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[G545]Grow A Herb Garden

by James Penn, Jam

* the growing recognition and popularity of physiotherapy with its broad possibilities to use herbal extracts for a multitude of medical and cosmetic purposes; and

* certain mistrust towards the producers of the physiotherapeutic products who sometimes use questionable methods of extraction and storage, utilize various additives for commercial reason. In addition, it is hard to guarantee the freshness of the products bought at stores.

So if you are looking to grow a little herbal garden of your own, here are a few essential tips to consider before you begin the growth of your brand new herb garden.

A garden of some useful plants that you will utilize to recharge, revitalize your body, sooth your skin, or treat your neural system, doesn't take much space to grow. It really can fit literally in a few pots inside or outside of your home. City dwellers may grow such garden on their balconies.

A good beginning of the enterprise would be going to a herbal shop and buying some seeds and possibly fertilizers if needed. Of course, you should know what plants you wish to cultivate exactly, and that would require some preliminary research. Of course, at your disposal is the vast bank of information on the Internet.

You can grow your herbs throughout the year if you want, and if you have the necessary conditions. Otherwise, you may store what you have grown and use it whenever you need. For the latter option, you must learn the storage methods. Choose the time when your herbs are in best condition to address the need that you grow them for. Cut whatever part of the plant you need, - leaves, roots, stems, - and wash them in cold water. Hang the plants to dry, then put them in paper bags, close tightly, and store in a cool dry place.

After the plants are have dried enough, you can remove whatever water they still contain by drying them in the oven. Don't burn your herbs with high temperature, - just let them dry entirely.

With that done, your herbs are completely ready for storage, and, if kept in a cool, dry and dark place, they'll be good for months and even for a number of years.

First, wash out your can and peel off any labels. Next, apply a coat of metal primer to your can. Let the primer dry thoroughly. Then, apply a coat of bright acrylic paint to the can.

Once your can is painted, you can decorate it. I like to apply crackle medium and then add a top coat of color. This effect is beautiful if you paint a deep blue undercoat and a rich red overcoat on your can.

You may want to rubberstamp bugs or garden tools onto the can instead. To do this, use stamps that are flexible so that you can stamp onto the curved surface of the can. You can apply a light coat of acrylic paint to the stamp and then press the stamp onto the can, carefully rolling the stamp so that the whole image is stamped onto the can. If you mess up, don't worry. You can wipe the stamped image off the can and start over.

Another great decorative technique for decorating cans is decoupage. Use empty seed packets with pretty artwork or cut pictures from magazines and decoupage them to the can in an attractive pattern.

Once your can is decorated, apply a coat of sealer to the finished product. If you will use the can outside, you may want to let this coat dry and apply a second coat of sealer.

Now, you are ready to prepare your can for planting. Turn the can upside down. Use a 3 inch nail and a hammer to poke drainage holes in the bottom of the can. Turn your can over and fill it to just an inch below the rim with good potting soil.

Next it is time for you to decide which herbs you will be planting in your can. Chives, basil, oregano, thyme and parsley all are great choices. Of course, you can also put a lovely scented geranium in the can, instead.

As a finishing touch, add a tag with information about caring for the herb and a few great recipes. It is easy to attach the tag with a simple florist pick.

Finally, consider other ideas for your coffee can. For instance, instead of adding potting soil and an herb, add a garden trowel, gardening gloves, a packet of seeds, a box of tea and a package of tea biscuits for do it yourselfers.

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