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An old Fashion Herb Garden

A balanced garden needs to not only be bursting with color and texture, but appeal to one’s sense of smell as well. That is why no backyard garden is complete without the uplifting fragrance of an herb garden. Herbs can be certainly be enjoyed, but herbs are also useful in herbal remedies, pest control, and the culinary arts. For having so many attributes, herbs are incredibly easy to grow and maintain. Wilson’s has a very large selection of herbs to delight your senses.

Creating a Culinary Herb Garden Printable Format

Basil Pesto Perpetuo		Plectranthus Cerveza-n Lime		Lavender Aroma

	Choose a sunny, well-drained area with rich soil for your new culinary herb garden. Raised beds make the perfect home for any combination of herbs.
	Transplant seedlings or garden center grown plants after the last threat of frost has passed, making sure each plant is at the proper depth and watered in thoroughly.
	Every culinary herb garden differs according the tastes of the chef, so explore your options. Here are a few popular cooking herbs to consider. Lemon thyme (Thymus x citriodorus) Common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Garlic chives (Alluim tuberosum) Sage (Salvia officinalis) Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Rosemary (Rosmariunus officinalis) Bay (Laurus nobilis) Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Dill (Anethum graveolens) Salad burnet (Poterium sanguisorba)
	The foliage, blooms and seeds of many culinary herbs are useful. Take for example cilantro, a popular herb in Mexican and Asian dishes. The leaves of cilantro are often used in salsas while the spicy seeds called coriander, are often used in curries and soups.
	Remember, just like in cooking, experimenting with an array of herb combinations is part of the fun in herb gardening, so the sky is the limit in creating your own personal culinary herb garden. Plant one this season. We are here to help you succeed.

Bug Beaters

Lemon Balm		Praying Mantis		Purple Sage

Several herbs can be used for pest repelling, both in the home and garden. Consider this all natural way of detouring mosquitoes, deer flies, and even slugs. Try planting any combination of the following herbs in a ceramic pot to keep your patio comfortable this summer:

Basil Repels flies, mosquitoes Bay Weevils Catnip Fleas, beetles, rats Chervil Slugs Chives Insects in general Lavender Mosquitoes, moths and flies Lemon balm Mosquitoes, gnats Lemon Thyme Mosquitoes Mint All insects, mice Rue All insects Sage Snails Thyme Snails and insects		Consider using pest-fighting herbs as companion plants in your perennial beds this summer instead of harsh pesticides.

Perennial Herbs

Did you know that many of the herbs commonly grown in our area are perennial? Here are just a few to keep in mind when planning out your herb garden or simply adding a new dimension to your perennial beds.

	Beebalm		French Tarragon		Sage
	Salad Burnet		Hyssop		Rue
	Catnip		French Lavender		Thymes
	Roman Chamomile		Lemon Balm		Watercress
	Chives		Mints		Winter Savory
	Garlic chives		Oreganos