You can open up some wonderful opportunities by growing herbs in an Italian herb garden. Italy has some of the best and most well known herbs in the world. Some of the best cuisines come from Italy and are famous in part for their herbs.
One well known Italian herb is Basil and it is useful in many recipes. Not only will it add flavor to many menus it is also very useful to other plants in your garden. Planting Basil next to your peppers and tomatoes will actually improve their flavor. In addition it will also help to keep away annoying flies and mossies. Click here for more: herbs in italian
Parsley, while slightly harder to grow will find it’s way into many Italian recipes as well as other types of cuisine. Many generations ago before their were breath mints 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. That is why today many of us use parsley as a garnish to our food.
Oregano is as decorative as it is flavorful. When it is fully mature it will sprout pretty little purple flowers. Remember that Oregano should not be freshly used until it has fully blossomed because this is when it is at it’s flavorsome best.
Fennel is famous for its seeds that grace and enhance the flavors of Italian sausage. Fennel, unlike Oregano, looses its essence with age. To get the best out of this perennial, every few years it should be divided and replanted to enhance the taste. For more visit our blog: Herb Gardens Blog
Like basil, rosemary is an Italian herb that is beneficial to the garden. IT sprouts little blue flowers and grows into a large shrub. It also finds usefulness in attracting pollinating insects like bees. Although it is a tough evergreen perennial, it is sensitive to frost.
Probably the most used herb in Italian cuisines is garlic. And no Italian herb garden would be complete without garlic. They need little attention once planted and will thrive in most gardens. They can be easily stored in the freezer or refrigerator once harvested and used at will.
Another herb used in Italian dishes from salads and meats is Sage. With Sage, it is the new shoots that are the most tasty so it is recommended to trim the plant regularily. This will encourage new growth. Harvest Sage after it has bloomed.
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. They also make amazing additions to landscape designs. They can be particularly useful for their smell and color.
By planting Italian herbs amongst other plants, you will be graced with the sweet aromas straight from Italy. It will be like taking a stroll on a Italian hill side. Click here for more: Herb Gardening
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