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Updated November 1, 2012

Grow your own herbs
Savouring your own homegrown herbs is easy, whether your garden is a sprawling spread or an apartment window box

By Yvonne Cunnington
First published in Chatelaine's May 2003 issue.
© Yvonne Cunnington

They make your garden sing with colour and your meals taste as fresh as summer. Herbs are easier to grow than you think, both indoors and out in the garden or in pots on decks and balconies. Even better, herbs have few insect and disease problems and most grow best in average garden soil--they rarely need fertilizer. Small wonder they're so popular.

Still, some herb gardens grow and taste better than others. To get the most from yours, just follow our foolproof guide.

Favourite herb varieties
Where to find them
Top 10 herbs
Herbs in pots
Storing herbs
Herb know-how


		Intro
		Favourite herb varieties
		Grow, nurture, pick
		Top 10 herbs
		Herbs in pots
		Storing herbs
		Herb know-how


		Yard workout
		Pot luck


		Your complete gardening guide


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