Where to grow herbs?
Herbs can be grown in small pots or containers as patio plants. You can incorporate herbs into perennial beds and borders or you can establish an “herb garden” in an area adjacent to your vegetable garden. How large of an area you dedicate to herbs depends on your own personal preference and on the amount of space that you have available. When planting herbs either from seed or from established plugs and plants, always start with soil that has been amended with organic matter. For container plantings do not use garden soil as it is too heavy and will not drain properly, instead use a good quality organic potting soil that contains perilite for drainage. If you are growing herbs from seed, always use certified organic herb seed whenever possible. Certified organic herb seeds are not anymore expensive than standard herb seeds but are much healthier for you and for the environment. Tips for Successfully Growing Herbs: • Most herbs will grow well with the same sunlight (6-8 hours), fertili
