Home Growing Culinary Herbs

Nothing makes for better seasoning than using freshly home grown culinary herbs.  Fresh home grown culinary herbs have great flavor and delightful fragrances that make any home cooked meal more tasty and palatable.  People who like to cook and spend a lot of time in the kitchen will find that home growing culinary herbs will make the cooking experience and outcome much better and more worthwhile.  Many of the most popular herbs can easily be grown in the home garden and be used as fresh or dried flavorings. 

Types Of Home Grown Culinary Herbs

Parsley is one easily grown culinary herb that will be very useful in the kitchen.  Parsley is easily grown in a pot or in garden in well drained rich soil.  The leaves of the plant are used in many recipes for flavoring and for giving a little color and texture.  A sprig of parsley is also nice as an addition to a plate of food to make it more picturesque.  The sprig can be eaten at the end of the meal to freshen the breath and cleanse the palate.

Basil is another popular home grown culinary herb.  Basil grows best in warm climates and will flourish in a rich soil in full sun.  Basil is best used as a fresh herb since it loses much of its flavor when dried.  It is commonly used in Italian and Oriental dishes but is a great flavor to try in other recipes as well.
 
Rosemary is a beautiful plant to grow in the home and to use for culinary purposes.  The Rosemary plant resembles a small pine bush or tree.  The plant will grow best in an alkaline, well drained soil with full sun.  Rosemary is a great flavor to add to lamb and other rich meats as well as using it in sauces and gravies. 

Oregano is also a beautiful home grown culinary herb with its delicate leaves and dainty white to lavender flowers.  The oregano plant also has a great fragrance that will freshen any room it is placed in.  Oregano is great in all types of Italian dishes and is very popular as a seasoning for Pizza.  Oregano can also be used in grilling and for many Mediterranean type dishes. 

These plants are just a few of the many great home grown culinary herbs that will be a great benefit to any chef.  Growing the many varieties of plants will give the chef the opportunity to make great dishes and to experiment with new combinations of flavors.