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Starting fresh with herbs
that because then you'll use them."
hi selecting which ones you want
to begin your herb garden, you will
have to consider whether you are
interested in annuals or perennials.
Sun exposure is another factor as
most herbs like sun.
Good drainage is also very impor-
tant. "A few herbs are not fussy, but
some will be a problem with no
drainage."
As well, most herbs want a neutral
soil. Hislop said composting or
manure can added once a year, but
generally a herb garden is not "high
maintenance."
"There's the odd one that requires
a little more care, but generally
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By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen editor
The world of herbs is a vast one.
From popular flowering varieties, to
fragrant lavender, to those with
medicinal properties, the list and the
uses are endless. To a novice it can
be a little overwhelming.
Yet, with-the trend today for using-
more natural products in everything
from cooking to health care, more
people are becoming interested in
the mystery of herbs. But where do
you start?
Certified herbalist Nancy Hislop
said that for people wanting to start a
herb garden, the most important
thing is to decide what kind of herbs
you want. "You need to know if
you're looking to use them for teas,
fragrance, for culinary or medicinal
purposes."
Once that decision has been made
Hislop suggests starting with just
three to five herbs. "No more than
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