[Sca-cooks] Growing Herbs

[jenne at fiedlerfamily.net]

> I am interested in growing pots of herbs to use in cooking.  Unfortunately,
> I have a somewhat brown thumb, and the area off my kitchen where I would
> like my herbs is quite shady.  I live in Southeastern Virginia (zone 7).
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions for what type of herbs are happy in the
> shade?  Any general growing tips that might help turn my brown thumb a
> little greener would be appreciated also.

Hm.. I've grown most herbs in the shade in South-Central PA; I suspect
that if the ground is not soggy, you can probably do the same in Virginia.
I grew mint, lemon balm, anise, sweet woodruff, violets, sage, parsley,
etc.
However, thyme, lavender, etc. grown in the shade don't seem to
overwinter.

I believe Stefan has an article of mine in the florilegium about growing
herbs... Stefan?

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