Genius Hour rough draft: Herb Garden by Madalyn Webber https://padlet.com/mwebber3462/69azmeqzpfvh ideas, tips, research, etc. en-us 2017-10-13 19:54:19 UTC 2018-07-25 00:49:16 UTC hello@padlet.com sage (Evergreen mwebber3462 https://padlet.com/mwebber3462/69azmeqzpfvh/wish/196964479 -plant 18' to 24' apart
-height: 12'-30'
-soil pH:6.5-7
-prune in early spring yearly to prevent it from getting woody
-flowers within a year or two
-drought tolerant
-avoid mildew by not over watering
-well-drained garden soil
-lots of sunlight
-best harvest in the morning after dew has dried
-slugs and spider mites are the most common pests
   -use organic pesticides like neem oil
   -use beneficial insects
   -remove weeds
-use copper or sulfur sprays to rid of any fungal diseases

]]> 2017-10-13 20:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mwebber3462/69azmeqzpfvh/wish/196964479 helpful links mwebber3462 https://padlet.com/mwebber3462/69azmeqzpfvh/wish/199201616

http://www.urbancultivator.net/prune-herbs-gardening-result/

http://www.homegrown.org/forum/topics/harvesting-herbs-101-basil-chives-cilantro-coriander-mint-parsley

https://www.thespruce.com/compost-black-gold-for-your-garden-soil-1403130

https://www.almanac.com/plant/mint

https://bonnieplants.com/growing/growing-mint/

https://bonnieplants.com/growing/growing-rosemary/

http://www.organicauthority.com/organic-gardening/one-glassy-garden-growing-herbs-in-mason-jars.html

https://flowerdalenursery.com/Herbs.html

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavender/rooting-lavender-cuttings.htm]]> 2017-10-20 19:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mwebber3462/69azmeqzpfvh/wish/199201616 when and how to prune plants mwebber3462 https://padlet.com/mwebber3462/69azmeqzpfvh/wish/199201984 Pruning: to cut off leaves and some parts of their stems to help them grow
Hardening: the preparations of your indoor plants to become outdoor plants
Basic Tools: hands or simple scissors
-Never prune more then 1/3 of the plant
-Avoid ripping at any cost for that could lead to diseases
Herbaceous Herbs:
-they wilt in the winter
-prune the blossoming flowers
Evergreen Herbs:
-prune once a year
-prune in early spring or fall
How To Prune:
-For leafier plants, cut into where the stem meets the leaf
-For woodier plants, keep well trimmed so they don't become too woody, and pinch some of the leaves back. Start to prune in early spring.
-Prune from the top as the bottom leaves are used as a base
-Remove 1-2 in. of the stem so it sprouts into more branches and becomes more filled out]]> 2017-10-20 19:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mwebber3462/69azmeqzpfvh/wish/199201984 Lavender mwebber3462 https://padlet.com/mwebber3462/69azmeqzpfvh/wish/203101574 -plant 12-18 in apart
-well-drained, alkaline soil with a pH of 6.3-7.3
-add builder's sand to soil to increase drainage
-bloom in summer
-clip faded blooms to ensure growth
-sprinkle bone meal or other phosphorus rich fertilizer in the fall
-Allow soil to dry before watering again
-When harvesting Lavender, avoid clipping more than every third stem
-Plant near a stone wall for additional heat and protection against harsh winds
-DONT PRUNE any woodier part of the stems during the first year
   -look where the woodier area turns to a soft green then trim 2-3 in. above that
-During the second year don't prune straight across; instead follow the contour of the plant and prune it in a mound shape
-prune as the flowers start to open
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]]> 2017-11-02 19:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mwebber3462/69azmeqzpfvh/wish/203101574 Compost mwebber3462 https://padlet.com/mwebber3462/69azmeqzpfvh/wish/203104770 -improves soil structure
-attracts beneficial insects i.e. worms
-suppress soil born diseases
-releases nutrients slowly so the plant can have it through it's growing season
Passive Compost:
-pile up organic matter and wait about a year, maybe more
Active Compost:
-being precise on what you're adding to your compost pile and turning it regularly
Compost Materials:
-Green Material: coffee grounds, garden trimmings, grass clippings, hair, rotted manure, tea leaves, kitchen scrapes, seaweed
-Brown Material: cardboard, corn cobs,  leaves newspaper, shredded paper, pine needles, sawdust, straw, wood ash
avoid: bones, meat and fish, and pet feces
-can serve as the plant's soil, add it before planting, or top the soil off with it]]> 2017-11-02 20:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mwebber3462/69azmeqzpfvh/wish/203104770 Mint mwebber3462 https://padlet.com/mwebber3462/69azmeqzpfvh/wish/203465373 -good drainage
-some might require protection from direct sun
-keep about two feet apart
-use a light mulch
       -helps keep soil moist and leaves clean
-common pests/diseases:
     -powdery mildew
     -rust
     -leaf spot
     -Anthracnose
     -Stem Canker
     -mice
-pH 6-7
- small flowers bloom from June-September
    -trim these
-fertilize every few weeks
-replant every 3-4 years
-use at least a 5 in deep pot to contain the mint in for the root system or it'll take over entire garden
-apply mulch to keep from spreading
-height: 12-18in
-width: 18-24in
-start harvesting when there's multiple stems: 6-8in
      -2 months from seed
-partial shade
-seed germinates 10-15 days
-keep soil moist to see germinates

]]> 2017-11-03 20:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mwebber3462/69azmeqzpfvh/wish/203465373 Rosemary mwebber3462 https://padlet.com/mwebber3462/69azmeqzpfvh/wish/208299475 -reach 3-5 feet in height
-plant seeds 2-3 feet apart
-well drained soil
-pH:6-7
-needs 6-8 hours of sunlight each day
-grows best in zones 7-10
-keep soil uniformly moist, let soil dry out in between
-prune the dead wood in the spring
-use a well drained base like sand, vermiculite, or light potting mix
-whiteflies, spider mites, scale and mealybugs are attracted to rosemary
-cut the stems when harvesting
-fertilize in spring with a fish/kelp emulsion
-spray with insecticidal soap if mites appear
-if planting in a pot and your plant outgrows it, instead of transferring to a new pot you can trim the roots down
Flower Color:
-Blue Lady
-Nancy Howard:white flowers
-Pinkie
Grown in Pots:
-Blue Boy
-Golden rain
Cooking:
-Miss Jessup
-Tuscan Blue
-Spice Isalnd]]> 2017-11-17 20:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mwebber3462/69azmeqzpfvh/wish/208299475 time frames mwebber3462 https://padlet.com/mwebber3462/69azmeqzpfvh/wish/212451449   -Warm season (summer - fall) runs from May till October. Plants that are warm season growers should be planted in the spring.

 -Cool season (winter – spring) runs from November until April. Plants that are cool season growers should be planted in the fall.

-herbs are best planted in fall and winter

https://flowerdalenursery.com/Herbs.html
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