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Every cook knows that cooking with fresh herbs is the ultimate in taste; anything that is cooked with fresh herbs has a fresher, lighter and better taste. Growing your own herb garden takes time and patience, however the end result is worth it all.

When you first decide to create an herb garden you have to decide on what type of garden you want. If it is going to contain a lot of herbs, you need to have the space to plant. An outdoor garden is great because herbs need a lot of sunlight, but if you live in an area that has changing seasons, you will only have herbs during the warmer months.

An indoor herb garden will allow you to have fresh herbs year round, however it is important to remember that they need a lot of sunlight so the place you choose for them is critical to their growth. If you have a bay window, it is the perfect place for your herb garden.

If you are starting your herb garden from seedlings, you will need to purchase peat moss planters; these are very small and usually have a plastic cover. You need this cover to keep the heat in so the plants will grow faster. These planters are small, however as your garden sprouts, you will need to replant them in larger containers. Choose a planting mix that has food and nutrients in it; this will ensure that your herb garden will grow properly.

As tastes vary, choosing the herbs you want in your garden is entirely up to each person; the most popular herbs are:

• Basil
• Rosemary
• Parsley
• Oregano
• Thyme
• Chives

Each herb grows at its own rate; it can take two to four weeks for the herbs to grow big enough to replant. Once they are ready, your half way to picking and using your herbs.

When it comes to choosing the containers your want to plant your herbs in, the choices are almost limitless however it is important to choose container or planters that are big enough to accommodate the herbs as they grow. If you choose a container that is too small, you will need to replant them again or the roots and plants will not survive.  Remember that herbs such as Basil, Thyme and Rosemary can grow into small trees so make sure you purchase the appropriate container or planter for them.

Place enough soil in the container or planter to cover the bottom and gently remove the plant from the peat moss. Place it in the center of the container and cover it up to the bottom of the stem. Do not pack it; the soil and plant needs to breathe.

Place the plants in the window you have chosen and water them; make sure you do not over water or they will drown.

If there is not enough sun to cover the entire plant, rotate them halfway through the day to make sure the light is evenly distributed. Sit back and watch your plants grow and In just a few weeks, you will be cooking with your fresh herbs!

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