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| − | [[Jacob Springs Farm]] takes a permaculture approach to growing herbs. Herbs are planted on edges all around the farm especially on | + | [[Jacob Springs Farm]] takes a permaculture approach to growing herbs. Herbs are planted on edges all around the farm especially on the outside of fenced pastures and in between fruit trees. |
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| + | The herbs are occasionally harvested and sold fresh to restaurants or used in cooking. Herbs are also harvested and [[drying herbs | dried]] for future use. | ||
==Currently these types of plantings include== | ==Currently these types of plantings include== | ||
| − | Oregano | + | *Oregano |
| − | Marjoram | + | *Marjoram |
| − | Chives | + | *Chives |
| − | Anise hyssop | + | *Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum; Zones 4-10) [http://www.motherearthliving.com/gardening/7-herbs-that-grow-in-shade.aspx] |
| − | Sage ('extracta') | + | *Sage ('extracta') |
| − | Fennel (perennial) | + | *Fennel (perennial) |
| − | Horseradish | + | *Horseradish |
| − | Lemonbalm | + | *Lemonbalm |
| − | Thyme | + | *Thyme |
| − | Tarragon | + | *Tarragon |
| − | Echinacea | + | *Echinacea |
| − | Yarrow | + | *Yarrow |
| − | Chinese chives | + | *Chinese chives |
| − | Sunset hyssop | + | *Sunset hyssop |
| + | *Lovage | ||
| + | *Comfrey | ||
| − | Lavender (failed?) | + | *Lavender (failed?) |
==Planned== | ==Planned== | ||
| − | Spicebush | + | |
| + | ===shade tolerant === | ||
| + | *Spicebush (decorative) [http://www.motherearthliving.com/gardening/7-herbs-that-grow-in-shade-spicebush.aspx] | ||
| + | *Shiso (Perilla frutescens; annual) [http://www.motherearthliving.com/gardening/7-herbs-that-grow-in-shade-shiso.aspx] | ||
| + | *Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum; perennial Zones 5-8) [http://www.motherearthliving.com/gardening/7-herbs-that-grow-in-shade-sweet-woodruff.aspx Mother Earth article] | ||
| + | *Wild ginger (Asarum canadense; Zones 2-8) potentially toxic? | ||
| + | *parsley | ||
Latest revision as of 11:00, 17 September 2015
Jacob Springs Farm takes a permaculture approach to growing herbs. Herbs are planted on edges all around the farm especially on the outside of fenced pastures and in between fruit trees.
The herbs are occasionally harvested and sold fresh to restaurants or used in cooking. Herbs are also harvested and dried for future use.
Currently these types of plantings include
- Oregano
- Marjoram
- Chives
- Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum; Zones 4-10) [1]
- Sage ('extracta')
- Fennel (perennial)
- Horseradish
- Lemonbalm
- Thyme
- Tarragon
- Echinacea
- Yarrow
- Chinese chives
- Sunset hyssop
- Lovage
- Comfrey
- Lavender (failed?)
Planned
shade tolerant
- Spicebush (decorative) [2]
- Shiso (Perilla frutescens; annual) [3]
- Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum; perennial Zones 5-8) Mother Earth article
- Wild ginger (Asarum canadense; Zones 2-8) potentially toxic?
- parsley
