Having your own herbs in an Italian herb garden has a lot of things to consider. Italy is commonly known for its famous and tastiest herbs in the world. Some of their famous herbs are used for their best cuisines.
Basil is a well known Italian herb garden herb and useful in many Italian recipes. Basil will not only add flavor to many Italian cuisines, it is useful in the garden to other plants. Planting basil next to your peppers and tomatoes will actually improve their flavor. Plus, basil will also repel flies and mosquitoes.
Also used in an Italian herb garden is Parsley, which is a relatively hard herb plant to grow but it is useful in not only Italian dishes but many other types of cuisines. Many generations ago before, there were also planted breath mints in an Italian herb garden. However, it was found that eating fresh, raw parsley after a meal eradicated the bad breath left over from enjoying a flavorful cuisine. The tradition arose to serve parsley on a small dish after the meal. The tradition lives today by using parsley as a garnish on a variety of meals.
Oregano, another herb, sprouts pretty little purple flowers which is believed to be so flavorful if its flowers appear. It is not only flavorful in taste but also very decorative in Italian herb garden.
Seeds of another famous herb known as fennel makes Italian sausages very exciting to eat because of its additional flavor in it. Fennel is a perennial plant that should be replanted and divided every few years because it looses its flavor as it reaches its maturity.
Rosemary along with basil is also beneficial to the garden. It is an evergreen perennial plant sensitive to frost and helps in the Italian garden by attracting bees. Rosemary grows into a large shrub that sprouts pretty little blue flowers.
The most famous herb plant probably in Italian cuisines is the garlic which really adds flavor in their dishes. Although it is not so attractive in the garden, it can be stored for a long period of time once it is harvested.
Sage is used in a variety of Italian dishes from meats to salads. New shoots of the plant contain the most flavors so it is recommended not to let sage plants to get to woody by keeping them trim. New shoots will be encouraged to grow. Italian herb garden lovers are aware that Sage can be harvested only after it blooms.
Although there are so many more herbs that can be included in an Italian herb garden, you really should consider which herbs you will use. Think about the growing conditions each plant needs and consider whether or not you can provide them. Yes, Italian herbs add flavor to food but they should also be looked at as more then that. An Italian herb garden also makes an amazing addition to landscape designs. The herbs can be displayed for color and their aroma. By planting Italian herbs amongst other plants, you will be graced with the sweet aromas straight from Italy. Having an Italian herb garden will be like taking a stroll on an Italian hill side.
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Jack Grant is a passionate gardener who cultivated his skills in Italy. Make sure you get the latest Italian Herb Garden information and sign up for his Free Herb Garden Secrets Newsletter. You will like it - Click here.
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