Herb and Herbal Matters » growing herbs

how to start an indoor herb garden- which seeds?

pano — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 01:00:10 +0000

I want to start growing herbs for cooking indoors and was wondering which ones are easy to grow. I’ve never successfully really grown anything before. Is Basil a good one? Chives? Suggestions?
How do I start- just buy some seeds, dirt and containers?

What kind of soil should i use to fill my new raised garden planter?

pano — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 07:13:20 +0000

i just got a raised planter….3×5 and 22in tall. I plan on growing herbs in it (maybe a vegetable, too). What kind of soil/mix of soil should i use to fill it.

a cheaper version seems to be 3 cubic foot bags of garden soil by Kellogg…any opinions?

should I mix in compost..how much?
should i add any sand?
worms?

anything else?

I am new to this and want to do it right.
Thanks for your help.

what permit is needed toGrow and sell herbs from your home in NYC?

pano — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 16:38:38 +0000

Hello every one,I wanted to start a home-based business growing herbs in n.y.c i learned how to grow indoors.I feel i can be successful because of the large network i know.my obstacle is i dont know what kind of permit or license i would need to grow herbs in my house( since the herbs are not a drug fda says it falls under dietary supplement)Does anyone know the first source I should contact?

Please no opinions I just want solid facts from someone who has taken this route or are around friends and family who has done this or something similiar.

Thank you fellow yahoo members

What plants and vegetables do you consider a must have for your garden?

pano — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:12:47 +0000

My stepfather says I can take a portion of our backyard and turn it into a vegetable garden while growing herbs on the back porch, so I’m looking for things to plant.

Can you identify this Mystery Plant?

pano — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:48:55 +0000

When my b/f recently moved, the previous owners left behind a plant that was half dead. We started growing herbs, veggies, and flowers out on the terrace, so our interest in gardening has greatly increased over the last few months. That being said, our attention to this Mystery Plant has followed suit.

While my b/f guessed it either being a Palm or Bamboo, I guessed a type of Dracaena after some internet research (though I’ve yet to find an exact match – which is probably evidence that I am wrong). I’ve been following care tips for Dracaena, which included trimming dead yellow tips following the shape of the leaves, transferring it to a larger pot with new soil, providing indirect light, and watering only once the soil seems dry. All seem to be helping greatly.

I’ve included a link to a pic. If you can identify the plant please let me know!

Thanks.

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r16/MishyB603/IMG_0282.jpg

Help with Hydroponic Grow Light?

pano — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 06:00:32 +0000

I need to buy a grow light for a hydroponic garden and have no clue what I need or what to get. I heard that LED lights were really good ? Also, I am not sure what ballasts and reflectors do. Do you need to buy them separately or can you buy one light that includes everything ? I will probably be growing herbs, tomatoes, lettuce, etc…

What plants do I have? (pics provided)?

pano — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:37:27 +0000

This last spring I decided to venture into growing herbs from seeds. I planted about 20 different types, and I accidentally mislabeled almost all of them. Most of the culinary ones I recognized as soon as they started to grow and I used the internet to identify the rest but there is one that I couldn’t figure out.
I originally thought this was Yellow Yarrow, but upon seeing photos online, I don’t think it is. Here are two pictures of the plant. I think that it may be Garden Sorrel but it looks more like Japanese Eggplant but I’m not sure:

Pic 1: http://img195.imageshack.us/i/img0131res.jpg/
Pic 2: http://img24.imageshack.us/i/img0138res.jpg/

Thanks!

Homemade Jasmine Tea?

pano — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:50:05 +0000

I am growing herbs for a year or so. I use them to make my teas and in cooking … of course. I have a jasmine bush in my garden.
What I would like to know is does anyone know how to make homemade jasmine tea.

Vegan growing organic food?

pano — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:36:16 +0000

Hi, I’m a vegan and would like to introduce myself to sustainable organic gardening to save money on expensive organic food. At the moment, I do not live in an area that will allow me to actually start a garden, but I would still like to learn about organic gardening and possibly start growing herbs and small vegetables in my apartment.

If anyone could recommend to me some solid websites and books, I would much appreciate it. Thanks.

Growing Herbs : Growing Cuban Oragno

pano — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:40:10 +0000

Cuban Oregano is an herb that has nice aromatic fragrance and is often used in cooking. Learn how to grow dill in your herb garden in this free video. Expert: Stan DeFreitas Contact: www.mrgt.net Bio: Stan DeFreitas, also known as “Mr. Green Thumb”, has experience as an urban horticulturist working for the Pinellas County Extension Service and has taught horticulture at the St. Petersburg College. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz