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September is a great time to prepare for the change of seasons and plant an herb garden. Herbs are mother nature’s spice rack, enhancing food’s flavor, without adding sodium, fat, or sugar. You might think you can't plant an herb garden because you weren’t born with a “green thumb”. Fortunately, a "green thumb" is not at all necessary to grow a delicious and abundant herb garden!
Growing an herb garden is something you can do to improve your health. This newsletter issue is about the essential herbs every garden should have, and tips on how to start your own herb garden. I look forward to hearing what's growing in your garden!
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Herbilicious: Gardening Basics
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Before getting started, here are are “the essentials” you need to know so your garden will flourish!
- Timing. The fall is perfect for planting hardy herbs such as parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, chives, lavender, cilantro, and mint. Dill, basil, and tarragon are excellent herbs for the warmer months of spring and summer.
- Right-sized pots. The size of your pots can vary depending on the herb being planted, but you will want something at least 8” in diameter. Your flower bed is another option for planting herbs, just make sure you have the needed sunlight.
- Potting soil. Potting soil will ensure your herbs grow to perfection! Ordinary garden soil is too heavy and dries out quickly. Purchase quality potting soil available at most nurseries, home improvement stores, or even Target and Walmart.
- Seedlings to start. Avoid disappointment because your rosemary or parsley seeds did not sprout. Go to the professional and buy herbs as seedlings. You can purchase them from your local farmer’s market or nursery. Seedlings will get you the results you can enjoy and savor.
- Basil for beginners. Want to feel like a superhero? Begin with basil. It’s very easy to plant and once started can take over your garden. Other super simple herbs to start with include rosemary, mint, parsley and chives.
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| Rosemary Roasted Potatoes |
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Ingredients:
- 8 medium red potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cut the potatoes in quarters, put in a bowl and toss with oil.
- Toss in rosemary and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes - 1 hour, turning occasionally.
Nutritional Info: Per Serving: 210 calories, 4.5g total fat, 180mg sodium, 39g carbohydrates, 4g dietary fiber, 5g protein.
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| To plant a garden is to.... |
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“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” - Audrey Hepburn
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- Basil - Great with tomato dishes, egg dishes, salads, marinades, and fish. It’s the key ingredient in pesto.
- Dill - Tastes great with salads, dressings, soups, fish, chicken, eggs, carrots, cucumbers, potatoes, pickles, yogurt dips, and vinegar.
- Mint - Easy to grow and maintain, mint not only adds flavor but it also adds “eye-appeal”. Mint pairs well with lamb, eggplant, desserts, teas, and salads.
- Oregano - A versatile herb often used to enhance flavors in many Italian and Mexican dishes. Also pairs well with beef, chicken, pasta, tomatoes, sauces, and marinades.
- Rosemary - A wonderfully aromatic herb that not only adds taste to your dish, but also adds a tantalizing aroma to make any meal enticing. Rosemary pairs well with chicken, fish, lamb, pork, rice, potatoes, and stews.
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