the page.

The name of each plant listed is a link to a page with pictures and range maps of that species. You can get more information and pictures by googling the scientific name of plants you find.

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I think it’s a type of violet,,, take it to your local florist and have them check it out

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Depends on location, i.e. Climate zone.

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Do you have a window that faces south? This is the best, followed by east or west….you get at least some sun during the day. Otherwise, a grow light would be advised. Most garden plants get pretty leggy when grow in the house if they dont have lots of direct sun. You can dry basil or dill for starters and see how they do. Rosemary needs very high light.

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TOMATOES
CHILIES
SQUASH
WATERMELONS
CILANTRO
BEANS

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Unless you have grow lights to provide light and some warmth, I don’t think you’ll have much luck…Sorry!

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The important elements are: how many hours of sunlight and what is the temperature??

Most herbs are from the Mediterranean. They like 8 to 10 hours of sun and very warm day time temps.

The one herb that might do well in your location is mint. Just keep it VERY moist.

Are there some outside steps where you could place a pot? It doesn’t take much to grow parsley, basil, etc.

Good Luck!!

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It is according to how much space you have. Check out this web site.

Http://garden.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Category:Herb_Garden

Try an Areo Garden

http://www.aerogardenstore.com/promotion/index.php?promoName=catalog&pageName=homepage&r=1

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Plan your garden before planting it. Consider the herbs you want to plant and what you’ll use them for. Herbs grow in various ways; some herbs, such as thyme, are low growing and spreading while others, such as parsley, grow in clumps. Mint is a taller, vigorously growing herb which often needs to be contained. Herbs are considered either annuals or perennials and many will bloom just like more traditional flowers.

List or draw your garden on paper first. If you know the size of your garden you’ll easily be able to choose the appropriate plants. Likewise, if you have certain herbs in mind you’ll able to plan the right size garden.

Plan Your Herb Garden – http://www.perennial-gardens.com/flower-articles/planting-an-herb-garden.htm

Herbs 101 – http://www.perennial-gardens.com/flower-articles/herbs-101.htm

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Just go to the site listed below, they have really great set ups…

I also like the idea of orchards kind of surrounding the garden, it sounds great to me….

My mom just made a bunch of raised beds, and we are going to have a sort of ‘island’ of berries in on, then in the ones around it will mostly be used for vegtables (we go through more veggies then berries, but whatever is the perfect ratio for you if great!)

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Why don’t you look in the phonebook and call a landscaper and ask them how much they would charge to build one for you? Then just say, “OK, I’ll think about it; thanks.” This will give you an idea of the going price. I bet they will charge a lot more than $250-300. However, I would charge less than they do because it will give you the business edge. Maybe even more people will want this then. You could make a lot of money! Sweet!

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A couple of plants I remember as my favorites that I haven’t seen in the answers yet are Hollyhocks and Sweet Peas. Good luck on your garden.

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Pears will grow fine in North Carolina. They need the winter cooling to go dormant and trigger the bloom in the spring.
The weather should be Ideal, cool winters, and not too hot of summers. When it gets over 100 F. Pears stop growing and that can make for small fruit. If the weather stays under 100 f. The pears will size up nicely.

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Since nothing is medical or food related, nothing really past a basic business license should be needed. That and proper tax and paperwork kept.

Really only problem I see is…make sure the items you are selling can be resold. Make sure no copyright is on them to resell.

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I am not sure if carrots would really be a herb, but I just planted a few seeds in pots 4 days ago and they began sprouting in just 2-3 days! I couldn’t believe it. Also carrot seeds are very cheap and you get a lot in one packet.

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If this was just one plant, you could actually cut the root ball into separate parts with a knife. Making sure each part had roots. But since you have several plants in one container try filling a sink with cool water, pull the plants up out of the soil, put them into the water and let them soak for an hour or so. Then see if you can gently pull them apart starting with the outside plants. You will lose a few roots, but as long as each plant has a root or two they will live.

Make sure you buy good “potting soil”. Do not use dirt from a yard.

All plants must be placed in a south facing window during the winter. Sometimes you can get away with setting them in a west window for afternoon sun. But south is best.

Do not over water in the winter. You can stick your finger down into the soil to see if it is dry.

Happy house gardening to you.

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We picked each other
And said, “I do”.
Now, please take a plant.
As our way to say “thank you”.

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My first thought is that this essay uses vocabulary not normally used in a 7th grade essay. Many words would not be used by people much older, yet there are no sources cited. I am basing my impression on having taught 6th-8th grade history for over 30 years.

You may want to reconsider some of the words used especially if they are not familar ones to you. On the other hand, this may be your own writing style and your teacher would recognize this and applaud you for your effort.

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Some good choices:

Chives – This hardy perennial herb is easy to grow and can be planted with flowers, vegetables or other herbs. Use as a border or in pots, either indoors or outside. The thin, green tube-like tops have a mild garlic flavor and are used for flavoring salads, soups, stews and stir-fry. Grows well in a sunny or slightly shaded location.

Dill – An easy to grow and attractive annual whose pleasingly aromatic young stems are used for flavoring soups and sauces and the seeds as well as the herbage are essential in dill pickles. Chopped leaves have a rare affinity for sour cream and cucumbers.

Oregano – Popular cooking herb used extensively in Italian, Mexican and Spanish cuisine. Attractive shrub-like perennial grown for leaves which are used fresh or dried to flavor soups, sauces, chilies, pizza, spaghetti, salad dressings, meats, and much more.

Plain Leaf Parsley – This parsley is a favorite as it has foliage, which is medium dark green, flat and deeply cut. More flavorful than the curled types, is gathered, dried and put into airtight jars to be used during the winter for flavoring soups, stews and sauces. Grow some on the kitchen windowsill.

Rosemary – The aromatic leaves of this shrubby evergreen perennial may be used fresh or dried to provide a delightful seasoning to chicken, stew, and all meats. In mild winter areas, makes an excellent hedge. Elsewhere, it is best grown in moveable containers or as an annual. Add greenery to your patio.

Sage – Sage is widely used as poultry seasoning, as well as in sausage, soups, stuffing and stews.

Spearmint – Easy to grow, popular hardy perennial herb with intensely flavored green leaves. Leaves may be used dried or fresh in salads, sauces, jellies, vegetable, meats, and potpourris or as a garnish. Ideal for the apartment dweller.

Thyme – A low growing herb that is a mainstay in French cooking, should be grown in every home garden for ornamental and border effect. Invaluable for aromatic, medicinal and flavoring purposes.

Follow the links in Source(s) to read more about kitchen gardening.

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I have bought the Jiffy Greenhouse 72 planter with cover that contains the peat pellets for my gardening. They sell for about $6 at Walmart and contain everything you need except the seeds and water. I planted lots of plants this past Monday and have already had 50% of them sprout. That’s the only thing I use. I hope this helps.

Stephanie

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Http://garden.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Category:Herb_Garden

Everything that you need to know is on this web site. Great information about herbs and how to grow them.

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I keep lavender, 2 types of Basil, rosemary, lemon balm, and purple sage in the kitchen-for cooking, but also because it smells so good! Gently crush the lemn balm and lavender especially to get a wonderful scent!

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Wal mart has a 2 foot grow light for 9.99..this includes the fixture, the full spectrum bulb and all…I had one but I gave it away to a friend and it does well for herbs…I now have 4 foot 4 bulb set up becuase i start seed for my garden year round as well as have my herbs indoor right now being winter..and I start cuttings under them..this will do fine for a small area like yours..the 2 foot ones..Heres a couple pictures of my set ups..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28022122@N03/2995501001/

HerbGardenGuy answers:

I grew herbs on our balcony and in my bedroom window (it’s the only place that gets enough sun!)

I subscribe to a magazine called The Herb Companion. It’s a great source of information. The USDA has a web page with links about herb growing too.

Have fun!

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I started with a bay, rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano, chives, rocket, mint (keep contained), lemon balm and lavender, they all have been with me for years with minimal maintenance, and the 1st 4 I find handy for cooking even in winter. Parsley will go to seed if too dry, and in its 2nd year. I add more every summer and now have Rue, Hyssop, Vervain, Clary Sage, Savoury, Bergamot (nice flower too), Heartsease Pansy, Evening Primrose, St. John’s Wort, Lovage, Comfrey, Nasturtium and garlic chives. Have planted all ornamentally.
And am saving a fortune not having to buy in shops! Good luck, read labels in garden shops for ideas and get a book.

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You can’t go wrong with an herb garden. The ones you mentioned do very well, and I have them in my garden. You might want to plant a bit of thyme as well. It’s good for seasoning meats, and smells wonderful. You may also want to plant some dillweed and mint.

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Get a high pressure hydrogen and a high pressure sodium bulb, and you will have the best herbs on the block.

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Good answers!!! Plant what you will be using. Be careful with invasive plants….mint, onion/garlic chives, cilantro. Either plant them in pots and/or cut the flower heads off before they go to seed…or at least before the seeds fall and spread.

Lavender (all varieties), pineapple sage and nasturtiums are always full of butterflies. Oregano and wild marjoram also attract butterflies. Rosemary gets to be a big bush and the bees love it too. So lots depends on your space available. I like salad herbs so I have hyssop and arugula, red amaranth, purple sage, chamomile and salad burnet.

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These veggies grow well in broken shade, but no veggies grow well in pure shade.

Leaf lettuce, arugula, endive, and cress.
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Peas
Beets
Brussels Sprouts
Radishes
Swiss Chard
Collards, mustard greens, spinach, and kale
Beans

Fruit is not very shade tolerant. Most berries can tolerate some shade, but it comes down to production. They will grow, but just no produce much.

These herbs work well in shade.

Lemon balm
sweet woodruff
ginger
chives
parsley
mint
angelica

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University of Virginia Extension
Deer resistant plants
Scroll down about midway
The plants are all categorized
Most plants require some sun but you can select from the lists and determine shade

http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/treeshru/resistan.htm

**************NOTE**********************
All of the links can be opened for possible information
If you need to you can contact WVU for plant specifics
Contact:
John W. Jett,
304/293-6131 ext. 4224
Lewis W. Jett,
304/293-6131 ext. 4240
Horticulture Specialists,
WVU Extension Service

http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/index.html

http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/index.html

Contact Us

http://www.wvu.edu/~exten/contact.htm

Missouri resident

To RScott You give the shortest answers and I give the longest ones.
I’m glad I’m not a deer in your area…my rump would be hurtin’ all the time…

HerbGardenGuy answers:

The name of the herb is not known, although, I myself call it “the sleeping leaf.”

I looked in my copy of Silverwing.
The chapter in which the herb is used by Zephyr, which is “Keeper of the Spire”, says nothing of the herb’s name.

All it says is, “Zephyr came over with an herb in one hand and a berry in the other.” Zephyr uses the berry for Shade’s wing and the herb to make him sleep. As Shade is falling asleep, he asks, “What is that?”
Zephyr replies, “It’s an herb. It will help you sleep.”

And even when the herb is used a second time, to drug Goth and Throbb, the name isn’t listed. I suppose it may be made-up; there really is no leaf that makes you sleep! I have never heard of such.

So, all in all, I guess you can just call it “the sleeping leaf.”

~Josie Jayfeather <3

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Alright here are some informations about taking care of a peppermint herb

http://www.ehow.com/way_5188271_peppermint-plant-care.html

http://www.gardenguides.com/94653-care-peppermint-plants.html

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Not knowing your climate it is hard to say.

I suggest either Asperula oderata (it does spread!) or Lamium maculatum. Google these and see if they are what you had in mind.

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Plants in bloom usually have better chances than plants from seed, but if the others sprouted, the difference is probably not much.

Different plants require slightly different levels of light, water, etc. Most beginning gardeners show the same attention to all their plants. You might try the parsly and thyme in some other window, but if that fails, maybe you should stick with what you do best, and see if anything else can thrive under your normal care conditions.

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This answer can vary much, because the term “high medicinal value” can be interpreted many ways. What makes the value high? Do you include only plants that save lives? Only plants that are well known?

I have a book of Eastern/Central U.S. Medicinal Plants that has about 1100 entries. There will be some overlap with Western species, so maybe around 2000 on the continent. Some of the plants are poisonous (like Black Locust), so aren’t used by typical herbalists. Some just aren’t well known for medicine, like Canada Thistle or Rattlesnake Master. Some of the plants don’t do much, maybe just relieve the pain of hemorrhoids or stop diarrhea. So my best estimate would be somewhere around 1000 herbal plants with what I would call “high” medicinal value, just in the continental United States.

When I used to own an herb shop, I carried only about 200 plants in dried, bulk form. That was partly because of availability but also because I bought what would sell, which was what was well-known. About 150 of those were purchased for medicine – the others were known mostly as culinary herbs (even though most of those also have medicinal properties).

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There are different types of Asthma. Status Asthmatics, Bronchial Asthma, Asthmatic Bronchitis, Dysphnia, Allergic Asthma and so on.
Generally, a bronchial spasm – constriction occures due to some reason; it could be psychological stress, temperature, allergens, dust and so on, which will cause the breathing problem. What a patient require at that time is something that can cause broncho-dialation.
There are negative ions that also can cause such a situation as Asthma.
There are many plants which generate positive ions in the atmosphere whereby a proper balance is maintained. It stops the spread of allergens as well.
Please be informed that there are certian plants, the smell of which also cause asthma. ( Bronchial spasm ) for Example, Banyan Tree emits ozones and that helps give you fresh breath. You cna write an essay on these aspects..

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I have such a friend who raises herbs, dries them and sells. She is Ohio though. You may not want to deal with someone so far from you.

Somerset Herbs
Margaret Wince
Somerset
740-743-3010

Annuals, perennials, herbs, peppers, cucumbers, onions, garlic, herb mixes, pesto, dried flowers, wreaths, gourds, pumpkins

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Anything with JWH-018 in it, also salvia

basically all the good shit, the new legal around here is really bad

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Here’s a guide for companion plants that go together..such as …
PARSLEY: grows well with chives, onions, roses and tomato.
MARJORAM: As a companion plant it improves the flavor of vegetables and herbs. Sweet marjoram is the most commonly grown type.
BASIL: grows well with many other herbs, but do not plant with rue or sage

http://www.ghorganics.com/page2.html

Another list of plants & their effects as companions (scroll down page for list). Rosemary grows well with sage.

Http://www.seedsofchange.com/enewsletter/issue_55/companion_planting.asp

Herb Companions in the Garden & kitchen:
“Plant fennel away from other herbs and vegetables.”

http://www.almanac.com/garden/herbs/companions.php

http://www.herbalgardens.com/companion.html

Sweet basil, parsley, oregano, marjoram, & thyme can grow well together & would make a nice herb garden combination. Also: “Basil is striking in containers when combined with nasturtiums… Or marigolds.”

http://www.gardenguides.com/plants/info/herbs/basil.asp

Or you can make a golden garden combination planting together: lemon thyme, variegated sage, calendula, nasturtium and lemon balm.
Lemon Balm can be planted with anything, but keep in mind that since it is in the mint family, it can spread & overtake your other herbs…since this is what mints do.

Wormwood leaves contain absinthin a substance which can be toxic to some plants.

Http://www.ghorganics.com/Wormwood.html

Zinnias can attract Japanese beetles, so you might not want it near some of your herbs. The pastel varieties of zinnias can be used as a trap crop for Japanese beetles.
BTW, Catnip, chives, garlic, tansy & rue are said to repel Japanese Beetles.

A pot of basil, thyme and sage:

This forum shows a container of salvia, oregano, thyme and summer savory. The summer savory is beginning to bloom:

http://www.gardenbuddies.com/forum/messages/6876/1173263.html

Thought you’d like this article on the ideal herbs to grow in containers:

http://www.herbexpert.co.uk/GrowingHerbsInContainers.html

P.S. Thanks for the nice comment Naturepants!

Good luck!!! Hope this helps.

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I have grown many herbs from the supermarket. Get either a bigger pot or long planter. Fill with a good multi purpose compost. Take the herb of your choice out of the little plastic tub, Lossen root ball gently and plant. Water only when compost is feeling slightly dry. Too begin with just harvest a bit of the plant to give it a chance to rejuvenate. Just an advisory, Mint should always be in a seperate container as it takes over everything else!!

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The best place for fresh produce like that is Whole Foods, the Nugget market, and Belair

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Many herbs, like Chives are actually better kept outdoors and this might be part of the problem. If you don’t have much space you could try growing herbs in large pots or a window box outside and see if they fare any better.

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Growing herbs indoors is somewhat different than growing them outdoors, and their care also depends upon where you live. If you live where winters are very cold (below freezing during the day and night) you must put the plants in the sunniest, most airtight window you have (probably facing south), but make certain that they do not touch the glass. Basil and coriander require more light than do parsley and thyme, so if your window space is limited, give the basil and coriander the best spots.

The amount of water the plants get, and the frequency of watering depend on your home (dryness of the air) as well as the type of soil used for the plants. The best way to tell if your plants need water is to put your finger into the soil up to the middle of the first joint. If the tip of your finger feels dry, then you need to water. If it feels wet, then you should wait a day and then test the soil again.

Expect the parsley and thyme to live the longest. Thyme is a perennial, and parsley lives two y ears. Basil and coriander are annuals, so they won’t live as long. Coriander, in particular, is very short-lived. Keep some seeds on hand, and resow every two months or so, to keep plenty of this herb on hand.

I had a commercial greenhouse business for 25 years at which I grew all of these herbs for sale, so my advice comes from years of growing. I hope that this information is helpful to you. Happy growing!

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You certainly can, one of the best is rosemary. Just don’t let it dry out, that is one plant that will not recover from that. Keep it evenly moist, water about once a week. Buy a plant, it does not come easily from seed. Others which do well in a sunny window indoors are basil (plant from seeds) thyme, (best to buy a plant), parsley (ditto, it is very hard to start from seed), oregano (plant, be sure to get Greek oregano, the regular garden oregano has very little flavor), mints, (plant) sage (plant), dill (seeds),chives (seeds or plant), coriander, or cilantro (seeds). Feed them with liquid fertilizer weekly, clip them back regularly to use, they will get thicker and bushier. Don’t let basil flower and go to seed, it is an annual and will think it’s done, and give up. Harvest cilantro , then if you let it flower and go to seed, you will have coriander. If they get tall and leggy, move them to a location where they get more sun, and clip them back. When you use them to cook, remember that when you are using fresh herbs, double the amount called for in the recipe.

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I have never seen a Chia pot work. What usually happens is there is an initial burst of greenery and then the whole thing dies. Herbs grow great indoors but are done best in their own pot rather than a chia form. Basil, sage, oregano will all do well in a house that has plenty of light. Herbs are sun lovers. Chives in pots do really well and taste great. The more you cut them the more chives come back.

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They have small contained plant and light set ups through gardener’s supply company onthe internet

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Grow lights have a stronger light than regular lights. Here’s a link to grow lights. There are just the bulbs too. Good luck!

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Hi:
I have grown thousands of herbs in greenhouse and also some inside my home. You can grow a variety of herbs indoors. Some herbs will have a slower germination rate, and some herbs don’t transplant outside very well.

You can start out with your basic culinary herbs such as basil, thyme, rosemary, oregano, dill, parsley, chives, and sage. The main goal to getting your herbs to grow well inside is to purchase a light weight potting soil, with no bark. Add some vermiculite and humus to the soil. Add some hot water to your soil mix, as this is a great way to get the herbs root systems going. Make sure you have the right light requirements and also, don’t over water.

Some herbs such as basil, germinate better in the dark. If you buy seeds, the manufacturer usually has this information on the back of the package.

I hope this has helped some and I will link you to the spice and herb section of my website. There is a page on growing herbs from seed. I will also link you to the site map, as this page has everything that is on the website. Browse through and see if there is any other information that may be helpful to you. Good luck with your herbs and have a great day!
Kimberly

http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.com/Spices.html

http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.com/Site.html

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Lavender
calendula flowers
comfrey leaf
oregano
anise
Chamomile
Try the link below for more ideas.
Http://gardeners.harrisseeds.com/cart/browse.asp?subcat=22&c1=ppc&source=yahoo&kw=herbseed&OVRAW=herb%20seeds&OVKEY=herb%20seed&OVMTC=standard&OVADID=724602522&OVKWID=3843292022

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Weed.

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Here are some Ohio herb garden links. Good luck!

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I suggest you google the name of your state, the phrase “beginner vegetable garden” or “beginner herb garden” and then add “site:edu” without the quotes. It will give you all the latest advice without the exaggerations you will get from retailers.

The plants will vary depending on where you live. For example, here is a site for Indiana, for beginning vegetable garedners. . Http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/beginner.html

and here’s one for herbs.

Http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/SavoryHerbs/SavoryHerbs.html

The timing will also depend on where you live, but the practices are the same.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Here’s some other good choices: 1) Echinaecea. It’s beautiful and extremely winter hardy. I currently have 3 varieties in my garden, and grow it not just for its medicinal purposes, but also because it is so very lovely. 2) Comfrey; 3) Mullein; can be dried, smoked, used in salves and as a tea or a constituent in a salve; 4) Burdock; lymphatic alterative and adaptogen; 5) Red Clover, also a lymphatic alterative; works on purifying the blood as well; works as an excellent cover crop (green manure) and soil amendment; you’ll need to contain this in some way as it will spread like wildfire and take your whole garden over; 6) any member of the mint family; 7) Goldenseal, if you can get the seeds or starts for it; antibiotic; antiviral; antimicrobial; strong Ki/Bl herb; Red root; antibiotic/antiviral/another lymphatic/endocrine alterative/blood purifier; 9) Osha, especially if you live in the Western United States above 4,000 feet. You can try it if you live elsewhere, but I won’t guarantee you’ll have much luck with this herb if you do not live in a dry mountainous region; strong use with healing flus and colds; particularly used in lung ailments; 10) Nettles; one of the strongest nutritive plants in nature; adaptogen and tonifier; 11) Yerba santa is an excellent choice if you live again in dry mountainous regions like the Sierras. This is a wonderful herb for coughs, colds and bronchial ailments; 12) Verbena–should grow pretty much anywhere and is beautiful in container gardens; pretty when frozen into ice cubes and used to garnish summer drinks; can be used as a syrup w/ honey; many, many culinary uses; nervine, stomachic; 13) Calendula–This is also very, very easy to grow, with big yellow, orange and gold flower heads, and is a major constituent of any antibiotic skin salve or healing cream; 14) If you live somewhere very warm or tropical, ie Florida or parts of CA, even, you could try growing both ginger and turmeric; 15) Horseradish is wonderfully medicinal and very, very easy to grow, as are peppers of all types, including cayenne; both are heating, dispersing, catalysing and work in herbal formulae synergistically to increase the power and working of all other herbs in the mix. Excellent for cold, stagnant conditions; 16) Catnip; particularly good for fevers in children; 17) Lobelia–which also is very pretty in container gardens; lung ailments, particularly asthma; often a constituent of herbal tobaccos; Be careful with lobelia, as it’s subtoxic and you need to know what the heck you’re doing BEFORE you use it; 18) Any member of the onion/garlic family (Allium), ie garlic, chives, scallions, shallots, onions of all kinds and types, leeks will be easy to grow, and highly medicinal; 19) Horehound is an excellent choice, again for coughs and bronchial ailments, as well as sore throats and colds; 20) any culinary herb, such as parsleys, sage, thymes, oregano, basils, rosemary, chervil, purslane, dill, lavenders, coriander, licorice, bay, will prove to be an excellent choice(s), as well. Many of these are marketed as annuals, but come up again and again in my garden like a perennial would, even herbs that are not usually thought to winter over here in VT. Bay, anise, nasturtium, rosemary, lavender and sage all come up as perennials in Northern CA, where I lived for 7 years. Twenty herbs is more than enough for you to start with. You could also add myrtle bushes, docks, cress, poppies, roses, rose campaigne, nasturtiums, violas, etc, etc as well as many, many other herbs as time goes by. I will not guarantee that all these will grow well for you, as I don’t know where you live currently, but do some research, talk to gardeners in your area, and see what you come up with.

Feverfew, by the way, is often used to treat migraines, headaches and allergies. Easiest way to use it is to brew it like a tea and drink the infusion.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Determine what size pots you are going to sell…4″, gallons, etc.

Compare prices at the local nurseries and what other plants are selling for at the market. You would probably price just under a nursery so that you are competitive.

Know your plants! Be prepared for all kinds of questions on care, how to use, how to transplant, etc. Be sure each plant has a label and put as much information on the label as you can! (If you maintain a website, you can put all this information there too so they can reference it when they get home. A lot of people get the information when they get the plant but don’t remember all of it by the time they get home.)

You can make little signs for each plant when they are displayed in groups. You can have a sign for oregano, parsley, etc.

Have your prices clearly indicated. As a consumer, I don’t know how many items I have not purchased because I couldn’t find a price and just didn’t want to take the time to ask.

Sell good quality, healthy plants. Don’t sell leggy or overgrown plants. You will learn the timing of when to seed up and how much to seed and how to stagger your batches as you go. But be sure you have nice plants!

You won’t get rich doing this but it’s fun and you meet a lot of nice people. Good luck!

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Are you talking about legitimate herbs? Sarah’s Superb Herbs is an example of a company that’s done well growing commercially. I think you’d need a greenhouse to start your seedlings, then lots of good soil that is amended often.

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You need to research the potential for sales prior to starting your garden. Do you live in a rural area where it is hard to find fresh garden herbs or are they plentiful? If it’s the latter, your gardening might be in vain. There might be restrictions with licensing issues that would prevent you from selling to commercial establishments. The local farmer’s market might be your best bet. Check with your city/town’s city hall and find out what code restrictions might be in place.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Saffron is a very expensive food flavoring. It is actually the dried stigma (tiny threadlike strands) of the Crocus Sativus Linneaus. Crocus is a spring flowering plant, from a small bulb, shaped like a tiny onion. They can grow in shallow medium. Hundreds of them would not take up much space and they multiply easily.

You would have to grow the plants, harvest the stigma at the proper time, dry them, package them and market them. Do some research for more information.

Starting veg plants from seeds is very easy and could be profitable if you sell them at a local farmer’s market. Tomato plants are fast and easy, as are green peppers. Herbs are great and start easily from seeds.

Hostas are profitable, but you should start those from digging an existing plant and dividing it. Not too successful from seed. Good luck.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Marijuana

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Hey George,

I agree with what others have said. The only thing is–in terms of kits–you can’t really select your own herbs since you pretty much have to go with what’s in the kit. It’s a fine way to start, but herbs are SO easy to grow, I wonder if you’d find it more fun deciding what you want to grow and go from there.

This might help you get started. . . Do you want to grow culinary herbs? Are you a cook? If so, you can for sure find either seeds (online sources abound–see my link below) or little plants (again, locally or via online sources). So let’s say you begin with basil, thyme, oregano, and parsley. Four really easy plants to grow, and they all require much the same cultivation and care.

I grow all my herbs in pots, so they can be right outside my kitchen door. I have so much basil at the end of the summer, I’m always making pesto and freezing it. Really, herbs are among the easiest plants to grow, so think about really getting exatly what you want to grow and going from there.

Maybe start them in pots–it’s so simple to do. Layer the bottom of the pot (use ones with holes) with pebbles, gravel, whatever will let the soil drain and keep it in the pot. Put in some good potting soil from your local nursery, pop in the plants (after you tease open the root system), water well, and set them in a sunny location. You can add some time-released fertilizer to the soil if you want (Osmacote is a reliable one). When your finger up over the first knuckle is dry, water well so that the water drains out the bottom.

That’s it. Plus, you can grow herbs that flower and use the edible flowers as well as the leaves.

For more info. About what herbs to grow and how to grow them, check out the links below.

Have fun,
Virginia

HerbGardenGuy answers:

I got the AeroGarden as a gift last Christmas, and I coudln’t be happier with it. You have to pay attention to the water level and it will tell you when to add nutrient tablets….but that is pretty much the extent of the actual work you have to do with it. The herbs are high quality too….I am a chef and i think it freaking great!!

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Hello nicky,

I recommend you to visit my gardening site to get a complete info:

thanks

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That depends upon whether you are good at seed starting. If you enjoy gardening and like to watch the development, seeds are the way to go. If you are rather in a hurry and not too gardening savvy, you will want to go with the starts. I love to plant, and there is only one way to get started: just do it!

If you do not want many herbs, however, you may just want to buy a start or two; depending upon the herb.

Organic means there were no chemicals used on the seed and that they were harvested and grown naturally. You can buy organic seed; most of the ones in the stores are not. Some are, so read the packet.

I would avoid peat pots and peat in general. It is running out and soil and pots are great anyway. We do not want to deplete the earth too quickly!

Seeds of Change has great organic seeds. You pay a bit more for them, but of course it is environmentally desirable to use them.

Http://www.seedsofchange.com/default.asp

HerbGardenGuy answers:

The kit in this link is probably too expensive. You could make your own for a lot less money by attaching clay pots in a similar manner with clear latex caulk and buy the seeds. You would have to buy seeds on line I doubt if any stores have them at this time.

Http://www.herbkits.com/

The below is usually in the stores at this time of year
*******Chia Herb Garden*******
Its easy to do and fun to grow

http://www.rkdm.com/chiapet/chiaherbgarden.htm?OVRAW=herb%20garden%20kit&OVKEY=herb%20garden%20kit&OVMTC=standard&OVADID=906300522&OVKWID=17076104522

The Kit below comes with the seeds
Italian Indoor Herb Garden Kit

http://www.herbgardenkits.com.au/store/2007327/page/1338876

I have listed only the most reputable seed companies I personally am familiar with.
Seed catalogs

http://www.burpee.com/category/herbs.do

http://www.parkseed.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?catalogId=10066&storeId=10101&langId=-1&mainPage=page1&cid=ppp000009y&s_kwcid=TC-1186-{ovkey}-{ovmtc:S:S:S}-141-143

http://henryfields.com/category.asp?c=3&x=8&y=5

http://henryfields.com/search.asp?pc=&t=c&c=3

I really think the least expensive way is to make one. You can see the pictures and get a general idea how to assemble one.
Some ideas in photos this one is build
a wooden box insert clay pots.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Could be Sage, could be lamb’s ear, could be horehound, maybe applemint or pineapple mint. There are too many possibilities with such a vague description and no photo.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Wal mart get thier plants from a greenhouse grower..and wal mart does nothing to the plants other than water them..the supplier does the restocking and all..here in North west Florida..Bonnie plant farm supplies them…it will be different in different areas… More than likely the supplier does not spray these with an insecticide..they are grown indoors in huge greenhouses..climate controlled..as well as insect controlled…I have never seen a supplier spray thier seedlings at all…but that doesn’t mean they wont…Look at who supplies the plant on the little tag that comes with them..then call thier 800 number to ask them

HerbGardenGuy answers:

I have been a customer of Nichols Garden Nursery for years, also Companion Plants. Caprilands has a really good reputation, been around for years. Not familiar with Cooks.

Plants have always been good and grow well, always have been completely satisfied with any that I have ordered from them

HerbGardenGuy answers:

If you scroll down this link, the writer discusses the Tesco basil plant and its unpredictability.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Call or visit some Indian Grocery Stores or indian Restaurants.

Ask them about Curry Leaf. Real name for curry leaf is LIMDI.

Use internet to find Indian Stores or Restaurants. Find and call

any Patel (last name) and ask for LIMDI, you will be guided

about how to go about.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

At least a 24 inch pot. Not only do the herbs need to spread their roots, but anything smaller will dry out so fast. You’ll be watering 3 times a day.

This is about herb pots: http://www.ehow.com/how_2253456_plant-bbq-garden.html

HerbGardenGuy answers:

You might want to do some research to find out whether or not the plants you are having trouble with are annuals or perennials. Most plants go through a dormant stage and look like they are dead but give them a month or two and they should spring back.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

You can sow the seeds in the potting mix with a moist feel to it, cover them with a thin layer of soil, and then cover the container with a clear plastic film that can then be placed in a window for a few days, when the sprouts appear, partially shade them and avoid over heating the container. This is when the sprouts may damp off from too hot a container and from too much sunlight.
Fertilizer is not really needed at this point since the soil mix will have most of what’s needed, later fertilizer should be added carefully. Good Luck.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

I have always used Miracle Grow Potting soil mixed with Miracle Grow veg. Soil and planted them in clay pots. I grow mine indoors during the winter in a south facing window. Gets lots of sun and you have to water them a lot. They tend to dry out quickly with the sun and the dry indoor heat. I usually plant all of mine in the outdoor garden in late May.
It is great to have fresh herbs year round. I have had success with dill, basil, thyme, chives, cilantro and lemon grass. I have included a site that might be helpful. Enjoy your herbs!

Http://www.landsteward.com/page.cfm/13159

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Plant them out side on your deck or where ever in containers and put a screen tent over them that filters the light.

Google “square foot garden”

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Jellys will clog the pours so you will probably break out and can have a scar due to that also. If its bad you should talk to a dr about getting silicone to put on it. I had surgery twice and the silicone made the scar go away really nicely

HerbGardenGuy answers:

No.
Just…no.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Simmer chopped garlic in some mustard oil,till it becomes charred.When this oil cools down,filter it and massage it on the aching joints daily.This will cure your problem.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

See “pharmacon” means poison. All plant-derived pharmaceuticals (see what i did there?) are poisonous beyond a certain concentration.

The trick in using pharmaceuticals is figuring out the right concentration and dose that will hack our bodies communication system (you know, hormones, peptides, small molecules) and force our bodies to do something (pharmacodynamics).

For example, something as tasty as nutmeg, at high concentrations, is a hallucinogen…and lethal.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Yes, they are dicots in the family Asteraceae. This means that they are angiosperms, which means they most definitely have flowers as the definition of an “angiosperm” is a flowering plant.

These might not be the type of flowers you are thinking of, however. They may be very small and not showy at all. Since this is a plant from the Asteraceae it most likely has either ray or disk flowers or both. These are very small flowers that make up a large inflorescence that looks like a single flower. Think of a sunflower or a dandylion, this is also a composite of tiny flowers in the family Asteraceae.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Try this: http://www.alwaysbrilliant.com/aa/aspx-products/1-1697/2-51310/SC-Froogle/kw-13932/bb/Adjustable-Tabletop-Grow-Light.htm

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Any moist soil could give you fruit flies.

Use a quality potting soil and don’t over water and you will have no more difficulty than you do with your house plants (often no problem).

In short you shouldn’t but you can, just watch the water.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Most herbs have seeds – if you go to a nursery – you will get seeds for most herbs – you will need a sawing tray – add soil and plant the seeds – keep the soil moist and partial sunny area – good luck

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, Basil and Thyme. Hanging Strawberry, Dwarf Blueberry, here is a very good source for fruit and vegetables; http://gurneys.com/default.asp
also Four Winds; http://www.fourwindsgrowers.com/
Here is some good info for container gardening; http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/gr_indoor_container/0,2028,DIY_13849,00.html
Good luck, and remember they always taste better, home grown!

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Try rosemary, lavendar, sage, parsley, thyme and you can cook and infuse vinegars with them

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Depending on the type of plant, they are transplanted at different times. You should usually wait until the seedling is at least a few inches tall before transplanting. For now, keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Watering every couple of days should be enough. Keep the containers in a warm spot that gets as much sun as possible. The herbs you mentioned can be grown in containers, but the pots need to be larger than the pots you bought the seedlings in.

The following link has lots of answers to your questions about growing and transplanting veggies and herbs. They have good detailed info about planting, watering, fertilizing and harvesting a bunch of different veggies and herbs. Good luck!

Http://www.backyard-vegetable-gardening.com/

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Put the seeds in a glass of water and let them soak over night. The ones which sink to the bottom are good, the others not and you can throw them away. The ones on the bottom are fertile.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Not only do they all produce seeds, but they are all angiosperms (flowering plants), compared to the other major group of seed bearing plants, the gymnosperms (conifers, etc)

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Home depot,Lowes< and walmart all sell lemon balm plants …once spring and mid summer hit again they will be available there…Might as well wait for even with seeds you will need some sort of warmth and artificial light source to grow them, and by the time they are even big enough to use it will be time for them in the stores..You can get a foot and a half plant for about 1.99

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Check with baker creek hierloom seeds.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

I love fresh herbs too,in India however fresh herbs are limited to cilantro,mint & curry leaves,but i have an acquired weakness for herbs from other countries & so have to grow them from packeted seed,they do well in pots & take about 7 to 10 days to germinate,i grow them outdoors till summer which is fierce in our part of the country,then thay are moved to shady spots in the garden.Unless the weather is cool ,i dont think plastic wrap is needed,but using it will do harm.Happy cooking with fresh herbs

HerbGardenGuy answers:

For many herbs, the best success comes from using special plant or grow lights that simulate the full spectrum of the sun. Even then, the lights will need to be left on for 12 – 15 hours per day, for your seedlings to grow as strong and healthy as they would in sunlight.

However, you can start with these plants in a sunny window if you’d like a windowsill garden:Chives, Parsley & Cilantro(coriander).
Chives grow like small onions with leaves about 6 inches tall. These plants prefer cool conditions with good light, but will grow quite well on a windowsill in the kitchen. Plant seeds in a 6-inch pot. The plants should be about 1 inch apart over the entire surface area. It will require about 12 weeks from the time seeds are planted until leaves can be cut. For variety, try garlic or Chinese chives, which grow in a similar fashion, but have a mild garlic flavor.

Http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/mg/vegetable/container.html

Tips for starting most plants:
Soil-less mediums are better than garden or potting soil because they retain moisture, provide good aeration, and reduce pest and disease problems. You can purchase a ready-mixed blend, or mix your own special blend using equal parts of vermiculite, sphagnum moss, and perlite.

Available light can be increased somewhat by providing reflective materials around the plants (aluminum foil, white-painted surfaces, marble chips, etc.).http://mastergardenproducts.com/gardenerscorner/container_gardening.htm
If you are using a large, south-facing window, get the plants right IN the window, as close as possible to the glass, and turn them daily. Plants grown with nature’s light may dry out faster and have the disadvantage of occasionally being a little spindly.http://www.hedgerows.com/?cat=11

Most seedlings require 12-14 hours of direct light in order to manufacture enough food for healthy stems and leaves. The characteristic legginess one sees in a windowsill planter, indicates the plants are not receiving enough intensity or enough hours of light. If you are growing in a south-facing window, you can enhance incoming light by covering a piece of cardboard with aluminum foil and placing it in back of the containers. (The light bounces off the foil and back onto the seedlings.) If you don’t have a south window, you’ll need to supplement with grow lights… Turn on the lights around 4:00 pm to add an additional 4 hours of quality light.

Http://www.stokesbury.org/lindas%20gardening/port2.html

Good luck! Hope these tips are helpful

HerbGardenGuy answers:

I’m not into wicca.. But my husband is an avid gardener… Raspberry leaves grow well inside the house and we’ve always had good luck growing herbs in strawberry pots like these ones:

http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=navclient&rlz=1T4SUNA_enUS314US261&q=strawberry%20pots&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Maybe you are watering too much. The soil should be allowed to dry at least half way between watering. The best test is to stick your finger in the soil and see if it feels wet. There is air trapped in between the particles of soil and the roots need that air to grow well. When you water the air pockets fill with water which is fine if you allow them to return. Look at plants in the fields. They are not kept constantly wet yet the grow with the cycle of rain and dry Basil would be the first plant to react to over watering

HerbGardenGuy answers:

I guess i am from the same planet as you cause i think this is a very good question. But as for and answer im sure there is other potting mix out there that is better and healthier to use than just your regular standard stuff but no it should not effect you in any way just make sure you do wash your products before using them

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Since there’s a lot of possible items, it’s hard to post them all here.

I suggest visiting http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/gamecube/file/931608/42228 for a guide on this as it covers a fairly good chunk of the data, albeit the guide is a bit generic.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

…because they haven’t smoked pot before!

I’m like you. I’m Christian, and it says in Genesis that every green plant and herb is there for human consumption.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

Inhale the scent of herbs. Enjoy the beauty of fresh flowers and plants. Bring the good chi back to your own home and garden. Salad lovers will rejoice in the array of fresh veggies, while gourmets will appreciate the delightful tarts and juicy burgers. Watch demonstrations of the arts of pot-making and flower-arranging, then visit our gift shop – our handcrafted bags and pillows make great gifts for Valentine’s day!

HerbGardenGuy answers:

It would help if you mentioned where you lived, so we know the climate….Yes, you can grow roses in pots.Currently I have a rose bush growing in a west facing window in my house If yours are in 5″ pots only, you need to repot them asap. I would suggest going up to a 12″ pot to start. Get some good potting soil, Miracle Grow brand(Wal Mart) if you have access to a greenhouse grower, go there and buy some from the grower. Buy the best, it is worth it. The roses will do best if they get full sun as much of the day as possible. Treat them like a house plant for the most part, watering and fertilizing occasionally. I live in Minnesota, so I will be putting my rose outside once it warms up for the summer. As far as pruning, you can cut them back as you feel necessary. I wait until after the flower is spent, and then cut back about 10-12″ of the flowering stem. New shoots them come out from the cut.

HerbGardenGuy answers:

From that verse what god is saying when he says cursed is the ground/thorn and bristles … Before this adam/eve did not have to labor for anything, theres another verse, by the sweat of your brow … Same context … Cursed is the ground, now man((kind)) will have to till and use crop rotation to grow food, where in the garden of eden the soil was perfect, thorns/bristles are more examples of the laborious task it will be for man to grow food from the ground.
As an herbalist you pointed out a perfect point … Being able to use the “cursed” thorns/bristles/weeds for madicinal purposes … I interpret this as gods balancing of the curse … Before this adam/eve didnt need medicine, all was perfect