Chia Herb Garden
Having Your Own Chia Herb Garden
A chia herb garden is basically an indoor herb garden with one variance that makes this herb garden unique and that is the size of the containers used. Chia herb garden is basically the form of the garden, rather than what many in the United States, and other locations, may incorrectly associate with this form of gardening. Thanks in large part to the ‘Chia Pet,’ made famous starting in the nineteen-eighties, this misconception has caused a measure of confusion.
Now that we’ve set the record straight, that a chia herb garden has to do with the size of the containers first and foremost, they are becoming exceedingly popular in homes and other places where outdoor gardens are not possible and where space is limited. You can place your chia garden anywhere in your home and can even have multiple gardens, each growing their own special herbs and combination of plants.
If your intention is to use your herbs for cooking or for tea or any form of consumption, make sure that the containers you choose are safe for these purposes. Chemicals used in the manufacture of some materials, such as certain plastics or other fibers, can potentially infiltrated through the soil and be encompassed by the herb plant itself. Consuming these chemicals can then be harmful to people. The containers you use should be food safe. Typically if a container is harmful, there will be a label on it. Colorful containers should be avoided as they often contain iron and other substances in the coloring that can be harmful.
If you would prefer that your herb garden containers have some color or décor to them, you could turn this into a fun afternoon or rainy weekend event with you children. You can paint them on the outside, creating wonderful original artwork that will house your wonderful herbs.
There are a couple of different options when starting your own chia herb garden. You begin with seeds, watching and caring for them as they sprout and grow into full herb plants, or you can buy complete herb kits that will have everything you need to quickly be harvesting leaves and other parts for cooking or storage needs. If you choose the latter route, remember that even though they come complete and already growing in their own individual containers, they still need care and attention. Don’t forget to water and add fertilizer as recommended in the instructions.
The wonderful aspect of chia herb gardens is that the plants aren’t the only aspect of the display that is attractive; the container can be just as appealing and delightful. You are limited only by your imagination and desire. You can create a custom theme for each room in your house, and use specific plants that will add color or fragrance to that particular room.
One key point to remember is that your herb garden will need some good quality light, at least from time to time, so even if there are no windows in ideal lighting positions, bring them outside once in a while so they can bask in the warmth of the sun, just as you undoubtedly enjoy every so often.
