The Italian Herb Garden
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Growing your own herbs in an Italian herb garden provides a huge amount of possibilities. Italy has some of the best and most well known herbs in the world. And herbs have an important role at least in a small way to contributing to popular Italian dishes.
Basil is a well know Italian herb and useful in many Italian recipes. Basil will not only add flavor to many Italian cuisines, it is useful in the garden to other plants. Planting Basil next to your peppers and tomatoes will actually improve their flavor. In addition it will also help to keep away annoying flies and mossies. Click here for more: herbs in italian
Parsley is a relatively hard herb plant to grow but it is useful in not only Italian dishes but many other types of cuisines. Many generations ago before their were breath mints it was found that eating fresh, raw parsley after a meal eradicated the bad breath left over from enjoying a flavorful cuisine. So the custom of serving parsley with a dish arose. The tradition lives today by using parsley as a garnish on a variety of meals.
Equally tasty and appealing is Oregano. The mature plant will show little purple flowers. Remember that Oregano should not be freshly used until it has fully blossomed because this is when it is at it’s flavorsome best.
Fennel is famous for its seeds that grace and enhance the flavors of Italian sausage. The interesting thing about fennel is that the plant looses its flavor as it matures. To get the best out of this perennial, every few years it should be divided and replanted to enhance the taste. For more visit our blog: Herb Garden Blog
Like basil, rosemary is an Italian herb that is beneficial to the garden. IT sprouts little blue flowers and grows into a large shrub. It also finds usefulness in attracting pollinating insects like bees. Although it is a tough evergreen perennial, it is sensitive to frost.
Garlic is of course one of the most used herbs in Italian cusine. And no Italian herb garden would be complete without garlic. They need little attention once planted and will thrive in most gardens. They can be easily stored in the freezer or refrigerator once harvested and used at will.
Sage is used in a variety of Italian dishes from meats to salads. With Sage, it is the new shoots that are the most tasty so it is recommended to trim the plant regularily. This will encourage new growth. Sage can be harvested after it blooms.
Although there are so many more herbs that can be included in an Italian herb garden, you really should consider which herbs you will use. This means examining the growing conditions for each type of plant and whether or not it is easy for you to provide them. So while Italian herbs are essential for cooking they also provide much more than just flavor. They also make amazing additions to landscape designs. They can be particularly useful for their smell and color.
By planting Italian herbs amongst other plants, you will be graced with the sweet aromas straight from Italy. It will be like taking a stroll on a Italian hill side. Click here for more: Herb Gardens
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