Sustainable Herb Gardening: Why & How! Garden Club of Weaverville, October 11, 2016 Talk by Laura Ruby
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1 Sustainable Herb Gardening: Why & How! Garden Club of Weaverville, October 11, 2016 Talk by Laura Ruby
2 Overview - Right plant, right place - Soil health for plant health - 5 common garden herbs - 5 uncommon garden herbs - Wild Herbs - 12 essential kitchen herbs - Resources
3 Soil & Climate Most plant challenges are soil challenges Right plant for the right place Amending soil Fertilizers- compost, compost tea...
4 Mediterranean Herbs - Nutrient poor soil - Drought tolerant - Low maintenance - Perennial, mostly - Neutral soil ph
5 Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano, Sage, Lavender - Full sun - Sandy soil - Well draining soil - Good circulation - Neutral ph
6 Rosemary - Hardy to zones 6, 7 or 8, depending on the variety - Natural pest deterrent (mosquitos) - Evergreen in zones 8 and warmer - In colder areas, choose a hardier variety - Soothes indigestion, neutralizes bad breath, and relieving pain - Anti anxiety - Propagate with clippings; low germination rate
7 Thyme - Sun, part shade - Prune lightly in spring after danger of frost has passed - Encourage tender growth by regularly pinching off tips of stems - Stop harvesting one month before first expected frost. - Vitamin A, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antibiotic - Use thyme oil to help soothe and heal acne, eczema, and psoriasis - Pollinator plant- small flowers - Groundcover, discourages weeds
8 Oregano - Evergreen in zone 8 - Use oil for respiratory maladies, digestive upset, & parasitic & fungal infections - Bristol Cross is a good culinary variety - Stronger dried than fresh- clip for new growth - Harvest whole plant for a second late season harvest - Add fresh leaves at end of cooking time
9 Sage - Shrubby perennial zones 4-8, annual in high heat, humidity - Pollinator attractor - Use fresh or dried, flowers are edible, both for tea - Reduces fever, and calms anxiety from brain and nervous disorders - Propagate from cuttings or seeds - Prune back in early spring - Pinch back for more foliage growth
10 Lavender - Natural deterrent for mosquitoes and other flying pests - Calming- tea, essential oils for skin products, room spray, sachets - Prefers infrequent, deep watering versus shallow drinks - Amend soil with rocks, sand- try in a pot - Mulch with coarse sand, gravel or shells- not woodchips - Prune annually in mid to late winter
11 Lovage feet high, perennial, full sun/part shade - Tastes like celery but stronger- fresh, dried, frozen, seeds, too! - Flowers attract beneficial insects - Rich, moisture-laden soil, organic material - Very hardy - Grows well from seed - As a tea- relieves abdominal pains due to gastrointestinal gas
12 French Sorrel - Perennial, hardy, zone Propagate from seed, split crowns - Prefers fertile, well-drained soil - Unique lemony flavor much prized in spring salads, lemon sauce and sorrel soup - Seedy, spreads in some climates - Oxalic acids
13 - Attracts beneficial insects Horehound - Hardy perennial down to zone 4 - Tolerates poor, disturbed soil - High in A, B, C, E vitamins - Leaves can be dried to make tea. Oil used in perfume and potpourri. Stems for a tincture. - Commonly used for cough drops, candy - Propagated from seed, cuttings, division - Mint family, so treat similarly
14 Hibiscus (roselle) - Medicinal tea- calyxes - Food coloring - Fibre use for burlap - Flowers and young leaves edible - Will not survive frosts- tropical, subtropical - Well drained soil, high organic material - calcium, niacin, riboflavin, vitamin C and iron - Diuretic, cancer treatments
15 Shisho - Also known as perilla, beefsteak plant, Chinese basil, purple mint - Added to condiments for coloring and adds antimicrobial agents - Excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids - Well-drained, moist soil; full to partial sun - Limited seed availability; short storage - Potential for a fuel source - Readily reseeds; pinch back buds
16 Wild Herbs - Plantain- bites, stings, poison ivy, liver detox - Chickweed - Violets- leaves, flowers - Dandelion - Dock- curly, yellow - Self-heal - Usnea - Yarrow
17 Other Garden-worthy Herbs - Comfrey- dynamic accumulator, pollinator plant - Cilantro- beneficial insect attractor (parasitoid wasps, hover flies)- sweet alyssum, creeping thyme; likes tomatoes & spinach - Elecampagne- bright yellow 3-4 inch flowers on 5 foot stalks- coughs, bronchitis, chest affections - Calendula- edible flowers; salves; tea - Borage- edible flowers - Carraway
18 12 Essential Culinary Herbs 1. Basil 2. Chives 3. Cilantro 4. Lemon Balm 5. Lavender 6. Oregano 7. Parsley 8. Peppermint
19 Books - A Kid s Herb Book- for children of all ages! Lesley Tierra, Herbal Healing for Women Rosemary Gladstar - Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health Rosemary Gladstar - Making Plant Medicine Richo Cech - Medical Herbalism- The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine David Hoffman Sacred and Herbal Healing Beers Stephen Harrod Buhner
20 Helpful Websites (American Herb Association) (HerbResearch Foundation)
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