Guest guest Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Samantha, There are many herbs to plant for many things. It is a very rewarding thing to go into your garden and pick items to either cure a sick tummy or to maybe make a tasty tea. One suggestion I have for you since you live in an area that gets cold is to invest in a small greenhouse. Not one of those that costs an arm or leg but a small 4 shelf greenhouse ( Wal-mart) that is made of wire and has a clear plastic covering on it. You can then get a very small blower type ceramic space heater ( the ones some people place under their desks or you can get them at a some garden supply stores) and place it at the bottom of the greenhouse on low when it gets a little cold. By doing this, you will be able to enjoy your herbs all year round. Steve -"Samantha Carter" herbal remedies Subject: Herbal Remedies - the herb gardenSun, 13 Feb 2005 14:14:08 -0000I guess this is for the herbalists on the this board. I am a gardenerand this year I want to start an herb garden. I want to have theusual culinery herbs and especially the ones which are valuable astonics and or treatments. In your opinion for zone 6/7 (temp lowestat -5) what should I plant. Thanks. Samantha Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington -- _________Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 herbal remedies , " Samantha Carter " <evidentjoy> wrote: > > > I guess this is for the herbalists on the this board. I am a gardener > and this year I want to start an herb garden. I want to have the > usual culinery herbs and especially the ones which are valuable as > tonics and or treatments. In your opinion for zone 6/7 (temp lowest > at -5) what should I plant. Thanks. Samantha Hi Samantha...I'm assuming you already know the usual culinary herbs? (BTW, they all have medicinal properties too...) As far as others go...almost my whole yard will be a garden this year, but here are the ones I wouldn't go without: feverfew, chamomile,(plant them far apart, they look similar) stinging nettle, lavender, calendula, aloe(in a pot of course, so it can be brought inside in fall) lemon balm, peppermint, oh geez... my list goes on and on! check out susunweed.com, the message boards there have all kinds of info... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Hi Samantha, You mention that you are a gardener...I hope that you garden organically! If not, then that would be my first suggestion to you. I have used organic methods on my garden for years and enjoy bountiful harvests, year after year! I grow herbs, flowers, and produce. Most herbs are naturally pest resistant, and help to protect other plants as well! I am an avid gardener in zone 6 and I highly recommend an integrative approach. If you plant your herbs, flowers, and produce plants amongst one another, then you will generate higher yields without the use of pesticides and herbicides. There are many good reference books out there that can teach you on how to integrate your garden into an ecosystem that will not only be productive for you, but also for the environment! I also like to teach people to " think outside of the row! " When gardening, the " row " system is the most inefficient use of space and contributes to soil compacting. There are also many good reference books on how to garden more efficiently and eco-friendly. One pointer I could recommend would be to plant all vining plants " vertically. " Build supports and grow your vining plants (tomato, squash, cucumber, beans, peas, etc.) on these supports in a vertical manner. You will reap a larger harvest with fewer plants when using this system. Go to your local public library and check out some books on these techniques, or request that they locate books for you on an inter-library loan. As far as interplanting, I just try to use a common sense approach. I plant basil amongst my tomato plants. I plant oregano at the " four corners " of my plot. I plant French marigold around the perimeter. I give calendula its own plot as it is very invasive (although one of my faves). Also, beware of the invasive habit of Dill, but do grow your own! I plant chives next to my rose bushes and lavender along the borders. I plant Feverfew, Shasta daisy, Colombine and Hosta to make a quite striking combination. The best advice I could give would be to use your imagination, and don't let yourself be LIMITED on what the factory farms have dictated the " norm " to be. You could plant an AMAZING " Moon Garden " dedicated to plants that are specific to supporting the " Feminine. " You could plant a " Relaxation Garden " with Chammomile, your favorite mint, Lemon Balm, and Miniature roses. Get the idea? Just plant what you feel! Don't forget to plant the beneficial insect drawing cultivars, such as Butterfly Bush, Salvias, Violets, Pansies, and Nasturtiums (a fave salad herb of mine). Feel free to email me privately if you want to discuss this subject further. Warm regards, Lori herbal remedies , " Samantha Carter " <evidentjoy> wrote: > > > I guess this is for the herbalists on the this board. I am a gardener > and this year I want to start an herb garden. I want to have the > usual culinery herbs and especially the ones which are valuable as > tonics and or treatments. In your opinion for zone 6/7 (temp lowest > at -5) what should I plant. Thanks. Samantha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 What do you do for apple trees that get coddling moths? Marisa Domestic Engineer and Mother of 2 Hi Samantha, You mention that you are a gardener...I hope that you garden organically! If not, then that would be my first suggestion to you. I have used organic methods on my garden for years and enjoy bountiful harvests, year after year! I grow herbs, flowers, and produce. Most herbs are naturally pest resistant, and help to protect other plants as well! I am an avid gardener in zone 6 and I highly recommend an integrative approach. If you plant your herbs, flowers, and produce plants amongst one another, then you will generate higher yields without the use of pesticides and herbicides. -- Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.8 - Release 2/14/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Check out www.gardensalive.com They have a wealth of information on their website and offer organic solutions to pest problems. Warm regards, Lori herbal remedies , " Brady and Marisa " <corless@s...> wrote: > > What do you do for apple trees that get coddling moths? > > Marisa > Domestic Engineer > and > Mother of 2 > > > > Hi Samantha, > > You mention that you are a gardener...I hope that you garden > organically! If not, then that would be my first suggestion to you. > I have used organic methods on my garden for years and enjoy > bountiful harvests, year after year! I grow herbs, flowers, and > produce. Most herbs are naturally pest resistant, and help to > protect other plants as well! > I am an avid gardener in zone 6 and I highly recommend an > integrative approach. If you plant your herbs, flowers, and produce > plants amongst one another, then you will generate higher yields > without the use of pesticides and herbicides. > > -- > > > Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.8 - Release 2/14/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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