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HERBS - THE MAGICAL STORY
When you think of herbs, you probably think of seasonings. Theseprecious little gems can add taste to any dish, add to itsenticing aroma, and even change an entire recipe. Herbs offer much more than this. They can be used as decorativeplants in your garden. They make great room decorations, scentedsachets, wonderful as dyes, and create exceptional home-brewedteas. Herbs are versatile in many ways. You can plant the tiny seedsin containers and place them on your windowsill or deck. Theymake very creative borders for your flower or vegetable gardens,and they even fill in as ground covers. Even when they aredried, you can make wreaths that will give a delightful aroma toanyone who comes to your door! Many people strongly believe in their medicinal qualities suchas herbal teas for many ailments...
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..., hot wraps, and digestionenhancers. If you grow herbs indoors, it may surprise you that they neverget very large. While dinner is being prepared, a snip here anda snip there will add that very special flavor to your meal. Itwill also keep the plant small but always producing their flavorfor you to enjoy. They definitely add zest to any culinaryendeavor as well as fill your home with the aromatic treat ofappetizing smells. Herbs grown outside also offer a lot of advantages to thegardener. They mingle with your other plants adding to thefragrance in the air. Some herbs grow in the shade, such as mintand chervil, while others enjoy full sunshine. Herbs make greatgarden success stories. They need very little tending, exceptfor weeding. Your usual gardening practices of watering,cultivating, an...
...d fertilizing suits them just fine. They are evencold-hardy, such as rosemary and thyme, that can withstand verylow temperatures. Whatever spices you have been buying to add to your favoritedishes, try growing them yourself. You will always have a freshsupply, they can be dried which gives them even more potency,and they add eye appeal to your decor, not to mention the roomfreshening scents they offer for free. When you are making your gardening plans this year, try herbs.You won’t be sorry and you will find yourself discovering newplaces to tuck in a plant or two around your garden. There isone caution: They do become habit forming because they are suchgarden success stories. So, the solution - share with family andfriends. ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2002 Article Responder:rusticliving@sendfree.com
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