[Sca-cooks] Growing Herbs

[Sue Clemenger]

Not knowing what weather is "local" for you, I'd recommend you talk to
experts and gardeners from your area--maybe at a farmers' market, like
we have here? That's what I did....
I'm growing herbs in pots out on my little front porch--the area gets
strong sun in midday, but is somewhat shady/partially shady most of the
rest of the day.  I've got mints, and basil, and oregano, and a host of
others.  Since I live in a pretty dry area of the country, and we have a
really limited growing season, I made sure that my plants were bred for
local conditions.  Some stuff (especially stuff that can't take our
winters), I may never be able to do, but that's the breaks, I guess!
I've also got somewhat of a brown thumb--plants, unlike cats, don't
complain out loud if you forget to water them.  So, remembering has made
a big difference for me this year.  Now if I could just quit being so
tender-hearted, and do some harvesting before I get an herbal
jungle....Hmmmm, I'm out of sekanjabin.....
--maire


"Barbara G. Dodge" wrote:
> 
> 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.
> 
> Thanks for any ideas!
> 
> Felicia