Herb Gardening

There is no greater joy than to be able to utilise the products of your own labour. Growing your own herbs and therefore your own medicine cabinet is easy when you know how. Keep an eye on this section for tips on how to grow a herb garden successfully, even in the harsh Australian climate.

Herbal Garden Sprays

Many of you have been posting about your gardening exploits, so I thought it's time to post some herbal helpers to make your garden a bigger success.

Insect Repelling Plants

Natural pest control can help you maintain a beautiful herb garden. Either companion plant or place these pest repelling plants in places where they will do the most good.

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Plants for a Tropical Herb Garden

Just because you live in the tropics does not mean you can't grow a herb garden successfully.
Check out these suggestions for your tropical herb garden.

Plants for a Damp Herb Garden

Just because it's a bit wet in your neck of the woods does not mean you can't grow a herb
garden successfully. Check out these suggestions for your boggy herb garden.

Plants for a Dry Herb Garden

Just because It hasn't rained in a while in your neck of the woods does not mean you can't
grow a herb garden successfully. Check out these suggestions for a dry herb garden.

Plants for a Shady Herb Garden

Most herbs do like a bit of sun but if your place is in the shade then you can still grow herbs
successfully. Check out these suggestions for a shady herb garden.

Colourful Plants for a Colourful Herb Garden

Many people like to plant their herb garden according to a theme. For some this may be a medicinal garden or a kitchen garden, but what about a theme based purely on colour? Check out these suggestions for some colourful additions to your herb garden.

Growing Herbs in Australia

Growing your own herbs should be a fun and relaxing past time for anyone who has an interest in gardening. Although a lot of the plants are quite forgiving, Australia does have some extreme conditions that warrant extra attention so that you can grow the herbs of your choice successfully. There are certain herbs which can be grown for the simple purpose of providing shade for your other herbs and this can be a great strategy to begin with. If this is your first herb garden, then you will need to do a little planning to make your garden a success.