What are some popular medicinal herbs to grow at home?!
Question: What are some popular medicinal herbs to grow at home?
She's really into this sort of stuff and I honestly know nothing about it.
Can you help me with a list some popular herbs one might grow?
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Phoenix ? Hm. Depends on what altitude you are at...the high parts of that town are zone 6, and parts are zone 13 (it's one of the few places in the US that has that....) and of course, you have in-between.
In any case, these guys rock, I've had to deal with them a bunch of times as part of my work over the years - they know what they are doing...
http://www.horizonherbs.com/
Call them up and tell them "I'm in Phoenix and I'm a new gardener, what do you suggest that won't let me down" - I assure you, they will point you in the right direction.
Also, bear in mind that your garden centers (especially the non-chains) aren't going to want you to fail as a gardener with plants you bought from them - so they are going to have some good selections for you as well.
And if I were you, an aloe vera would be my first selection ;)
I can't believe you guys can put things in the ground already - I have another four months!!!
Plan your garden before planting it. Consider the herbs you want to plant and what you'll use them for. Herbs grow in various ways; some herbs, such as thyme, are low growing and spreading while others, such as parsley, grow in clumps. Mint is a taller, vigorously growing herb which often needs to be contained. Herbs are considered either annuals or perennials and many will bloom just like more traditional flowers.
List or draw your garden on paper first. If you know the size of your garden you'll easily be able to choose the appropriate plants. Likewise, if you have certain herbs in mind you'll able to plan the right size garden.
Plan Your Herb Garden - http://www.perennial-gardens.com/flower-…
Herbs 101 - http://www.perennial-gardens.com/flower-…
Basil
Thyme
Rosemary
Sage
Aloe.