Where To Grow Your Herbs (Growing Culinary Herbs In Containers Series – Part 1)

Where To Grow Your Herbs

Growing herbs in containers allows you to grow them nearly anywhere even if you don't have a garden. Patios, decks, balconies or rooftop gardens are ideal places for herb growing. And if you don't have that you just grow them indoors on the sunniest window sill you have.
Cultivating herb plants in pots and containers allows you to produce a large amount of herbs in small areas. You will be surprised what you will be able to harvest.

Making The Most Of Small Spaces
If you don't have a lot of room, you want to make the most of what you have to be able to grow many different herb varieties.

Tips
Use steps, chairs, benches or stairs to arrange your herb containers. Place the sun loving herbs on top and the more shade tolerant at the bottom. You can also use a shelf and arrange your herbs on it. Window-boxes make use of the window sills and can hold quite a few different herbs which will also look decorative particularly if you combine them with some flowering plants.

Hanging baskets also help to make the most of small spaces. Small and bushy herbs that will hang over the edges are ideal for them. Try different varieties of thyme mixed with alpine strawberries in your hanging baskets.

What is the best aspect for herb growing?
A lot of herbs are of Mediterranean origin and like a lot of sun and heat. A south-facing aspect is ideal for them. Shaded areas on the north side of buildings and windy places are not suitable for growing herbs. Try to find a sheltered spot near a wall or protect them with other plants.
Herbs that like a south facing aspect:
Basil
Bay Leaf
Chives
Dill
Lemon Balm
Lovage
Marjoram
Mint
Oregano
Rosemary
Sage
Tarragon
Thyme
Some plants don't like too much heat and are better off with an east or west facing aspect.


Herbs that are suitable for an east or west facing aspect:
Bay Leaf
Chives
Cress
Lovage
Parsley
Mint

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