Growing herbs is easy if you know some of the
secrets to success.
Keep the herb garden close to the kitchen, you know the old adage “out of sight out of mind.” Grow your herbs in pots, window boxes, or the garden close to where you can easily harvest them. Keep in mind that most herbs do best in full sun and planted in well-drained organically rich soil. Herbs don’t like it too dry so keep an eye on the water. Growing herbs from seed is a great way to start an herb garden. Now is the time to sow most herbs. There are curtain herbs that you can’t start from seed, things like French tarragon, special mint varieties and named varieties of rosemary (which need to be started from division or cuttings).
With these unique varieties it may be best to buy plants at a Bachman’s Garden Center. Grow herbs that you use in the kitchen. If you have a little room after that try something new and learn how to use it. Look at your own needs and plant accordingly.
With fresh herbs only pick what you need for that day, in that way they stays fresh. Picking, bagging, and storing will be like going to the store for herbs, it won’t be the same as out of the garden. Also don’t strip the plant of all its leaves as this will set back future harvest. Remember garden fresh herbs are stronger than the one you buy in the store and so will you will need less when
you pick for that day.
Growing herbs won’t require a lot of fertilizer.
Over-fertilizing promotes lush growth that isn’t
as tasty as herbs that are a little hungry.
If you like mint be aware that it can take
over an herb garden very quickly. To control
mint always grow it in pots. If you want
mint in the garden plunge the pot in the
ground leaving the pot 2” to 3” out of
the ground. Trim the mint that hangs
over the edge of the pot so in can’t
contact the ground. If it does get to the ground it
will root in and take off, making a great herb
a terrible weed.
If you like the thought of fresh herbs but you don’t have space in the house to start them early, don’t worry. Bachman’s stocks a full selection of herb plants from the everyday types to the exotic herbs used in Asian and Mexican cooking.
Beautiful Idea: Floral Frogs
Floral frogs (wire floral holders) are
perfect for holding spring-time
flowers such as daffodils and tulips
upright. Place the floral frog in a
low bowl (low glass bowls work
best). Insert tulips and daffodils into
the frog. Cover with small rocks
or marbles. Add water.
Smart Idea: Small Clay Pots
Take very small clay pots (you can find these at our garden centers at a great value) and plant with pansies or violas to use as place settings during brunch. Once the event is over, replant these in outdoor pots, containers
or in the garden. Reuse for less.
Flowers and gifts from Bachman’s make any day a special one. When you order your flowers or gifts online, you know you’ll be getting a beautiful fresh floral arrangement from a trusted florist known for outstanding floral design, plus quality and service.
If you’re sending flowers or gifts out of town, you can rely on us to choose the best florist from either the FTD or Teleflora nationwide flower network. Florists who can be counted on to deliver the best fresh floral arrangements and gifts, even when doing a same day delivery.
