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How to Grow a Herb Garden
A Cincinnati herb garden is essential for any home gardener. Not only does it add incredible flavor and nutrition to your meals, but it also brings a pleasant aroma to your garden. Let’s dive into how you can quickly grow an herb garden in Cincinnati, whether in containers or directly in your garden beds.
How to Grow an Herb Garden in Cincinnati
One of the simplest ways to start an herb garden in Cincinnati is using containers. A container herb garden offers flexibility in placement, allowing you to move it outdoors for sunlight or keep it indoors during colder months. Watch Natorp’s expert, Ron Wilson, demonstrate how to create a thriving herb container garden with ease.
Get Started with Easy-to-Grow Herbs
If you’re new to herb gardening, begin with versatile and low-maintenance herbs that thrive in Cincinnati’s climate. Here are seven must-have herbs for your garden:
- Basil
- Spicy bushes have tiny leaves that don’t require chopping. They’re a quick-growing herb perfect for salads, pastas, and more.
- Chives
- Chives are a cut-and-come-again herb, making them a replenishing option. Their magenta flowers can be used to make herbal vinegar.
- Vietnamese Coriander
- For cilantro lovers, try Vietnamese coriander. It doesn’t bolt like traditional cilantro and offers a spicy, robust flavor.
- Thyme
- Choose French or English thyme for an upright growth habit, or try lemon thyme for a semi-upright plant that trails beautifully over container rims.
- Rosemary
- Rosemary is a drought-tolerant herb with a piney taste. The barbecue variety makes a stunning upright plant, and its stems can be used as skewers.
- Parsley
- Both Italian and Old Fashioned parsley varieties offer extended harvests. Always cut from the outside in for continuous growth.
- Mint
- Mint’s aggressive growth makes it perfect for containers. For a milder taste, try spearmint. This herb can quickly spread, so keep it in a pot.
Why Choose Natorp’s Nursery for Your Herb Garden?
At Natorp’s Nursery, we grow over 100 varieties of herbs, from traditional favorites like basil and rosemary to exotic options like Vietnamese coriander. Whether starting a new herb garden in Cincinnati or adding to your collection, we have the perfect plants for your needs.
Ready to start your herb garden? Visit Natorp’s Nursery for a wide selection of herbs, gardening advice, and everything you need to create a thriving herb garden in Cincinnati. Click here to see our full herb collection!
Do you have a question? Ask our herb experts!
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