Save Money with Kitchen Herb Gardens
With the soaring prices of fuel and groceries rapidly rising everyday, smart consumers
know that they need to do anything and everything they can to cut down their living
costs, and one effective way many are doing just that is with their own kitchen herb
gardens. Even dried herbs from the spice aisle are outrageously priced, due to the
increased prices of freight being passed onto consumers. Fresh herbs can really drive up
your grocery costs, and since herb gardening is so simple, why not go for it?
Herb gardening can even be a great family activity, since it is so easy; it is something that
even young kids can really enjoy as well. What kid doesn't like playing in the dirt and
mud?
At first, there is really no need to plant any herbs that you don't already use in your
kitchen; if after all, the point is to save money by not having to purchase herbs from the
grocery store. There are many different types of herb plants and seeds out there, but it is
best to stick with what you know and regularly use at first. Some of the more common,
easy starter herbs include: parsley, bay leaves, basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary, dill, and
chives. Just make certain you plant all of your favorites!
Seed packets for herbs are fairly inexpensive, so you won't really have to spend a lot to
start your own basic herb garden. Be certain to read the information on the back of the
seed packets, and follow the planting directions carefully.
Once you have honed your herb gardening skills, you may want to move on to organic
herb gardening. Organic herb gardens are a little more specific, and not all organic herbs
are able to be planted directly into your garden as seeds. You can find lots of great
resources on organic gardening at your library, online, or local home and garden store.
The nice thing about both regular herb gardens and organic herb gardens is that you
really don't have to deal with pests that much, since they tend to stay away from herbs in
most cases. You won't have to worry about spraying insecticides or any kind of pest
repellent, which isn't the case with vegetable gardening.
If you decide to go with mint, you have to be careful to put it in a place by itself, because
it tends to crowd out and kill other types of plants. To be on the safe side, if you do
decide to plant mint, you might want to use a planter, or pot, rather than chancing it
mixing with your other herb plants.
Herbs serve many uses, and herb gardens can be a lot of fun, and a great family hobby. If
you use fresh herbs on a regular basis, herb gardening is a hobby that can really payoff as
well!
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