Herbs For Indoor Growing
*apologies for the lack of posts the last couple of days-I had to have some dental work and it laid me low. Now back to gardening!
Last time we talked about how to start an indoor herb garden. Today I’m going to share with you some herbs that do great indoors!
Dill- This fragrant herb has attractive, feathery foliage and does well in a sunny window. Look for the compact “Fernleaf” variety. Dill is delicious when used in egg, fish or chicken dishes, dips, and of course, pickles. Both the leaves and the seeds can be used.
Oregano-This is another fragrant and popular herb. Choose the Greek variety, which forms an 8 to 12 inch mound. Oregano is fantastic in a wide variety of Italian and Mexican dishes.
Lavender-This herb is treasured for its beautiful and relaxing scent. The leaves can be dried and used in sachets and potpourri. Look for compact varieties such as Spanish Lavender.
Chives- This herb’s grass like foliage adds a mild onion flavor to many dishes. It’s especially good with potatoes, baked or mashed.
Parsley-This herb is the world’s most popular garnish and is also good for freshening breath after a spicy meal. Try varieties, the common “Curly Leaf” and the Italian version, known as “Flat Leaf” or Cilantro. Cilantro is a key ingredient in salsas and other Mexican dishes.
Chamomile-This herb makes a wonderful tea and is also good for sachets and potpourri. It’s known for its soothing, relaxing fragrance. It looks like grass until the small daisy like flowers appear.
Mints- Peppermint and Spearmint both make great windowsill plants. In fact, if grown in the ground they will quickly take over the garden! They make great teas and are a popular flavoring for all kinds of beverages, baked goods, and even meats like lamb.
Basil- This herb is a staple in Italian cooking. Look for the “Spicy Globe” variety as it stays nice and compact.
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October 14th, 2007 at 6:57 pm
[…] Herbs For Indoor GrowingDill- This fragrant herb has attractive, feathery foliage and does well in a sunny window. Look for the compact “Fernleaf” variety. Dill is delicious when used in egg, fish or chicken dishes, dips, and of course, pickles. … […]
October 14th, 2007 at 7:00 pm
[…] Herbs For Indoor GrowingDill- This fragrant herb has attractive, feathery foliage and does well in a sunny window. Look for the compact “Fernleaf” variety. Dill is delicious when used in egg, fish or chicken dishes, dips, and of course, pickles. … […]
November 3rd, 2007 at 6:08 pm
[…] a good inspection and cleaning and repair any damage you find. Last month we talked about growng herbs indoors. Plant now if you haven’t already to brighten a drab windowsill and add fresh picked flavor […]