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NE 208 published by the Cooperative Extension Services of the Northeast States History of Herbs Herbs have played an important part in man's life for countless years -- in his politics, romance, love, religion, health, and superstition. Herb Gardening Guide Includes Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Sage and more. There are many different reasons to start a herb garden.
Herbs have both aesthetic and functional value and can be so much more than just pretty plants. These fragrant and unique plants can add life to a bland landscape, then brought inside and used in a seasonal salad or to add flavor to your family meals. Herbs can also be grown and transplanted inside; this gives you the option of fresh herbs year-round, no matter where you live. Plant Companion Herbs for Better Tasting Vegetables.
For centuries the traditional gardening wisdom has maintained that co-planting certain herbs with companion vegetables provide beneficial flavor results.
The adverse is also true so lets learn what herbs to plant with which vegetables and which herbs to avoid planting close to non-appropriate vegetables. The results will surprise you and when you receive comments on how fantastic your tomatoes taste, just smile knowingly. It did not take special fertilizer or any harmful pesticides. Herbs3.pdf (application/pdf Object) List of culinary herbs and spices.