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GUEST POST: 5 top herbs for your culinary garden this summer

October 9, 2014 by Shari Leave a Comment

Herbs are a fantastic addition to any dish, adding flavour and depth. Best of all they are relatively easy to grow and taste so much better when picked straight from the garden, all you will need is to follow The Happy Gardeners tips. Here are five herbs you’ll want to make sure you have planted this Summer.

Basil

Plant basil in a sheltered position and keep it well-watered in the heat of summer. Pruning (or regular harvest) can keep the plants compact and also extend their productive life. Unlike most herbs, its flavour increases with cooking, and that’s why so useful to learn gardening or at least get some good tips from sites as thegardeninghub.com, so you can grow your herbs, many of them work against parasites, it would be nice if a single herbal remedy could kill all the parasites you might pick up. But, the critters are pretty cunning. Each type has specific ways to fight back against your efforts to get rid of them, take a look the page https://microbeformulas.com/blogs/microbe-formulas/7-powerful-parasite-killing-herbs and learn more about it.

Chives

Hardy in garden beds or in pots, plant chives in full sun but don’t let them dry out. If the weeding gets away from you, chives can be distinguished from surrounding grass by its hollow stems and pungent aroma. Remove flowers to promote a long life.

Chilli

Chillies are really just tiny capsicums — with a much hotter taste! They grow in sun or part shade and are tolerant of a range of soil types. They also grow well in pots. Keep them moist and lightly mulched. Chillies come in a range of different ‘temperatures’ and also a range of colours. Regular harvest promotes further fruit development. Chillies won’t ripen off the bush.

Mint

Mint is easy to grow and can actually become a little invasive if allowed to escape from its pot. It grows in either full sun or shade and likes a well-drained soil. Keep it moist for best results and remove flowers for a longer productive season. Look out for peppermint, spearmint, pineapple mint or chocolate mint. Is deliciously refreshing when juiced with Summer Watermelon.

Lemongrass

Lemongrass is delicious in cooling summer drinks like fruity iced teas. Its 1.5 metre tall, grassy clumps will grow in pots or garden beds. In stir fries or curries, only the soft, inner stem is used — give it a whack with the back of a knife to release its flavours before using it. Grow lemon grass in a full sun position with plenty of moisture.

All these herbs can be grown in the garden or in pots. If planting in space saving planter we recommend using Searles Herb & Vegetable Specialty Mix.

About the Garden Magazine is a free seasonal Australian publication that showcases practical gardening advice on colour and food for your garden spaces. With easy to follow step-by-steps we can help you get your next project started!

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GoodFoodWeek started in 2008 as a way of sharing recipes with uni friends and family who were spread near and far. It has evolved over the years to contain my ramblings as I’ve searched for a house, planned the perfect veggie patch, stumbled through farmer’s markets with my eye half open (because you need to be there at 6am to get the fresh eggs), had babies, gathered family and friends around a shared table, laughed out loud and enjoyed life to the fullest! Read More…

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