Spicing Up the Windowsill
Insider's Garden : Episode TIG-104 -- More Projects »
Herbs can produce big results even from tiny spaces. Randy Harelson, Gourd Garden Herb Shop owner, shares a creative way to grow herbs and discusses a few of his favorite varieties:
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What windowsill would be complete without an herb garden? And when he ran out of windowsills, Harelson added even more gardening space with special gravel trays (figure A).
Gotu kola is an uncommon herb from the Orient (figure B). A bitter-tasting herb, gotu kola grows very quickly and can transform an ordinary salad into an extraordinary dish.
To spice up your small space with color, grow an ornamental pepper plant (figure C).
Chives are one of the simplest herbs to grow. These edible herbs do well in a kitchen windowsill where they get plenty of light and are close at hand for cooking.
When shopping for herbs, look for garden stores or nurseries that list the Latin name of the plant. This is a good indicator that you're getting the right variety. When buying herbs, check the plants for pest problems or crowded root systems.
Use organic fertilizers like fish emulsion and seaweed sparingly. Although fertilizers make the plants beautiful to look at, the less fertilizer used on an herb, the better it will taste.
If you want to grow herbs indoors, but are concerned that the environmental conditions are too dry, consider purchasing a humidifier with a fan to circulate extra moisture.
Guests Randy Harelson
The Gourd Garden and Curiosity Shop
4808 East County Rd. 30A
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Phone: 850-231-2007
Website:
www.gourdgarden.com Also in this Episode
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