Which Came First, The Chicken Or The Herb Seed

You’d better say the chicken. Because if you plant your herb seed first, then let the chickens out—it’s goodbye seeds. Chickens and birds love ‘em and peck them out from wherever you buried them. And, if they get to the seeds first-- those herb plants will never see the light of day.

Normally, without chickens or birds around, herb gardening is easy enough! Most herbs like a bright full sun, but a few can handle bright shade. They prefer a soil that drains well, but they do much better with a mulch during the hot months to keep the moisture in. Herb gardens are mostly started from seeds. And, after sprouting and growth begins, many of the year ‘round herbs are propagated by stem cutting or layering.

Start your herb garden anytime! With herbs, you needn’t bother with planting zones or times as you would with other plants. In the winter, keep your herb farm, well lit, right on your kitchen counter top. During spring and summer you can shift them to a bright kitchen windowsill or even transplant them into your garden.

Herbs Come in Any Color You Want As Long As It’s Green

So, they’re not colorful. But, these green herbs not only spice up your food when you add them to your recipes, but they add a touch of greenery to your kitchen dŽcor all year long. Here’s some of the lesser-known culinary herbs you can try:

• Coriander- annual, used to flavor breads
• Dill- annual, used in pickling cucumbers
• Mint- perennial, in brewed teas and meat sauces
• Borage- both annual and perennial, as garnish in salads
• Water Cress- requires running water, used in salads
• Catnip- weedy, all-purpose seasoning, cat stimulant

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