Culinary Herbs

Looking for an easy way to liven up the garden and add flavor in the kitchen? Horticulturist Kristin Pategas of the Disney Institute may have the perfect answer. Here, Kristin gives a lesson on culinary herbs, from planting tips and propagating techniques to harvesting methods and preservation tricks. First, she explains the importance of planting herbs with similar requirements in the same bed, then she lists the various types--wet, dry and medium-moist. Kristin also shows how to fertilize, water and prune the herbs as they grow. Featured herbs and their respective categories are listed below:

Wet Varieties:

• Mexican tarragon
• Mint
• Lemon grass
• Basil

Dry Varieties:

• Rosemary
• Sage
• Thyme

Medium-Moist Varieties:

• Cilantro
• Dill

Also in this Episode

Way to Grow : Episode WTG-124
•	Culinary Herbs
•	Annuals and Perennials
•	Balcony Gardening Tip