Outdoor Container Gardening
March 10th, 2010
My absolute favorite kind of pot for raising herbs is the strawberry pot (those cute little pots with all the openings on the sides) because I get to cultivate so many different herb plants in the same pot. With the right arrangement, cascading vines, long spikes, spindly and bushy plants can all thrive together in the strawberry pot. Be aware that these containers dry out fast, so unless you are a diligent waterer you probably will want to stay with herbs that are drought resistant.
The size of the container is very important. A pot that is too small can restrict your herb, eventually causing it to die. The nutrients tend to settle in the bottom of the pot, and if it the pot is too large the young roots can not be able to reach them.
I don’t recommend plastic containers, simply because they do not allow the sod to breathe the way that a terra cotta container does. Even though I don’t use plastic pots, I do use a lot of different shapes, sizes and colors to add variety to my stoop.
After you have selected your containers, it’s a nice idea to add compost to the potting soil before you add your herb plants. Now I make my own compost, but you can get compost at a greenhouse or home improvement store. Another thing I like to do is add a small bit of sand to each container.
Some nice choices for herbs to cultivate in pots are:
- Dill: With dill, you can’t go wrong. It is without a doubt one of the best choices for an easy herb. Using seeds is a great way to start your dill, and it self-seeds so it can do all the work for the rest of the growing season. Use a well-drained container and put it so that your dill herb can get full sunlight. Dill is also gratifying in that you can harvest it not long after you plant it because it grows so quickly. You can clip off the leaves, flowers and seedheads and use them immediately, freeze them or dry them for the future.
- Garlic: You can start garlic in either spring or fall. It is best to plant it about two inches deep with the clove pointing up, making sure that the dirt is well drained and the garlic will get direct natural light. It loves to be watered often and adding some nice compost can help it persist. You’ll soon notice that the tops of your garlic are bending over which means that it’s ready to be harvested. After you unearth the bulbs, you’ll want to spread them out on a flat surface to dry and after about a week their skins can start to resemble that of store-bought garlic. Then you’re ready to enjoy!
- Lavender: If you want to grow your own lavender plant—and who wouldn’t—do not bother with seeds because you’ll be waiting forever. The best thing to do is begin with a little lavender herb which you can pick up at the local nursery. It is essential that the pot you choose for your lavender plant allows for good drainage, is large enough to provide plenty of space for the roots and also allows for mulch. Lavender loves full sun, so find a nice bright place on your patio or balcony for this happy small herb. Use the dried blooms in potpourri and sachets. There is really no place you can’t put these small treasures.
- Yarrow: With all the colors that yarrow comes in the options for brilliant dried floral arrangements and wreaths are endless. You can try yarrow to make some great soaps, shampoos and lotions. It really doesn’t matter if you choose to start this herb with a young herb or with seeds. Unlike most herbs, yarrow is adaptable and therefore able to do well in moist earth as well as well-drained earth. It can persist in full sun or in a semi-shady place. After it begins to bloom you can snip off the buds to be dried in a cool, dark place.
Good luck with your herb gardening. Be sure to let me know how your herb garden grows.
Here is more information on Herb Garden In Pots. Here is a website with a free mini-course dedicated to Herb Gardens.
Indoor Container Garden 10
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