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Welcome back to Herb Monday and happy Monday to you. Herb Monday is a series about tips and tricks to growing and beautiful herb garden indoors. Last week, we shared that lavender is often used for cooking and can even replace rosemary in many bread recipes in 4 Facts You Didn’t Know About Lavender.

Today, we want to share techniques to move your herb garden from outside to in your own home. By maintaining your herb garden indoors, you can enjoy fresh, free herbs all winter long. Fresh herbs can be costly, but by growing them yourself, you can reduce the amount money you spend and keep your kitchen smelling wonderful all winter.

Matthew Benson with the Organic Gardening has some helpful tips to transitioning your garden inside. Here are 3 easy to-dos when transition your garden.

  1. Getting Started
    For some of your herbs, it is actually easier to just take a cutting from any existing plant whether you have your very own garden outside or you want to start one. Herbs that start great from cuttings include:

    • Rosemary
    • Sage
    • Thyme
    • Oregano
  2. The “Transition Zone”
    Michael and his team have a great concept here. Before you settle your herbs for the winter, start them off in a “transition zone”.

    Instead of bringing them directly inside, put them in a bright, cool “transitional zone,” such as a garage, entryway, or enclosed porch, for a few weeks.

    Once your herbs have come accustomed to being indoors, go ahead and settled them in the brightest, south facing window. Temperatures should stay around 65 – 70 degrees F.

  3. The 3 Must Knows
    • Water:
      You will need to keep your herbs well watered without allowing the soil to feel wet. This is where Rootsticks come in handy! They can deliver water directly to the roots of your herbs keeping them well watered and not too wet.
    • Light: If you plant your herbs in a clay pot – use a south facing window. If you use a plastic pot- use and east or west facing window.
    • Temperatures: Quick tip- if you have low light, do not worry. Keep the temperature low as well.

Make sure to come back on Wednesday because we will be sharing how to grow witch hazel.

What problems have you faced in transitioning your herb garden indoors?

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