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Growing Herbs -
From Anise to Yarrow
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Kerry Seymour, MS, RD
Western Area
Nutrition Specialist
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What would you like to learn about growing herbs?
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Overview
Why we grow herbs
Which ones to grow
Where to grow
How to grow and harvest
How to use and preserve
Resources
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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
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Why Grow Herbs?
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Landscaping/ornamental
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Landscaping/ornamental
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Landscaping/ornamental
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Culinary
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Culinary
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Health Benefits: Nutrition
Rich in key vitamins and minerals
Antioxidant properties
Anti-inflammatory effects
Protective pigments: lutein, zeaxanthin
Examples:
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Medicinal
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Medicinal Effects
Pharmacological activity
Herb specific
Dose and form dependent
Science-based vs. folk
lore
Examples:
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Be Aware of Health Risks
Pharmacological activity
Allergic reactions
Interaction with medications
Examples:
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Cosmetic/Aromatic
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Spiritual/Sacred/Mystical
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Spiritual/Sacred/Mystical
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Spiritual/Sacred/Mystical
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Choosing Herbs to Grow
Ornamental
Culinary
Aromatic
Cosmetic
Medicinal
Spiritual/sacred/symbolic
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Annual
• Perennial
• Biennial
Hardiness
Sun/shade tolerance
Choosing Herbs to Grow (cont.)
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Annual herbs…
Anise Arugula
Basil Burnet
Borage Chervil
Cilantro Dill
Summer savory Sweet cicely
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Perennial herbs…
Bay laurel Bee balm
Catnip Chives
Fennel Hyssop
Lavender Lemon balm
Lovage Marjoram/oregano
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Perennial herbs… (cont)
Mint Rosemary*
Tarragon Thyme
Winter savory
Sweet Woodruff
Scented geranium*
Yarrow
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Biennial herbs…
Parsley
Caraway
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Site Considerations
Space available
Sunlight
Drainage
Soil fertility
pH
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Shade tolerant Chervil
Chives
Lemon balm
Parsley
Mint
St. John’s Wort
Sweet woodruff
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Growing Herbs in Containers
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Where to get your herbs?
Start from seed
Buy seedlings
Make stem cuttings or root divisions
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Starting Seedlings…
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Favorite seed sources
Seed-saving and sharing
Local nurseries
Online sources:
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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
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Start early from seeds…
Anise hyssop Basil
Catnip Chamomile
Chives Feverfew
Lemon balm Marjoram
Sorrel Thyme
Parsley Savory – summer and winter
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Sow directly in the ground…
Anise Borage
Caraway Chervil
Cilantro Dill
Fennel
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Buy seedlings and plant after last frost date…
Germander
Lavender
Rosemary
Santolina
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Grow from stem cuttings
Chamomile Scented geraniums
Germander Horehound
Hyssop Lemon balm
Lemon verbena Marjoram
Oregano Mint
Rue Sage
Santolina Winter savory
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Grow from root division
Anise hyssop Bee balm
Catnip Chives
Echinacea Feverfew
Germander Horehound
Hyssop Lemon balm
Lovage Marjoram/oregano
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Grow from root division (cont.)
Rosemary Rue
Sage Santolina
Sweet woodruff Tansy
Tarragon Thyme
Valerian Yarrow
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Culture
Adequate water
Tailor fertilizer:
Chervil, fennel, lovage, summer savory
Remove flower heads to prolong leaf use
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Harvesting Start as soon as plant has enough
leaves
Pick leaves before the heat of the day
Pick before flower
buds open
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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
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Making herb sugar or salt
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Edible Flowers
Herb Flowers
Bachelor’s buttons
Calendulas
Carnations, dianthus
Daylily* Marigold Nasturtiums
Rose petals Squash blossoms
Stock Pansies/violas
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How do I Preserve my herbs?
Wash in cool running water
Pat dry
Choose whether to freeze or dry
Do not preserve in oil
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Preserve by Freezing
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Preserve by Drying
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Winter protection
Over-winter tender herbs inside
Mulch outdoor perennial herbs
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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
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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/library/weekly/blflowers.htm
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Questions?
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Thank You!