3 Herbs You Didn’t Know Were Easy to Grow at Home
Chive plants in full bloom
Do you love using fresh herbs to cook?
Today is Beginner Garden Wednesday. Every Wednesday, we are sharing tips and tricks to make gardening easy for every gardener. On this Wednesday, we are sharing about herbs.
Growing herbs at home is a great way to save money and it is very easy to do. Let’s take a look at a few herbs that are easy to grow at home.
- Garlic
Fresh garlic is a flavorful addition for a number of tantalizing recipes.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary’s definition of garlic is “a European bulbous herb of the genus Allium (A. sativum) widely cultivated for its pungent compound bulbs much used in cookery.”Better Homes and Gardens states that growing garlic along with roses has reportedly been shown to repel aphids.- Chives
Chives are great not only because the are a great herb to use in recipes, but they are also a beautiful perennial that can add a little something extra to every backyard. According to Southern Living,
Chives are hardy perennials that are attractive, tasty, and easy to grow. These rugged herbs grow in lush grass like clumps that rise from a cluster of small bulbs. The snipped leaves add a pleasing touch to soups, salads, and vegetable dishes, providing both color and a mild onion or garlic flavor. In spring and summer, chives boast globe-like flowers that are popular as edible garnishes.”
- Winter Savory
Winter savory is a perennial with a dark green, shiny, pointed leaves. With a peppery thyme taste, this herb is wonderful on meats, eggs and a great flavor for vinegar. Plant this herb in the spring in well-drained soil. USA Gardener recommends planting in full sun and only lightly watering the plants.
Whenever planting herbs, we recommend installing Rootsticks. Rootsticks are direct to root water system that allows the herb to receive the oxygen, water and nutrients. Rootsticks also help you to manage the amount of water you give to each herb, which is really helpful when growing winter savory.
So, what do you think? What herb would you like to grow at home?
- Chives
