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The Herb Society of America’s
Essential Guide to
The Beginner´s
Herb Garden
fourth edition
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"Herbs
are defined as plants
(trees,
shrubs, vines, perennials,
biennials or annuals) valued
historically, presently, or
potentially for their flavor,
fragrance, medicinal qualities,
insecticidal qualities, economic
or industrial use, or in the case
of dyes, for the coloring material
they provide."
Holly Shimizu
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Introduction
Cultivation & propagation
Climate .......................................
Soil .............................................
Making Compost ........................
Mulching ....................................
Fertilizing ....................................
Watering ....................................
Staking ......................................
Weeding ....................................
Propagation ...............................
Garden Plans ............................
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Garden design
Garden Site ...............................
Choice of Plants ........................
Selection and
Sources of Plants ......................
Garden Tools
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Garden maintenance
Pruning & Harvesting .................. 16
Garden Cleanup .......................... 16
Winter Protection ......................... 17
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Herbs in Common Use
Plant Lists
Resources for Beginners
Books ....................................... 32
Websites .................................... 35
Contributors and
Acknowledgements .................. 40
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Introduction
Not difficult to plan, not at all difficult to maintain, a garden of
herbs gives more months of garden pleasure and more kinds
of pleasure than any other. Its interest is independent of
flowers, its fragrances are given from the first leaf to the last,
its uses make it a part of the amenities of the whole year,
and its history and traditions touch all nations and all times.
Henry Beston *
Herbs have great appeal, for they are practical plants with a
variety of uses. Good cooks recognize the extra something
that herbs add to a dish, and others enjoy their fragrance in
potpourris and wreaths. Using herbs often leads to the desire
to grow them and greatly enhances the intrinsic enjoyment of
the plants themselves.
As part of the whole agricultural scheme, herbs share a
common background with other plants, and therefore similar
garden practices apply. Like all plants, herbs adapt to
varying conditions but will reach their full potential when their
specific needs are met. These needs are briefly discussed in
this guide.
* Beston, Henry.
Herbs and the Earth.
New York: Doubleday,
Doran & Company, 1935.
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Cultivation &
propagation
Climate
The United States is divided by the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) into various climatic
zones. A state may be entirely in one zone or in several
zones. These zones indicate the average minimum
temperatures in each region and thus relate to the winter
hardiness of plants. The length of the growing season is
defined by the last frost in the spring and the first one in the
fall.
It is important to recognize the characteristics of your zone
and select herb plants accordingly. Zones should be used as
a guideline, but should not be regarded as absolute. Small
"microclimates" can exist in protected locations, such as the
south side of a house, and extra care can be given to winter
protection, which may allow you to grow some plants outside
of your zone. Also, the USDA hardiness zones only refer
to minimum temperatures, not maximum. A plant perfectly
hardy to -10°F may languish in 90°F summer heat and
humidity.
The American Horticultural Society heat-zone map gives the
average of the number of days over 86°F. Microclimates can
exist within these zones as well, with shady spots providing
cooler temperatures and sunny spots providing warmer
temperatures.
See the Resources for Beginners section for links to the
Hardiness Zone and Heat Zone maps.
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