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- Q.Vegetable Garden Box - I have a brick garden box and will be growing herbs and vegetables in the container. I am interested to ...
- Q.What Is Done In Herbal Gardening? - I just want to know what an existing herbal garden helps with.
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- Q.Herbs - Should I wash and air dry my herbs before freezing them?
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Anonymous on
December 14, 2010Q.Vegetable Garden Box
I have a brick garden box and will be growing herbs and vegetables in the container. I am interested to know the best way to seal the inside of the box. I was going to use Bitumen and then line it with plastic. Is there a better method? The garden box is about 1/2 metre high.
- Answered by
Carolina Gardener on
December 22, 2010A.Dear Brick Garden Box Owner:
The question I pose to you is - are you growing oganically? If so, I do not recommend using Butumen to seal the inside of the brick. There are chemicals in the Butumen which will leach into the soil and absorbed by the root system. I suggest lining the interior with landscape cloth which will contain the soil and allow the water to drain. The plastic will breakdown within a year.
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Anonymous on
January 1, 2011Q.What Is Done in Herbal Gardening?
I just want to know what an existing herbal garden helps with.
Answered by
Heather on
January 1, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Herbal gardening is wonderful for food and medicinal reasons in a house. You can read about herbs, their uses and benefits here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/plant-herb-garden.htm
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February 14, 2011Q.Cutting Back Rosemary and Lavender
I have several 'bushes' of rosemary in several gardens. The plants have become very bushy over the last few years. I really like the plant in the different beds. How can I cut it back without killing it? How far should I cut it back?
I also have a very large bush of lavender. Can I cut it back? If so, how far back?
- Answered by
Nikki on
February 15, 2011
Certified ExpertA.These articles will help you with that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavender/pruning-lavender.htm
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Anonymous on
March 20, 2011Q.Herb Gardening
How easy is it to start an herb garden?
- Answered by
Nikki on
March 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Very easy. As a matter of fact, it is one of the easiest types of gardens to have. Once planted, herbs need very little care. Here is some more information on starting an herb garden:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/try-something-new-this-spring-grow-your-own-herbs.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
March 21, 2011Q.Herbs Grown Indoors
What herbs are the most used in cooking and are nutritional? What herbs can be grown indoors the easiest? Do all herbs require direct sunlight?
- Answered by
Nikki on
March 22, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Basil and oregano are probably the most commonly used herbs. This article will help you with choosing some:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/growing-herbs-indoors.htmAll herbs need direct light. If you do not have this from a window, you can use a fluorescent light to supplement.
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April 25, 2011Q.Thai Herbs
Where can I purchase Thai herbs to plant?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 25, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Many online garden retailers are available that specialize in these herbs. Doing a local search online may also provide you with nearby nurseries/plant specialists in your area that can point you in the right direction.
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May 19, 2011Q.Herbs
Should I wash and air dry my herbs before freezing them?
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you should always wash herbs prior to using or storing them. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/freezing-herbs.htm
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