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Post by daylilydude on Feb 8, 2007 6:45:13 GMT -6
I need some more help ? If you could only plant 5 or 6 herbs which would they be and why  ? |
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Post by jacobtowne on Feb 8, 2007 7:38:18 GMT -6
Culinary:
Basil, parsley, and dill, since these are favorite herbs for cooking. I freeze fresh basil so the flavor isn't changed by drying. I've tried to raise oregano several times without much success.
Peppermint for tea and spearmint for tea and cooking.
Medicinal:
Mostly aimed at the symptoms of colds and flu, the most common ailments in these parts. Purple coneflower root strengthens the immune system. The flowers and leaves of great mullein help relieve congestion, and thyme and horehound for coughs.
I don't actually raise mullein, since it grows wild in the meadow.
JT
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Post by jack on Feb 8, 2007 16:20:30 GMT -6
Gidday
My choice would be
Parsley
Mint
Thyme
Lemon balm
Rosemary
Simply cos they're the ones I use the most.
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Post by douglas on Feb 23, 2007 7:11:00 GMT -6
I started 8 different kinds, I would go for broke if i'd were you  |
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Post by daylilydude on Feb 23, 2007 14:15:27 GMT -6
I got a really nice package in the mail today that had some different herbs in it mabey you all can tell me a lil bout them ?
Sorrel
Lime Basil
Purple Osmin Basil
Cinnamon Basil
Chamomile
Peppermint
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crazy1
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Post by crazy1 on Feb 23, 2007 14:31:52 GMT -6
Well DLD, do you know what kind of Sorrel? Sheep Sorrel is a great medicinal.
Chamomile is a great relaxing herb.
Watch the peppermint will take over an area quite quickly.
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Post by trudy on Feb 23, 2007 19:51:57 GMT -6
Mine are rosemary, basil, parsley, chives, thyme for cooking. Chamomile for tea. trudy
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Post by strongtower9 on Feb 24, 2007 3:11:03 GMT -6
I like the fragrant herbs...  |
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