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Growing Herbs - from Anise to Yarrow Growing Herbs - From Anise to Yarrow Kerry Seymour, MS, RD Western Area Nutrition Specialist What would you like to learn about growing herbs? Overview . Why we grow herbs . Which ones to grow . Where to grow . How to grow and harvest . How to use and preserve . Resources Definition of Herb . Botanical: An herb is a seed plant that does not produce a woody stem . Culinary: The aromatic leaf, stem or flower of low-growing shrubs Why Grow Herbs? Landscaping/ornamental Landscaping/ornamental Landscaping/ornamental Culinary Culinary Health Benefits: Nutrition Rich in key vitamins and minerals Antioxidant properties Anti-inflammatory effects Protective pigments: lutein, zeaxanthin Examples: Medicinal Medicinal Effects Pharmacological activity Herb specific Dose and form dependent Science-based vs. folk lore Examples: Be Aware of Health Risks Pharmacological activity Allergic reactions Interaction with medications Examples: Cosmetic/Aromatic Spiritual/Sacred/Mystical Spiritual/Sacred/Mystical Spiritual/Sacred/Mystical Choosing Herbs to Grow Ornamental Culinary Aromatic Cosmetic Medicinal Spiritual/sacred/symbolic Choosing Herbs to Grow (cont.) Annual • Perennial • Biennial Hardiness Sun/shade tolerance Annual herbs… Anise Arugula Basil Burnet Borage Chervil Cilantro Dill Summer savory Sweet cicely Perennial herbs… Bay laurel Bee balm Catnip Chives Fennel Hyssop Lavender Lemon balm Lovage Marjoram/oregano Perennial herbs… (cont) Mint Rosemary* Tarragon Thyme Winter savory Sweet Woodruff Scented geranium* Yarrow Biennial herbs… Parsley Caraway Site Considerations Space available Sunlight Drainage Soil fertility pH Shade tolerant Chervil Chives Lemon balm Parsley Mint St. John’s Wort Sweet woodruff Growing Herbs in Containers Where to get your herbs? Start from seed Buy seedlings Make stem cuttings or root divisions Starting Seedlings… Favorite seed sources Seed-saving and sharing Local nurseries Online sources: Online seed sources: . Seed Savers.org . Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds . Nichols’ Garden Nursery . Territorial Seed Company . Johnny’s Selected Seeds . John Scheeper’s Kitchen Garden Seeds Start early from seeds… Anise hyssop Basil Catnip Chamomile Chives Feverfew Lemon balm Marjoram Sorrel Thyme Parsley Savory – summer and winter Sow directly in the ground… Anise Borage Caraway Chervil Cilantro Dill Fennel Buy seedlings and plant after last frost date… Germander Lavender Rosemary Santolina Grow from stem cuttings Chamomile Scented geraniums Germander Horehound Hyssop Lemon balm Lemon verbena Marjoram Oregano Mint Rue Sage Santolina Winter savory Grow from root division Anise hyssop Bee balm Catnip Chives Echinacea Feverfew Germander Horehound Hyssop Lemon balm Lovage Marjoram/oregano Grow from root division (cont.) Rosemary Rue Sage Santolina Sweet woodruff Tansy Tarragon Thyme Valerian Yarrow Culture Adequate water Tailor fertilizer: Chervil, fennel, lovage, summer savory Remove flower heads to prolong leaf use Harvesting Start as soon as plant has enough leaves Pick leaves before the heat of the day Pick before flower buds open Uses for Fresh Herbs Garnish salads and hot foods Fruit and fruit salads Baked goods – sweet and savory Add to simmered foods prior to serving Flavored vinegars, sugar or salt, liqueurs, jellies and jams In flower arrangements Making herb sugar or salt Edible Flowers Herb Flowers Bachelor’s buttons Calendulas Carnations, dianthus Daylily* Marigold Nasturtiums Rose petals Squash blossoms Stock Pansies/violas How do I Preserve my herbs? Wash in cool running water Pat dry Choose whether to freeze or dry Do not preserve in oil Preserve by Freezing Preserve by Drying Winter protection Over-winter tender herbs inside Mulch outdoor perennial herbs Books The Complete Book of Herbs – L. Bremness The Cook’s Herb Garden – J. Cox The Encyclopedia of Herbs and Spices – A. Clevely, et al Homegrown Herbs – T. Hartung Resources http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcr op/med-aro/seedsources.html http://www. herbcompanion.com The Herb Quarterly magazine http://herbgardeningguru.com http://homecooking.about.com/libr ary/weekly/blflowers.htm Questions? Contact Information Kerry Seymour, MS, RD Email: [email protected] Phone: (775) 784-4848 Thank You! .
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