Grow Your Own Herb Garden

Spring time is here! Hopefully this chillier weather is nearing the end and summer will be on its way! As summer draws near, it is time to start thinking about planting. Even if you don’t have a garden there are things you can plant in pots and put on a patio, deck, or front doorstep. Growing your own herb garden is a great way to add flavor to your food and save money. Instead of buying herbs at the store, simply buy and plant them once and enjoy the added flavor to your food all summer. In a medium size pot you can plant your choice of several different herbs. Any local green house or nursery will have a variety of herbs to choose from, whether you want to plant from seed or young plant. Not sure what herbs you would use? Below is information on a few common herbs to help you better decide what would be useful for you to grow. Growing your own herb garden can save you money, add flavor to your Fare For All food, as well as be a fun new project. Who knows, maybe you start with a potted herb garden and then try tomatoes!?

Basil: Used primarily in Pasta or Tomato dishes. Sweet herbal flavor. Try topping tomatoes and mozzarella cheese with Basil for a fresh light salad.

Cilantro: Used primarily in Mexican, Middle-Eastern, and Asian foods. Citrus flavoring. Try adding it to salsa, dips for beans and chips, or mix it with sour cream to top tacos or chili.

Mint: Used primarily in desserts and jellies. Strong flavor with a cool after-taste. Try adding to salad dressings and or topping desserts.

Parsley: Used primarily as a garnish. Light fresh scent and flavor. Try adding it to salad dressings for light spice or atop steamed veggies or pasta for added flavor.

Rosemary: Used primarily in meat dishes. Tea-like aroma and piney flavor. Try adding it to melted butter to top veggies or add to meat dishes for extra flavor.

Info from: www.culinarycafe.com