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Herbal Plant -- The Herbs Gardengrowing your own herbal plant 
Having your own herbs garden is the best way to get fresh and tasty herbs. Of course, when we talk about garden, it does not mean that you cannot plant the Herbal Plant in a pot or container. You can, they are not fussy plants and most of them are easy to grow. They are normally nurtured by nature without much care and attention.
By growing your own herbal plant, you also make sure that they are free from pesticides and other form of harmful sprays. So, get your seeds today and start planting. These are simple guides for you to get started.
Planting the Herbal Plant
You do not need a garden. A small collection of unused containers will do. You can use old jars, watering cans or hanging baskets.
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As long as you can make sure these herbs receive sufficient water and there are drainage holes at the bottom of the pot, it should be okay. Just make sure you keep in mind the fact that the container must be able to hold the plant when it grows. Some plants may grow taller than others, so find a taller container for these kind of plants so that when it grows, it would not fall over.
Containers should be raised. Use stones pieces of clay or pots. Raising the pots will allow good drainage and prevents waterlogging.
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Soil for the Herbal Plant
Because they are basically wild plants, most herbs are easy to grow and will not demand too much from the soil. However, if you are thinking of putting them in pots and would like to find ready made containers, you can find potting soil at Amazon.
To Care for the Herbal Plant
Allow sunny but sheltered place to protect it from direct strong winds. Most herbs love plenty of sun (except horseradish) and will thrive on well-drained soil. To make life simple, plant these herbs where you can pick them easily, like near the kitchen door or window.
Gathering the Herbal Plant
The best time to gather these herbs is just before flowering. This is the time when it has the strongest aroma and flavor. At the same time, the aerial part of the herbs (flower, stems and leaves) should be gathered when the plants are in bud and totally dry. This means picking them on a sunny morning.
By the way, for those of you who like to just get your herbs from the wild, make sure you have identified the right herbs (find best selling wild flower books at Amazon). Do not gather the one that is growing by the roadside, it most probably has been polluted by car exhaust. Also make sure the place is not polluted by pesticides or other type of chemical sprays.
Drying the Herbal Plant
To store these herbs, you need to let them dry. You can do this by spreading the gathered herbs on a rack to let them dry in airy place. Just make sure there’s no direct sunlight. Or maybe tie them in loose bundles and hang them from a beam. Others just prefer to use an oven at a very low heat to dry their herbs. It's up to you to choose.
Storing the Herbal Plant
Store them in airtight containers, preferably in glass jars and away from direct light. Don’t forget to label the jar and put the date. It will normally lasts for 6 months. Do not expose to moisture and direct sunlight or they’ll lose their quality.
Buying
Growing one yourself is the best way to enjoy herbs. However, you may also find shops that sell dried herbs that you don’t have on your backyard. Pick the one that is bright in color and aromatic. At the same time, herbs have also been manufactured in the form of capsules, tablets or tinctures. These are usually of good quality. If you are thinking about buying these herbs, our guide on buying manufactured herbs may help.
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