All herbs need light but while most enjoy full sun, some need full shade, while others can thrive under almost any light conditions. Early morning light has a marked effect on growth and development. Most plants have an optimum temperature at which growth is best. Critical examples are herbs that do not tolerate heavy frost and those that wilt in high temperatures.

Strong or persistent wind can be detrimental. A combination of wind and heat is particularly damaging. Herbs with shallow roots will need more frequent watering. Check dryness at least twice a week especially in hot, windy weather and mulch to save watering and keep the soil cool.

The use of chemical fertilizers is not necessary for herbs. They grow well in almost any reasonable soil. Added manures and compost is an advantage. Where food elements and trace elements are deficient, especially when you first start your herb garden, it may be necessary to supplement such elements.

Although there are many different types of soil that herbs could grow, loam is the ideal soil. It contains a mixture of clay, sand and silt. In this type of soil availability of plant food and drainage are good. However, soil improvement for the other types, especially for a small herb garden, it is not too difficult.

Herb nurseries offer the best range of herbs, but garden centers are also good especially for popular herbs and their variants. Before buying check the requirements of each herb.

Most herbs are naturally vigorous and will require little attention when established. Largely, maintenance for herbs consists in winter to cut and remove dead stems and, in spring and summer to encourage growth by mulching your herb garden with a layer of well-rotted compost.

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For thousands of years, herbs have been used in medicinal preparations, cosmetic preparations, perfumes, essential oils, craft, natural pesticides, dyes, delicious aromatic teas and as important recipe ingredients.

The resurgence of interest in growing and using herbs has many causes including

* The joy and delight of growing herbs, whether you have room for herb garden, or a pot on a sunny window sill.

* The joy of cooking wholesome, tasty meals and the fun of creating dishes from other cultures has encouraged the use of familiar and unfamiliar herbs - and spices.

* Genuine concerns about the environment and the harmful side effects of chemical products has created great interest for natural - cleaning agents, dyes, soaps fragrances, herbal cosmetics, shampoos, toothpaste and herbal medicinal products.

Herbs are easy to grow. They don’t require difficult or specialized treatment. However, they do best if they are given the conditions that suit them.

This site, will regularly inform you how to grow and care for herbs to use in cookery, craft and cosmetic uses.

It will also regularly provide information about companion planting, which herb is used for what, and their numerous other applications.

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