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| Herb gardens are easy to tend | Bigg {tester

It’s nice to cook with
fresh herbs as often as
possible.

Finding the right herb for
your menu can someumes be
challenging, Why not put
together your own herb gar-
den}

During the summer, fresh
herbs can be planted outside
in your garden or placed in
small pots on your kitchen

. windowsill.

Your first trip to the herb
section of your local nursery
will probably overwhelm you.
There are-so many different
types available. I find the best

- way to plan your garden is to
figure out what herbs you will

. cook with the most. Parsley,
basil, thyme, and oregano are

‘ some of the most popular, bur,
others such as mint and
cilantro can be wonderful
additions to any herb garden.

‘Materials:

Small terra cotta pots with trays

*..(for indoor gardens)

Sterile soil (indoor gardens)
Herbs
Potting soil

Tf you aré planting out-
doors try to use some good

NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

PARSLEY, basil, thyme and oregano are all popular
choices for a herb garden.

quality potting soil. Plant your sunny location and it’s best to
herbs just as you would your use sterile soil. Another idea is
bedding plants, making sure to to mark the types of herbs so
place them in a spor that is you can quickly take the ones
easily accessible to your you need in a hurry.

kitchen. Indcor pots need to The nice thing about herbs
be placed in a very warn and is they like to be left alone.and

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All entries to be submitted by July 26/98.

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North Shore Gardens Contest '98

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City of North Vancouver North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 1H9
or drop off at your nearest Municipal Hall

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