Herb Gardening and Planting Tips - Sage, Rosemary and Thyme

Anyone looking to get closer to the wondrous miracles of nature is sure to enjoy the fun and creative hobby of Herb Gardening. For many centuries, this favorite past time has created plants that were useful in the fields of medicine, cooking and the overall beautification of natures landscape. Growing these popular plants is easy and allows each enthusiast to partake in a fragrant and tasty treat. Each species of herb does however require a certain amount of special care in order to ensure a thriving and bountiful crop.

Sage
This herb is regarded as one of the finest that nature has to offer. Enjoying the luxury of full sunlight, these plants will grow to an astonishing two feet high. Sage is a tantalizing and spicy addition to recipes as well as potpourri and also makes an elegant ground cover element to any garden.

Growing this delectable plant is a simple task from seed form, and even easier if started from root cuttings. It is important that these plants be placed in well drained soil and each plant should be placed about a foot and a half apart. In keeping with their spicy nature, these gray-green feathery leaved plants have a mind of their own and tend to spread rapidly, so a well kept eye may be needed to control their growth.

The Sage plant is a hardy plant and is able to withstand cold climates. This delectable herb will return year after year hardier than the last. A lavishly beautiful purple flower adorns this unique plant, offering years of beauty and tantalizing aromas. Harvesting of the leaves may be done just before the flowers sprout and then require a proper drying method. When this process is complete, you have the perfect scent for a potpourri bouquet or a tasty addition to your favorite recipe.

Rosemary
Displaying an almost evergreen appearance, the Rosemary plants leaves make a fragrant addition to any herb enthusiast’s garden. This herb is used for making aromatic potpourri as well as a unique taste to many different family recipes.

The Rosemary plants dark green leaves thrive in full sunlight and the plant features thick, hardy clusters of blue and pink flowers. This plant is very easy to grow as it is not that particular when it comes to soil preference, so long as the soil is not too wet. This makes the Rosemary plant a perfect container plant. In the winter months, it is important to bring your plants inside; this will allow your home a splash of color with a delightful aromatic scent.

Thyme
Fragrant and beautiful, the herb plant known as Thyme is a wonderful ground cover for any garden or landscape. Only growing a few inches in height, this delightful plant still is able to appear year after year hardier than the last. Not only does this plant make for an excellent addition to any garden, it is also known as an essential tool in the delectably creative art of cooking.

While small in size, these plants are quite hardy and enjoy a full drenching of sunlight. It is important to note however, that after winter has passed, it is a good idea to make sure the soil has not become compacted as these plants thrive in aerated soil. Many herb enthusiasts enjoy the fact that this plant attracts bees, however if you consider these miracles of nature to be a nuisance, planting Thyme may not be right for you. In order to use these plants for aromatic potpourri or a tasty zing in your favorite recipe, simply cut the stalks and allow them time to air dry. Then a simple crumbling will give you exactly what you need for whatever your heart desires.

         

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