10 Herbs You Can Grow in Containers

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Growing herbs has become a popular hobby. Not only are they decorative, but growing herbs yourself also gives you a constant fresh supply of herbs for cooking.

Herbs can be grown indoors and enjoyed even if you are living in the city and do not have room for outdoor gardening space.
Helpful Tips for Growing Herbs in Containers
1. Herbs ideally thrive in the ground, but with proper choices and the right precautions, they can flourish in the indoor garden. They have to be positioned inside the house where they can grow well.

2. You can combine herbs of different colors to create an atmosphere inside your house. For example, you can get calendula or lemon thyme, herbs with sunny colors, for a brighter effect.

3. Let the herbs grow together. They can create a climate among them that will further encourage their growth. They also create a fuller and healthier appearance.

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written by susiehomemaker, February 03, 2010 11:21 am

does this author know anything about herbs? Calendula is a very large plant that does not grow indoors, or at least it will never mature or bloom indoors. Lemon thyme is green.

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written by herb, March 13, 2011 12:23 pm

There are different variations of calendula that are smaller, and some lemon thyme is variegated with yellow.

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written by ThePerennialGardener, March 13, 2011 03:44 pm

I have to agree, some of these herbs mentioned here would NOT do well in containers, inside the home... better in containers out of doors because of size & light requirements. Overall, the article was a good one.

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written by cookingmama, March 13, 2011 04:38 pm

I used to have sucess growing basil indoors, but recently my dog started
digging it up and I think eating it. She never digs outside and usually is just a protein eater. Does anyone know why?

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written by TheOldMan, March 13, 2011 05:34 pm

Italian dogs like basil. At least the old dogs do. I am 93 and I love basil. One pot is not grow enough basil to make (my) Pesto Sauce

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written by TheOldMan, March 13, 2011 05:40 pm

Correction "One pot does not grow enough basil to make (my) Pesto Sauce." More on Basil: I use basil in my partially dried tomatoes stored in jars. Layer of Basil, layer of garlic, layer of 'dried' tomatoes, etc. to fill the small jars. Then freeze the jars. Enjoy Pasta with dried tomatoes through the winter.

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written by Me, March 15, 2011 10:27 am

How do you dry the tomatoes?

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written by Andrea, March 19, 2012 06:30 pm

Would one of you tell novice me how to start an indoor herb garden an what to use? I would be very grateful!!

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