Growing Herbs in the Vegetable Garden
August 11, 2010
with Maria Carlos, Certified Professional Horticulturist

Handouts: Herbs for shade; herbs for sun
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Class Outline: Growing Herbs in the Vegetable Garden

1. Introduction: What is an herb, and how do you pronounce it?

2. Getting started: Design

• What herb(s) do you want to use?
• Annual vs perennial
• Site – sun/shade
• Soil – moist/dry
• Other location considerations: proximity to kitchen, ornamental landscape, theme, etc.

3. Getting started: Preparing for planting

•       Match plant to soil/site considerations
•       To amend or not to amend
•       Special planting considerations: annuals/perennials, plants/seeds, invasives (mint, oregano)

4. Cultivation and maintenance

• Water if no rain
• Grooming, pruning = harvest
• Getting ready for winter

5. Harvest and use

• Grooming, pruning
• When to harvest, for what purpose

6. Culinary Herbs to Grow

• Basil
• Cilantro
• Parsley
• Thyme
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Mint