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| Kitchen gardens are a very utilitarian type of garden. They have no real place in a yard that is strictly native, however they do provide some very real ecological benefits. By raising your own organic herbs and vegetables you can eliminate purchasing produce that has been grown, using pesticides and herbicides, on a massive corporate farm. In addition, by using compost from your kitchen to amend the soil in your kitchen garden you will begin to create the sustainability circle.
Herbs are plants whose stems, roots, leaves and flowers or fruits (seeds or seed pods) have medicinal, culinary, dye and scent uses. Many of the herbs in the garden are annuals or tender perennials, meaning that each year new plants may need to be planted. The herbs will also be continuously trimmed as you enjoy the benefits of the plants. These circumstances provide a unique opportunity for very formal layouts. Just one walk through an herb garden and you will find the intricate designs and rich aromas within the garden almost overwhelming.
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