Marjoram: The Herb of Happiness

Article by: Gwen Stewart

Called the "herb of happiness,"Â Origanum majorana, commonly known as sweet marjoram or knotted marjoram, is an herbal symbol of peace and well-being. Marjoram is grown as an annual , Peonies 'Krinkled White' and 'Vivid Rose' in the colder parts of the world but is perennial , Gardening with Garden Decor in warmer regions. To keep it growing , Your Dream Garden as a perennial, , A Teak Table - Accent Your Outdoor Decor With One bring it indoors , Marjoram: The Herb of Happiness for the winter. , Container Gardening Is For Everyone Marjoram may be grown as a houseplant , Start Planning for Your Backyard Water Garden or Pond and as it has a tendency to trail when grown indoors, , Mulch Your Spring Flower Bulbs in the Fall for a Beautiful Spring Display it makes a nice hanging basket. Marjoram has small, grey-green, oval-shaped leaves that are velvety to the touch. Tiny white , Ideas For Your Front Yard Landscaping Project or pink flowers, , Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction To Hydroponics Gardening For Beginners (Part 6) The Autopot reddish stems, and the grey-green colour , The Annual Pond Cleanout of the leaves make marjoram an attractive border plant. , How to Grow Ornamental Grasses

Marjoram grows , Oregano: Joy of the Mountain 10 - 24 inches (25 - 60 cm) tall. Cultivation requirements: does best in full sun , Decorative Outdoor Lighting (will tolerate slight shade); well-drained soil; no fertiliser; water , Mosquitos... Beware! soil sparingly but do not let dry out; pinch back the tips , Ideas For Your Front Yard Landscaping Project or harvest sprigs to use in cooking to keep it bushy and productive.

Marjoram is easily grown from seed , Mulch Your Spring Flower Bulbs in the Fall for a Beautiful Spring Display or cuttings. For spring , The Annual Pond Cleanout planting, start seed , The MorrowPond Garden - Soil Management indoors 6 - 8 weeks before your last frost date. Keep the soil , Landscaping Lessons-Proper Placement Of Trees In Landscape Design moist during germination. After germination, move the seedlings into a sunny position, and transplant into the garden , How to Grow Ornamental Grasses after all danger of frost has passed. If you are bringing marjoram plants , Mosquitos... Beware! in-doors for over-wintering, pot , Patio Design – Expanding Your Home Outdoors up in fresh potting soil. , Flowering Cherries Check for critters and if your plants , Start Planning for Your Backyard Water Garden or Pond are infected, spray with a soap and water , Mosquitos... Beware! spray.

Marjoram requires at least 5 hours of sunlight a day. If you are growing , Gardening - The Mulberry marjoram on a windowsill, turn frequently to ensure all sides receive light. , Your Dream Garden Marjoram can be grown under fluorescent lights. , Planting a Garden Pond Hang the lights , 7 Timeless Garden Decor Practices 6 inches (15 cm) from the plants , 7 Timeless Garden Decor Practices and leave on for 14 hours a day.

In the garden, , How To Choose a Landscape Contractor marjoram entices bees and butterflies for maximum nectar production and pollination. It is a good companion plant , How to Choose the Best Lighting for Your Greenhouse for all vegetables , Add Color and Fragrance to Your Garden with the Korean Spice Viburnum especially beets, eggplant, pumpkin, onions, and zucchini as it aids in their growth and fights off insects. Grow , Decorative Stone Uses For Landscaping marjoram in pots , Peonies 'Krinkled White' and 'Vivid Rose' in the garden , Multi Purpose Tree – Sugar Palm as well as in the soil. , Choosing the Right Mower In the kitchen, , Gardening - The Mulberry use in tomato , Japanese Garden Lights Bring Tranquillity to your Garden and Peace to your Body and Mind dishes, onions, dairy, eggs, potato salad, , How to Grow Ornamental Grasses soups, mushrooms, brussel sprouts, oil dressings for salads, , 7 Timeless Garden Decor Practices carrots, and cauliflower. Fresh leaves and young shoots can be added to salads. , Gardening with Garden Decor It is a major ingredient, usually dried, in sausages, poultry seasonings, Italian recipes, or stuffings. Sprinkle fresh or dried marjoram on pizza. Sprinkle finely chopped fresh leaves on meat or fish , Painted Adirondack Chairs-The Perfect Addition to Any Home or Garden before roasting, grilling, or baking. A tea can be made with marjoram to treat colds, , Growing Great Asparagus headaches, and stomach upsets. Add 3 teaspoons (15 mL) fresh marjoram to 1 cup (250 mL) boiling water. , A Teak Table - Accent Your Outdoor Decor With One Let steep, then drink slowly. Use marjoram sparingly as it is deceptively potent. Add during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Marjoram will keep several days in the refrigerator. The leaves can be harvested as soon as the plant , Decorative Outdoor Lighting starts blooming. The leaves dry easily and can also be frozen. Many cooks prefer marjoram rather than oregano (closely related), as marjoram is much less pungent. To make potpourri, dry leaves whole and then crush to release the scent.

Gwen Nyhus Stewart, B.S.W., M.G., H.T., is an educator, freelance writer, garden , The MorrowPond - Soil Management consultant, and author of the book The Healing Garden: A Place , Mosquitos... Beware! Of Peace - Gardening , Multi Purpose Tree – Sugar Palm For The Soil, , How to Rid that Lawn of Thatch! Gardening , Blower Fans For The Soul and the booklet Non-toxic Alternatives For Everyday Cleaning And Gardening , How to Grow Ornamental Grasses Products. She owns the website Gwen's Healing Garden , Using Decor For a Complete Garden where you will find lots of free information , Mulch Your Spring Flower Bulbs in the Fall for a Beautiful Spring Display about gardening , Planting a Garden Pond for the soil , Marjoram: The Herb of Happiness and gardening , Start Planning for Your Backyard Water Garden or Pond for the soul. To find out more about the books and subscribe to her free Newsletter visit http://www.gwenshealinggarden.ca

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