Getting the Most out of Your Herb Garden

Whether you only grow Basil and Parsley, or all of your culinary herbs, you want to get the best out of your herb garden. Every part of most Herbs are useable. For one thing or another. I'll let you in on some of these uses. Some just might surprise you.

There are Healing Herbs, Eating Herbs, Decorative Herbs, and some are good for all three. The uses site are from my own experiences, and dose not represent the opinion of Suite101.com.

This article isn't going to tell you how to start an Herb garden. I is going to tell you how to use the Herbs you already grow. Or what herb you might want to grow.

Below, I will fill you n on some of my favorite Herbs, and their uses.

Yarrow/Milfoil (Composiae)

This pretty Herb holds all sorts of secrets.

The dried flower heads look beautiful in floral arrangements.

For a different culinary treat, finely chop the peppery young leaves, and add them to fresh salads, soft cheese dips, or simple use as a garnish.

The Plants, near by, will enjoy the help Yarrow gives them, in resisting disease. It may even assist in deepening their fragrance and flavor.

By placing, just a few, Yarrow leaves in your compost bin, it will super speed up the decomposition.

Press fresh leaves on a shaving cut, to stop the sting and bleeding.

If you have a toothache, chew on the fresh leaves, for a soothing relief from pain.

Use Dried leaves in teas to aid digestion, to regulate menstrual flow, and induce perspiration. The tea may also ease the symptoms of the common cold. Also use cooled tea as a mouthwash.

Interesting Notes:

Dried Stems: 50 straight stems, of an even length, are "Thrown" by the I Ching before consulting this oriental ancient guide to the future. These stems were also used by the Druids to divine seasonal weather in Europe.

Allums ( Liaiceae) (Chives):

Sprinkle Florets into salads, or add to vinegar for an interesting flavor.

The leaves can be added to salads, sour cream and potatoes, sandwiches and soups.

The whole plant can be grown as a deterrent for Aphids, Apple Scab, and Mildew.

Infuse dried leaves into hot water, let cool and spray Aphids, Apple Scab and Mildew.

All Alliums contain some iron, vitamins and a mild antibiotic. You can sprinkle on food to stimulate appetite and aid in digestion. Some Herbalists say to take some as a laxative.

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