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Did you know that you can make your very own home spice garden? Imagine how cool it would be to cook something using the sage that you just collected from your garden. Doesn’t matter if you are an expert, beginner, or intermediate at gardening, you can do this! We will help you with all the tools you need to grow your spices in the comfort of your backyard or balcony.

The first thing you will need for your home garden is a garden bed. This is a wooden box that will hold all your plants and soil. There are many types of garden beds that you can choose from, like different wood colors, elevated or not elevated, and different designs. One garden bed that is a great idea and would work for small spaces is the Yaheetech 3 tier garden bed. However, you can also opt for many different sizes, shapes, and colors. You can also decide to plant your seeds in separate containers, like pots. This option is an extremely cute option for an organized spice garden in pots.

Next, you will need labels for your plants. You can go a couple of different ways about this, but if you are looking for an aesthetically pleasing garden, you can opt for cute labels such as these! These are extremely cute and are a great way to decorate your spice garden, while also adding something useful. However, if you are on a budget and need a quick fix, writing the name of the spice on a piece of tape and gluing it onto the recipient is also a smart way to label your spices! Do what works for you.

Now, getting down to the actual planting of your spices is when it gets trickier. Firstly, you need to pick out what type of soil you are going to use for your plants. Picking your soil is extremely important for the outcome of your spices as the soil will be a huge factor in determining whether or you’re your plants grow! One soil that is very well recommended is this Espoma soil, which can be used for indoor and outdoor potting.

If you are a complete beginner and need baby steps to potting plants, you can always opt for a growing kit for step-by-step instructions and all the tools you will need. This growing kit by Planter’s Choice is a complete kit with soil discs, herb grinder, seed packets, pots, plant markers, and a full guide on how to plant. This kit is a fool-proof way of starting your home spice garden!

Another aspect to pay close attention to is the upkeep of your garden. Firstly, it is important to research the needs of your plants based on what herbs you are growing. Every herb and plant has a different need, so it is crucial to know exactly what your garden needs to thrive. Other than that, there are a couple of common factors that most plants and herbs share. One of them is that they should be getting direct sunlight for at least a couple of hours per day. If you can plant your garden outside, or on your balcony, make sure that they are in a position where they will be under direct sunlight for about 6-8 hours per day.

If you are unable to get access to direct sunlight, you will probably be working with an indoor garden. Indoor gardens tend to work a little bit differently but have the same fundamentals. Light, food, water, and vitamins. For more information on proper care for indoor gardening, you can check out this website.

Another factor to pay close attention to is the watering of the plant. Although all plants need water to survive, it’s important to note that not all plants need the same amount of water. Some need more water than others, and this is when your research based on each plant will come in. However, a good rule of thumb to keep in mind is to water your plant when the soil is dry. When watering your plant, make sure that the soil is thoroughly wet. Then, keep checking your soil until it is dry again. Overwatering your plant can cause root rot disease and kill your garden, so be careful and remember to research your herbs!

Now that you have the home garden starter pack guide, you can get your plants growing! Having your very own herb garden is a luxury that most people can afford, but not many people have! Enjoy your garden and happy growing.

Credits: Ian Jones & Wikimedia Commons

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