It goes without saying that you want to use fresh herbs in your Italian food. You will notice a huge change if you are currently using dried herbs. By the way, I like dried oregano on pizza as much as anyone, but try fresh some time. In addition to increasing the taste of your foods, you will be able to eat fresh organically grown herbs. Once you get a garden with these herbs, you will think you are living in the Mediterranean.

Warm climes

I live in Florida so we are fortunate that we can grow herbs year round. If you live in higher latitudes, you may only be able to grow them during the summer months. Be careful trying to grow herbs in the house. Some need direct sunlight, and we have not had much success over the years. You will also find that using your herbs will keep the plants healthier than allowing the leaves to die.

Italian herbs

Here are the herbs we try to grow: basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, Italian parsley, sage, chives, cilantro, dill, and a chocolate mint that can be used as a garnish on cakes. Sometimes we will also include spearmint and peppermint. You will find the first six are the really important herbs for Italian cooking. We also grow plum tomatoes from time to time.

Growth

Basil and dill are annuals (bloom one season and then die). Parsley is a biennial (lives two seasons and blooms once in its last season). Chives, mints, oregano, rosemary, sage, and thyme are perennials (bloom every season once established).

Basil

Basil is sensitive to the cold so you have to be careful if you live in cold climes. Even here in Florida we cover basil and other herbs when it gets cold. We grow our basil in planters or in our garden. Basil needs full sun so make sure that it is placed away from shade. The soil pH should be between 5 and 7, does not need much water (don’t over water), and it is best to grow it from seeds. Basil also keeps mosquitoes and flies away You will need to remember to prune the flowers because once it flowers, the basil loses flavor. Pinching back the flowers will also increase the number of leaves. One other hint, you can grow basil next to tomatoes for example, because it can improve the flavor of neighboring plants.

Italian Parsley

It is best to grow parsley in full sun also. If you grow it from seed (recommended) some care needs to be taken. They are difficult to germinate. Before planting, soak the seeds in water for 2 days (change the water after one day) and refrigerate.

Oregano

Oregano is an herb you should try to grow with a cutting from an existing plant. They sprout purple flowers which are delightful. But you should not pick oregano before it has flowered, because the flavor reaches its peak after the plant flowers. Oregano also needs direct sunlight and is sensitive to cold.

Rosemary

Rosemary is a fairly hardy plant that can grow into a shrub. But you never want to let it get any where near freezing temperatures. It puts out a pretty blue flower which some Italians use in salads. The flower is also great for attracting bees.

Thyme

Thyme needs full sun so keep it away from shade, and try not to over water. You can clip thyme at any time. In Italy, the blossoms are frequently eaten in salads.

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Angelica – Add some wow with these showy herb plants. They grow 5 ft. tall. The flowers are lime green. Very impressive in a shady corner. The leaves and stems are good in vegetable or seafood soups, salads and meat sauces. The root of this plant is used to make a liquor.

Bergamot – This herb grows 3 ft. tall with orange, red, pink, purple or white blooms. Native to north America it is commonly called Bee Balm. For new plants, divide early in the spring. Grow in partial shade. Use the leaves for tasty tea. Breathing the aroma is suppose to help clear head colds. Butterflies, bees and humming birds love this herb.

Lemon Balm – This mint like plant also attracts bees. It grows 2 ft. tall in partial shade. Spreads by seed. Divide plants every two years to keep them in control. Keep well watered. I have been very successful with putting lemon balm in full shade. But you can also plant it in full sun but remember to keep the soil moist. Perfect to infuse honey and flavor lemonade.

Lovage – Resembling celery this herb plant grows 5 ft tall with strong erect leaves and bright yellow flowers. You can start Lovage by seed in the early spring. The leaves have a spicy celery-like flavor. Add them to soups, stews and meat dishes.

Mint – This very invasive plant comes is a huge variety. It is easy to grow from full sun to shade. Some plants can get 3 ft. tall. Get new plants by taking root cuttings. Keep this plant under control. I like to grow mint in a chimney flue stuck in the ground. You could use any kind of buried container or grow it it pots. Go wild and use it for summer drinks, tea and in fruit salad. Mint is known to sooth an upset stomach and clear up your sinuses.

Sweet Woodruff – A true shade plant, sweet woodruff makes a dark green lacy ground cover. The white spring blooms are softly scented and the scented leaves are used to make May wine. You will love this hardy low growing plant. Get your new starts by taking root cuttings. I dig up cuttings and transplanted them all summer long.This herb loves to nestle up against rocks and walls.

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Archeologists have discovered that herb gardening dates back at least as early as 2700 B.C. with the ancient Chinese. They used herbs for their various medicinal purposes. Many herbs are still used for their medicinal qualities, but have become more common for them to be used to add flavor to foods.

Herb Gardening is Easy and Fun

Herb gardening is not something difficult to do. In fact, its not even really much different than planting garden flowers or a vegetable garden.

The basic process is still the same. You begin by preparing your soil and then plan the herbs into the soil to grow. Afterward it is just a matter of taking care of the herb plants until you are able to harvest them.

Choosing your Herbs

You have an endless variety of herbs to choose from. If you are a beginner, you should start with basic herbs commonly used in everyday cooking dishes.

These basics include herbs such as basil, sage, oregano, parsley, dill, and rosemary. They are all commonly used in the kitchen and easy to grow. It is possible to grow these herbs in smaller containers as well, and they do not require a lot of attention to be maintained.

Plan Your Garden Space

With these herbs you are able to plant them either in containers or in the ground. Just be sure that if you are going to plant them in the ground you make a plan with the herb garden area so you know how the garden should look when complete.

When planting herbs in a garden you can always add flowers to make the area look more appealing. Lay out all of these plants before you actually put them in the ground to get an idea of what your garden will look like prior to doing the harder work.

Not all herbs can be grown together, so it is important to know if your herbs are likely to have negative reactions with their “neighbors.”

Where to Get Your Herbs

Nurseries have the biggest selection and best quality of herbs. You will also likely be able to choose whether you want a fully grown plant or a seed. Seeds take longer to grow, but will be healthier and cheaper to grow.

A nursery will help you to decide what types of herbs to buy, and can give you advice and tips on how to grow them.

Growing and Harvesting Your Herbs

Herbs are different than many kinds of fruits and vegetables because you do not have to harvest all the food at a single time. You can take them as you need them, so you always have fresh herbs when you cook your food.

Another way to help grow your herbs involves using the correct soil and adding mulch to help them retain the moisture.

Protecting your herb garden from insects and weeds is obviously critical as well. You should create a natural insect control of your own or buy something from a gardening store to keep the bugs and weeds away.

Herbs have many uses, so making your own herb garden is a great way to add spice to your cooking – literally.

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Summer squash are readily available and can be found in supermarkets especially during the summer growing season. Squash can be overcooked and turn mushy, but will hold up well when cooked in a minimal amount of cooking liquid. Zucchini are similar in size and texture and a suitable substitution for the summer squash, if not available. Not all ingredients are created equal, so choose a high quality brand of cream of chicken soup and select a nice chunk of real deli-style cheddar cheese.

Summer Squash Casserole with Herb Stuffing and Cheddar Cheese

Ingredients:

2 pounds Yellow Squash, sliced
1/2 cup Yellow or White Onion, chopped
Coarse-Grained Salt
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
1 cup Sour Cream
1 package Herb Seasoned Stuffing Mix
1/2 cup melted Unsalted Butter
3 cup grated Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup Dry Bread Crumbs

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Combine the yellow summer squash slices and chopped onion in a large saucepan.
3. Cover the vegetables with cold water. Cook over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in colander.
4. Add condensed cream of chicken soup and sour cream to large bowl. Stir to combine.
5. Stir the tenderized squash and onions into the soup mixture.
6. Combine herb seasoned stuffing mix with unsalted butter and spread half on bottom of a 9″ x 12″ buttered casserole dish.
7. Cover with half the squash mixture and half the grated cheddar cheese.
8. Repeat layering, topping with dry bread crumbs.
9. Bake for 45 minutes or until heated through. Serve hot.

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Now that you have the space, decide on which herbs you want to plant. There are two ways to do that. The first way is to go to a local plant store and buy seedlings. These are little baby herb plants that you can easily transfer outside in your garden. This is the way I would recommend if you are first staring out. The second way, however, is to purchase seeds and plant your garden from seeds. This will take longer to grow than the seedlings, so you must know how many months of sunshine you will have and make your decision depending on your climate.

These are the herbs I would recommend to plant: garlic, leeks, chives, sweet basil, lemon basil, oregano, dill, and sage. You can choose one or all of them, depending on your individual needs and the space you have. I would also add mint, but with mint I would plant it in its own container so it does not take over the whole garden. Mint has a way of taking up space, space and more space if you are not too careful.

If you use seeds, plant them about ¼” to ½” in the dirt, depending on the size of the seed. If it is a small seed, plant it ¼”. If it is a larger seed, plant it a little deeper. If you have seedlings, plant them in the ground so that the dirt in the container is even with the dirt in the ground and just a little deeper, by about ¼”. Once you have planted your seeds or seedling, all you have to do is water them and pretty well watch them grow.

When you water your herbs, it is best if you water them closer to the ground. Later, when they are bigger, you can use an ordinary sprinkler, but one that is not too strong as to ruin the tender plant. At first, water them once ever two to three days. When they are bigger, you can water them weekly. But pay attention to the climate. If it there is a hot dry spell, water them a little more. If it rains, you can water them a little less.

Weed your herb garden regularly. Gently pull out all weeds to leave room for the herbs to grow. At this time you can add a little organic fertilizer if needed. Make sure you add no chemicals to your plants as you will be eating the herbs and you want the herbs for their nutritional value. Organic herbs are expensive to buy in a supermarket, so relish the fact that you can have these herbs any time of the day, everyday, quite inexpensively. Your herbs will be ready to use as the leafs grow and propagate themselves. As you cut the leaves, the herbs will grow and you can use them again and again.

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Where your yard is large enough any gardener who has had plenty of experience and fancies a challenge, could try designing and making a formal herb garden. They are made up of a number of small square or rectangular beds laid out in a grid pattern with paths between the beds to provide access to each plot.

A master plan for an ideal formal herb garden would include, rectangular beds of different culinary herbs, interspersed with some smaller square beds containing medicinal herbs. While a formal garden can be laid at ground level the more usual way is to use raised beds, each bed devoted to a single species.

To increase the ambiance of formality, ornamental or flowering herbs should be planted in large clay pots placed at the cross junctions of the paths. There is no need to restrict yourself to just square and rectangular beds. As long as a strict balanced appearance is maintained, triangles and circular beds can be incorporated into the design.

The formal garden was first used by monks in their monastery gardens, and was picked up by wealthy landowners to decorate the outlook from the windows of their mansions. An extension to the basic idea of the formal garden was the knot garden, the feature of Victorian pleasure gardens and of course in gardens of royal palaces and the stately homes of England.

For the knot garden the geometric layout of each bed was emphasised by planting miniature boxwood hedge borders around it. Each bed would be planted with a single species of herb and the plants would be low-growing and compact such as thyme, hyssop, and rosemary, and the plants themselves would be laid out to form a geometric design.

The pathways were often filled colored sand or gravel or even with slabs of a distinctive local stone.

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For example, you can do Roast Lamb with rosemary and some garlic. It will give a specific scent and you will love the taste. It is one of those spices that will make cooking seem easy. You can add a glass of wine to that roast lamb and serve it with some salad. You friends will love it! Add some butternut squash if you want to.

Another great rosemary recipe is the Rosemary Cake presented in the Nigella Lawson’s book ‘Feast’. The cake is presented in the Funeral Feat category. She says that rosemary is the remembrance herb. This type of cake works for many occasions because it is not too sweet, and not to spiced. You have to add apples into it and the rosemary herb will transform it into a aromatic treat. While the rosemary is placed on top of the cake, it releases some aromatic oils into the treat. Many people love it.

Also, you can try to make rosemary herb tea. You have to put a cup of hot boiling water over the rosemary leaves and let it stand there for up to 10 minutes. This is one revitalizing tea that will relieve your stress. Also, it acts as an anti-inflammatory. Plus, you can drink this tea for medicinal purposes because it will allow you to absorb calcium. These are a few reasons why you can start planting a rosemary bush in your garden or in a pot. It will take just a few minutes and taking care of it is very easy to do.

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The Italian oregano is used in stews, soups, sauces, meat and shellfish. The plant has a finer leaf then other oreganos and will hang over the edge of any containers it is planted in. It grows best in a full day of sun without partial shade. It needs a water soluble plant fertilizer every 2 or 3 weeks. It needs to be watered every 2 or 3 days and needs a lot of drainage so the soil should have some sand or perlite in it.

Bundle the oregano and hang it upside down in a dry place and let it dry. When the leaves are dry you can just crumble them on your food. That’s actually how it is when you buy a bottle of it in the store, it’s just dried leaves. It’s best not to harvest oregano until the flowers have bloomed because that is when it is most tasty.

Parsley is used today by the nicer restaurants to decorate your plate but parsley was not always used for this purpose. It has an interesting history in that many generations ago, long before the invention of the breath mint parsley was used. It was served on a dish after a tasty meal so that all could help themselves to what was then their version of a breath freshener. There is nothing wrong with eating it and it is actually part of the carrot family. So help yourself, sweeten your breath with a natural healthy herb.

Rosemary can be used in many different dishes like salads or soups or meat and the leaves can be used as a tea and no Italian herb garden would be complete without it. It gives a generous amount of foliage which you can just pluck off as needed.

If you feel down and out or depressed rosemary can energize and cheer you up believe it or not by having some as a tea (with a pinch of valerian added) or an herbal bath.

It likes to grow in warm sunny places. Rosemary is though and will survive a cold winter or if it should dry and turn brown all you have to do is cut it way down and it will spring back with healthy foliage.

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Most of the popular culinary herbs — so-called Mediterranean herbs — need some protection against the cold. We create a 12′ x 14′ PVC greenhouse that not only creates a warmer climate for our tender herbs, but also extends the growing season for them.

Start your seeds indoors to give them a head start, or buy plants and keep them warm and sheltered until you’re ready to transplant outdoors.

Basil is great for attracting bees, and chives, parsley, chervil, tarragon, thyme, lemon balm, oregano, rosemary, and sage are also good choices for the culinary kitchen.

For flowering herbs we suggest borage which has a cucumber flavor, and calendula, and nasturtium.

We like a lemon scent in our herb garden and lemon savory fits the bill. It has a nice lemon-pepper flavor and grows like a weed. You might also consider a lemon scented geranium which has a good lemon flavor and is easy to grow from cuttings. And don’t forget lemon verbena for a heavy lemon flavor.

We consider companion plants to be the life blood of our garden, and with good reason. Some plants do well together, and some don’t, and you don’t want to get it wrong otherwise your garden will never live up to its potential. For example, plant cucumbers with beans, chives, corn, artichoke, peas, radish, sunflower and tomato — not with potatoes or most aromatic herbs.

Tomatoes are a favorite in most gardens and go well with asparagus, basil, bergamot, borage, carrots, celery, chives, cucumber, garlic, marjoram, onion, parsnip, peas, stinging nettle, rose, sage, or turnip. Do not plant tomatoes with broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, corn, dill, fennel, kohlrabi, potato, or rosemary.

If you plan on planting peppers — and this includes chilies — plant them with basil, carrot, marjoram, okra, parsnip, and tomatoes. Do not plant with fennel, kohlrabi, or onion. And remember – on the subject of onions and for the purposes of companion planting – the term onion includes any members of the onion family such as garlic, chives, and leeks.

Go through our list and select a few plants for your short list. Pay attention to the amount of sun or shade you get in your garden as well as the average summer temperature in your part of the world. Based on your findings, select the herbs that are most compatible with your local conditions – and with each other — give them protection, and we feel sure you will achieve great success in your cold country garden.

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1.Basil

Basil is quite simple to grow and is absolutely fantastic in tons of our favorite meals. Basil is an annual herb, but for indoor kitchen herbs (Culinary herbs) you can have it at your fingertips all year, every year, by planting seeds in pots regularly. This way you will always have basil growing.

Basil Uses

* Tomato sauces: spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce
* Pesto sauce
* Soups and stews
* Meats (chicken, beef, pork)

2.Chives

Chives are perennial herbs, which means they will thrive indefinitely without having to start new plants. Growing chives, with their mild onion flavor, will allow you to amaze your friends and family as you easily create unusual homemade condiments and dishes. Don’t forget that you can eat the flowers of chives plants too!

Using Chives: Use chives as a milder alternative to onions

* Baked potato with chives
* Fantastic choice for a butter herb recipe
* Flavoring cheese with chives
* Homemade dips and spreads
* Egg salad with chives
* Soups
* Salads

3.Cilantro and Coriander (seeds)

The cilantro plant is an annual, but with regular indoor planting throughout the year, you will always have cilantro growing and available. The entire cilantro plant is edible. Roots, stems, leaves and flowers, making the cilantro herb one of the most versatile and varied of your herb garden plants.

Cilantro Uses (leaves)

* Salads
* Stews and soups with cilantro
* Spaghetti sauce with cilantro
* Try cilantro in crab cakes or cilantro fish cakes. Delicious.
* Diced cilantro for flavoring meat and ground beef (hamburger and meat balls)

Cilantro Stems

* Chopped cilantro roots for flavoring stews and soups
* Bean dishes

Cilantro Seeds (Coriander)

* Grind coriander seeds to use in homemade curry sauces
* Ground coriander for flavoring meat

Note: The entire dried cilantro plant is a beautifully scented addition to homemade potpourris.

4.Dill

Dill is an annual herb. It is quite a tall herb, it is easy to grow from seed, and has truly lovely flowers. There is a mistaken perception that dill is mostly useful with vinegar in the pickling process. However, it is a shame to limit dill to such a narrow use.

Dill Uses: Use dill as a milder and more complex substitute for black pepper

* Dill in butter herb recipe
* Cakes
* Dill bread
* Soups and stews
* Fish flavoring
* Salads
* Dill flowers are beautiful in bouquets

5.Fennel

Fennel is a perennial herb and is another amazing example on our top 10 herb garden plants, that is entirely edible, from roots to flowers. When growing kitchen herbs, adding fennel to your list, opens up a world of delicious and best of all, unusual tastes for your meals.

Using Fennel Seeds

* Use fennel seeds in the flavoring of ground meats (pork and beef)
* Fennel seeds can be added to baked goods and breads

Using Fennel leaves

* Fish with fennel leaves
* Baked vegetables with fennel leaves
* Fennel cheese spreads and homemade dips
* Soups

6.Mint

With literally thousands of varieties of mint plants, you certainly have a broad choice for these very useful herb garden plants. Mint is incredibly easy to grow, but this can also be a problem because it can take over large areas of your outdoor garden because it grows and spreads so successfully and rapidly. I always recommend keeping mint plants in check by growing them strictly indoors in pots and containers.

Uses for Mint Plants: Use fresh mint as a much more delicious replacement for artificial mint flavoring

* Homemade mint jelly (amazing with pork dishes)
* Cookies, baked goods and icing
* Homemade sweets and candy
* Steep in hot water for homemade mint tea. Try adding lemon and sugar and serve cold as a very refreshing summer drink.

7.Oregano

The oregano plant is a perennial and is a very easy to grow herb, making it one of the most common culinary herbs (herbs used in cooking.) It doesn’t mind dry soil, so oregano only needs watering every couple of weeks. It does not need fertilizing and actually prefers not to be fertilized. Oregano is most flavorful for cooking when it is used dried. See my article for how dry herbs are created at home.

Oregano is an absolute must, as we create a new healthier menu and life for our families. Why? Using oregano in our familiar and favorite meals will make our departing from instant and processed foods effortless. Herb garden plants like oregano, transform spaghetti sauces, pizza and lean ground meats into absolute power houses of natural flavor.

Using Dried Oregano

* All tomato dishes
* Oregano spiced meats – chicken, pork, beef etc
* Baked and stir fried vegetables with oregano
* Homemade oregano oil and balsamic vinegar dressings
* Stuffings and savory oregano breads
* Sauces, soups and stews

8.Parsley

Parsley is a biennial herb. This means that its entire life cycle from germination, growing, flowering and dying occurs in a two year time frame. However, parsley in the outdoor herb garden often seeds itself and starts new plants with the sun of the early spring. Indoors, the seeds are so small, they can be placed on top of the soil and watered to achieve germination.

Parsley is a familiar garnish thrown on top of meals ordered at restaurants. This is a very old tradition dating back to parsley’s use as a breath freshener chewed on after the main course of a meal. However, parsley is a flavorful herb that should be included more widely in our cooking. For tips on drying parsley, see my article about how dry herbs are made.

Using Parsley

* Fresh parsley in salads
* Fresh parsley as an attractive garnish
* Dried parsley used abundantly in soups, stews and especially chowders
* Fresh parsley for a fresh, light olive oil salad dressing

9.Sage

Sage is a perennial herb that grows into a blue-green leafed bush. The new leaves are the most pleasing for cooking. People are often unaware that herb garden plants like sage, are present in many types of foods they love. Adding sage to some of your family favorite meals will set your recipes apart from familiar and often bland modern recipes.

Sage Uses

* Turkey stuffing with sage
* Sage added to homemade jams and jellies
* Meat flavoring. Especially sage pork and chicken
* Sage with scrambled eggs, egg salad, deviled eggs

10.Thyme

Another perennial herb, thyme is a perfect in combination with oregano and basil. Growing kitchen herbs together like oregano, basil and thyme, gives you a perfect little Italian herb garden.

Using Thyme

* Thyme as a fragrant herb for potpourris and scented packets for drawers
* Steeped in hot water for thyme tea
* All tomato sauces
* Fresh and dried thyme spiced meats – chicken, pork, beef etc
* Baked and stir fried vegetables
* Homemade Italian oil and balsamic vinegar dressings
* Stuffings and savory breads
* Sauces, soups and stews
* Thyme mixed with rice
* Eggs with thyme
* Cheese with thyme

There you have it. My top 10 herb garden plants. Use this list to bring health and energy back into your menu with the power of fresh herbs grown in your own herb garden. In my next article I’ll be talking in more detail about growing herbs in pots, so you can start your kitchen herb garden right away.

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