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Herb Garden Themes

When starting off your herb garden whether indoors or out,  themes can be very helpful and beneficial.  It kind of gives you a direction to go with when picking them out. Mediterranean~  Thyme  Rosemary Oregano Sage Marjoram Lavender Italian~ Basil Oregano Parsley Rosemary Thyme French~ Tarrogon Chives Parsley Chervil Meat~ Thyme Rosemary Eggs~ Cilantro Chives Chervil Seafood~ Basil Dill Chives Teas~ Mints (Peppermint, Spearmint, etc) Lavender Lemon balm Chamomile Echinacea 
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Valentine Plants As Gifts

💘 It's time to be all Lovey and Dovey time 💘 Which you are.  Let's face it, that's why you're here.  You're looking for inspirational ideas or what to hope and dream for. Plants are great for this.  Not just the long stem, freshly cut flowers that will die eventually.  I'm talking about the ones that are in cute little pots and super easy to grow and maintain.   Aloe Vera Jade Plant Hyacinth Snake Plant Bamboo Onward to the Next Step! What makes a plant a great gift is how it is decorated.  The container is where the magic happens.  Have an idea of how you want the gift to be perceived.   Bright and Shiny Cute and Adorable  Rustic and Charming Simple and Pleasing  Get creative and have fun with it.  This is something that they will look at everyday and spend time thinking about you...   ...and THAT is what you are going for ultimately in the end!

Containers for Gardens

8 Main Types of Container Pots Depending on what qualities you are looking for will help determine what type would work best for you and your plant(s). 1) Clay or Terracotta  These can look very nice and classy.  They aren't too heavy which makes them moving inside to protect from harsh weather easier.  Because they are porous, they are fragile and acceptable to cracking from extreme weather and unable to take sudden impact.  This type does have the widest range of size starting from 2 inch diameter to however large you can need.  The color range goes from warm reds to browns.  These tend to be an affordable option. 2) Cement or Stone They are treated to look beautiful by glazing and/or hand painted.  These are heavy and not practical to move around.  Works well for outside and able to withstand the weather.  These pots are able to protect the roots from large temperature changes.   3) Ceramic Start off as a light color clay and then they are glaz