Although there’s nothing exactly wrong with the dried stuff you get from the supermarket, nothing beats the taste imparted by fresh herbs in a meal. One of the best ways to get your culinary game to the next level is to have a small garden of herbs, which can be periodically harvested as needed to add that extra kick into your dishes.
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First things first, we’ll have to ask ourselves where, exactly can we grow plants. Some people can dedicate an entire yard’s worth of space to a produce garden that includes space for herbs. Plants do tend to grow better if they have space to expand; herbs themselves can be rather large plants and they flourish when grown in the ground. Those who don’t have yards or want to maximize space can settle for pots. Those who can afford the extra space can get the best of both worlds and plant in large pots.
Herb gardens are all about location. Pick a place that receives ample sun, where the soil drains well. The closer it is to the kitchen, the better. Pots have the advantage of being mobile and somewhat easy to label and organize, and if one place in the home has better lighting conditions (but no available soil), the herbs can be moved there with little fuss.
When growing herbs, it’s important to keep them organized. In indoor and outdoor settings, labels are an excellent way of knowing which herb to harvest and trim without having to memorize what they look or smell like.
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Design student and amateur culinary artisan Marc Hagins here. Visit my blog for more of my culinary and artistic escapades.
