Being stuck at home doesn’t mean you have to stay inside – the current spring weather is perfect for working on the landscape and doing some gardening.
Gardening is a great way to get fresh air, exercise, stay productive, and grow some of your own food.
Herbs in particular are great to have in the landscape for many reasons – they are beautiful ornamental plants, attract butterflies and bees, and they can be used for seasoning to make food taste delicious.
Another bonus is that many herbs are deer-resistant!
There are herbs to try for every level of experience, from beginner gardener to advanced.
Beginners could try easy to grow plants like mint (there are many delicious types to choose from) and expert gardeners up for a challenge could try some of the harder to grow types (at least in west Texas) like chamomile and tarragon.
Most herbs do best in full sun and need well drained soil, but mint is an exception and can take some shade and soggy soil.
If soil is heavy and compacted, most herbs will perform better if the soil is loosened up and amended with compost to improve drainage. Many herbs also do well in containers with potting mix - if the pot has good drainage.
Some of the recommended herbs for the area include evergreens like sage, rosemary, thyme, oregano, mint, marjoram and chives; annuals like basil, parsley, dill, cilantro; and perennials like catnip, catmint, fennel, lemon balm, Mexican mint marigold, lemon verbena, and lemon grass.
Anywhere they are planted, herbs are worth having around – whether a few potted plants on the porch, or mixed into the flower beds, or an extensive dedicated herb garden. It’s a true delight to be able to harvest and cook with fresh herbs in your own yard!
The Concho Valley Master Gardeners have been working hard to grow plants for the annual plant sale, and are excited to offer several herbs such as three types of basil, dill, several kinds of mint, and parsley.
And there are many other perennials, annuals, vegetables, and flowers as well. As of now the plant sale is scheduled for Saturday, April 4.
We are currently exploring all possible options for the plant sale and will try to change to online orders or some other method as necessary to maintain safety and health.
Keen an eye out for updates – follow the Facebook page “Tom Green County Horticulture” or visit txmg.org/conchovalley for info as soon as it’s available.
Allison Watkins is the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent for horticulture in Tom Green County. Contact her at aewatkins@ag.tamu.edu.
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