Herb Garden Information
The popularity of that wonderful family of plants known as herbs is on the rise. For some reason the interest in herb garden information is growing stronger every day. Whether its the economy or the “Green Movement” or folks just seeking ways to spice up their lives, herbs will make your life better.
This rise of interest has caused many to consider growing their own herbs. If you are considering joining the ranks of herb gardeners – Congratulations! All the benefits herbs provide will be more readily available to you as a grower. They include; tasty additions to your cuisine, medicinal remedies, organic insect control and beauty.
Growing your own herbs is an exciting adventure. Unlike vegetable plants, herbs are easy to grow and require little TLC. Watching them grow and produce good things for you make it a pleasure to pass by them everyday and enjoy their exotic fragrances and visual beauty.
In modern times with all its conveniences we got away from producing our own food and fiber by developing a reliance on the grocery store. I believe this contributed to a loss of interest in herbs and its uses but the interest is returning.
We are not the first to discover the wonders of herbs. Most will be surprised to discover that herbs have always been an important part of humanity. We are not the first to have an appreciation of herbs. As long as mankind has been recording history herbs are mentioned. The Egyptians were using herbs before the first pyramid was constructed. Herbs were extensively used by the ancient Chinese and it is still evident in their cuisine that we enjoy today.
There are many references to the plants in the Bible. Almost 800 years before the birth of Christ Isaiah discussed the growing and harvesting of cumin. In the Gospels of the New Testament it is mentioned that tithes were paid in herbs like cumin, mint and others. This indicates that herbs were in use and they had great value at the time. Some herbs like hyssop, rue or horehound which were mentioned in the Bible are rarely seen today. Growing your own herbs gives you the opportunity to sample rare delights such as those from Biblical times.
To be a successful herb gardener does not require any special skills. You don’t have to be a master gardener to successfully produce bumper crops of exotic herbs. They are easy to grow. Now in your first year you make have a few misfires but just keep it up. They are very forgiving and you will find as I did that it is infectious. The more you learn about growing herbs you will find that you want to learn even more. You will find that they are a totally fascinating family of plants that will continually surprise you with exotic flavors, aromas and cures.
Herb gardening is in the middle of a remarkable comeback. Interest is rising and now is the time to join this wave of resurgence and add a little zest to your life.
