Once you have decided to build a kitchen garden the next decision is what to put in it. Edible plants would be too obvious an answer I suppose. But what kind of plants are edible Oh, we know, tomatoes, potatoes, fruit, peas, beans etc. That, however, is only the beginning. Have you ever added thyme to a dish Wonder where it comes from Thyme is an edible plant as is oregano, parsley, and coriander. Imagine having an endless supply. You can with your kitchen garden.

Most herbs are perennial plants that need six to eight hours of sunlight and well drained soil. Some are annuals and must be replanted every year. Even some annuals like rosemary and lemon verbena become annual in very cold areas of the country unless brought inside during the coldest part of the winter. One of the nicest things about herbs is that most can grow even in small areas with the help of containers.

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