What are some tips for starting an herb garden and growing berries and vegetables?
Herbs and vegetables can be grown in the same space. Berries come back year after year and the plants get larger every year. It’s usually best to plant berries separate from vegetables and herbs. Depending on how many vegetables/herbs you want to grow and how much space you have, you can grow them in either containers or in the ground. Regardless of what you grow, the soil needs to be tilled deeply and have good drainage. The following site has lots of good information about garden planning and planting, watering, fertilizing and harvesting a wide variety of vegetables and a few herbs. Good luck!
Good Evening Jack Lapidus, My first and most important tip would be: If you are going to be a gardener, than grow the best. What does that mean? Ninety (90%) per cent of the vegetables and fruits in the grocery stores are not the best as far as taste. Commercial farmers grow a variety of vegetables which can import and export better. Examples: garlic. Most garlic is imported from China. The taste, smell and flavor is not the best, but it does export better than other varieties of garlic. Also, most people would not know the difference. They have nothing to compare. Cooking with good garlic is awesome. There are many varieties of garlic. It is my favorite vegetable to grow. Try and get some garlic bulbs from Gilroy, California. They grow one of the best in the world. Their garlic festival each year draws people from all over the world. Hopefully, web site below can link you to a supplier. http://www.ksbw.com/garlicfe
When starting an herb garden, or any garden for that matter, you must first know the basics: Soil. Do you have the right soil? The perfect soil for growing almost anything is called “loam”. It has a crumb-like structure, holds water better, allows air to pass through. Adding compost does wonder because it is considered an over-all soil enhancer. For potted herbs and plants, it’s best to start with a good potting mix: 2 parts sterile potting soil, 1 part perlite and 1 part compost. Regular garden soil is too heavy for potted plants. Sun. The amount of sunlight your garden area receives will dictate the type of plants. If you have lots of sunlight, pick plants that thrive best under full sun. Otherwise, chose plants that can do well in low-light conditions. Amount of natural water. If you have frequent rains in your area, you might want to consider using raise beds so that you’re plants won’t drown with too much water. If your area is rather arid, then frequent watering is required. Most
