With Your Own Herb Garden Comes The Feeling Of Flavor, Scent, And Beauty
Each year, more and more people discover the fun of growing herb garden. And it’s no wonder: Herbs are mostly tough plants in the garden that are easy to grow, are seldom plagued by diseases, and have very few enemies in the insect world.
Plus, your own herb garden is always ready to lend a hand with all kinds of jobs, whether you want to spice up your food, make your house smell nice, or cure a sore throat.
Not all herbs are created equal. Plants can only pick up what’s in the soil, particularly in the case of minerals. A lot of herbs now are being mass produced to meet the demand and are being grown with chemical fertilizers instead of organic methods, so you won’t have all the trace elements in them.
Now the U.S. government is encouraging farmers to spread a chalky waste from coal-fired power plants on their fields to loosen and fertilize soil.
That industrial byproduct is a synthetic form of the mineral gypsum, and it also contains mercury, arsenic, lead and other heavy metals.
The Environmental Protection Agency says those toxic metals occur in only tiny amounts. But some environmentalists say too little is known about how the material affects crops, and ultimately human health.
By the way, the use of FGD gypsum on farm fields is not brand new. According to the American Coal Ash Association, farmers’ use of the material has more than tripled in the past 6 years, from about 78,000 tons spread on fields in 2002, to nearly 279,000 tons in 2008. And,
One of the significant benefits of buying locally-grown, organic food is that you can oftentimes meet the growers face to face. You can ask questions about their growing practices and discuss your personal concerns with them directly.
But the best choice so far is growing your own herb garden.This will provide the best assurance that your herbs are of the very highest quality. Fresh herbs that you’ll grow will be more flavorful and healthy than the dried herbs you can buy at the supermarket.
There is nothing quite as delicious as a meal made with freshly picked herbs. Growing your own herbs is a wonderful way to add flavor to meals and reduce costs.
Besides,herbs are usually hardy plants that might thrive even on neglect. The flavorings they produce are the plants way to defend itself from insects and/grazing animals.
Many flourish in harsh climates with little water, poor soils, and climatic extremes. Herbs are “designed” to repel pests making them “low-maintenance.”
What a better way to take your medicine than straight from the garden from fennel, dill to rosemary and many, many other wonderful and healing herbs. Add diversity and healing power to your garden with herbs. Discover how easy and economical it is to create your own teas, compresses, and more.
Whatever your space, and whatever your taste, the possibilities abound- plant a mix of sage, thyme and oregano to complement your Mediterranean dishes, or dress up a salad with colorful nasturtiums.
Aside from being used in gourmet cooking, herbs can also be used as aromatic foliage or for aesthetic purposes. Herbs that bear beautiful flowers can be great additions to your home.
Want to know more about herb garden? Then, post your question below.
Yours truly for great health, mind and body,
Michelle, natural health advocate
January 17 2010 06:33 pm | Green Living and Healthy Eating and Natural Beauty and Natural Remedies
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