Growing Herbs in Containers Book

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If you are thinking of growing any type of potted plants due to limitations of space in an apartment or condominium or if you want to enjoy the convenience and accessibility of gardening in containers, this booklet is for you!

Quickly learn how to prepare your soil mix, fertilizers and pH and the advantages of different types of containers such as terra-cotta and wood and window boxes.

This booklet will also guide you through the entire potted process including:

Acquiring plants

Potting your herbs

Plant maintenance (how to deal with pests and disease, maintaining tall herbs and root-pruning

Overwintering

How to preserve your herbs

If you are wanting to grow herbs (the legal kind!), but don't know which ones you want to try growing, this book has a guide (with pictures, which we all love) of several different types of herbs and their best growth conditions.

Learn to work with nearly 50 types of herbs including:

Anise

Anise Hyssop, Mexican Hyssop

Arugula, Regula, Roquette, Rucola

Basil

Bay

Bee Balm, Bergamot, Oswego Tea

Borage

Sage

Oregano

Parsley

Rosemary

Tarragon

Violet

Dill

And more!