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Herbs can be quite expensive.  Why spend your hard earned money on herbs from the grocery store when you can easily grow them yourself?  If you are looking to start your own herb garden, use the tips below to help.  The following are 8 ways in which you can get your herb garden growing in very little time.  Begin saving money today by growing your herbs yourself.

Do a research. Before you tackle the challenge of growing herbs, make sure you are fully educated on the topic. While growing herbs is a relatively simple process, you still need to know what you are doing before you jump into the process. Know what herbs will grow best in the climate that you live in.

Choose location for your herbs. Many people choose to begin their herb garden as potted plants rather than in an actual garden. This makes tending to the garden very easy. Small potted plant can be kept easily in a window sill and be at your reach when it is time to harvest.  Choose the perfect location for your herbs. One you gain experience in growing herbs, perhaps you can cultivate in your vegetable garden.

Pick  out the right soil. If you will be potting your herb garden, choosing the right soil will be very important.  If you have healthy soil in your yard, you can easily fill your pots with this soil. If you don’t, consider purchasing vitamin rich soil for your local garden soil.  The right soil will make all the difference in how healthy your plants grow.  Talk to a gardener at your local store and find out what soil is recommended for growing herbs in doors.

Select your herbs. What herbs do you plan on growing?  Choose herbs that you know you will use when cooking.  Dill, lemongrass, lavender, and mint are all common herbs that are found in herb garden for beginners.  Begin by growing one or two herbs and increase them the number over the years.  Make sure you have the process down pat before you go out and limb and experiment with growing many different types of herbs.

Fertilizing. Herbs often need little to no help in growing because they grow well
under normal condition. If you feel the need to fertilize, don’t overdo it. Too much fertilizer can kill you herbs.  Unless you know how much to use, avoid using fertilizers all together. 

Watering. Like most plants, herbs will need to stay properly hydrated.  While over-watering can put a damper on the growing process, too little water will mean death for your plants.  As a rule of thumb of thumb, make sure the soil of your herbs stays moist at all times.  Do not allow them to dry out completely.

Sunshine. If you are growing your herb garden indoors, you will need to be cautious about light.  Most herbs need plenty of sunlight.  Choose a spot in your house that gets plenty of sunlight so that your plants will not have a problem growing.

Harvesting. Herbs actually take very little time to become fully mature.  Be sure to read the seed packet or instructions that come with your herbs when you purchase them to find out when you will be able to harvest them.

Drying herbs. Once your herbs are grown, you can place them in a dehydrator and dry them out. This will allow you to use the herbs year round. Dry herbs add great flavor for food and can be kept for a very long time. They also make great Christmas gifts. Be sure to store the dried herbs in an airtight container.

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