Growing Herbs in water

 Growing herbs at your home is one of the most easy and rewarding part of gardening . Herbs are popular for adding distinct flavor to your food and are also packed with essential nutrients required by our body . Herbs can be grown through seeds and also easily through stem cuttings . Herbs such as Basil, Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, peppermint and many others  stem cuttings can be   grown in water easily. .                                                    

Method of growing herbs in water 

Pluck a stem from herb plant like a basil plant as shown in the below image and immerse the below part of stem in the water 

                                                                             

After a couple of days we can observe the roots growing on the stem and this is the time for planting the stem in the soil mixture.

Meanwhile there is a continuous rain going on as an effect of Cyclone Tauktae in the country which turns out to be  a rejuvenation for garden plants in hot summer days.

                                                      Periwinkle plant drenched in rain 

 And  an Indian Kingfisher spotted 

                                                                 

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Herbs in my Garden

 Growing herbs in Garden can be beneficial in many ways for the amateur Gardener too as Herbs are easy to grow and generally require minimal efforts to grow and can be harvested in  a  short period of time . 

It is a wonderful plant to enjoy gardening with advantage of growing plant that can be used in culinary arts to increase smell , taste and flavor of the cuisine.

                                                          A   vertical Herb Garden 

  It can be started in a small space and  you don't need a green thumb to grow and cultivate harvest of herbs and still enjoy the unique fragrance and flavor of each herb in your garden.

Growing and care

Herbs can be easily grown through their seeds and some of the herbs can be even propagated through stem cuttings

                                                   Spinach grown in Left over old oil can 

They do not require much space or fertilizer for growth and can be grown in shallow pots for that matter in  any left over container.

                                                           Fenugreek growing in a pot

Herbs are best plants to grow for those avid gardeners who don't have patience for plant to grow and bear fruits or flowers .

                                                             Basil grown in a sack 

                                                        

Petunias are coming out nicely after rise in temperatures

                                                        

A flight of pigeons captured

                                                                  

A sunset to remember