Oregano: Joy of the Mountain

Article by: Gwen Stewart

Known as "joy of the mountain,"Â Origanum vulgare is commonly called culinary oregano or Turkish oregano. Oregano is a close relative of marjoram and is also known as pot , Garden Makeover On A Budget marjoram. Similar in taste to marjoram, oregano's taste is more pungent and has overtones of mint. Greek oregano, subspecies hirtum of O. vulgare, is recommended as the best type of oregano for cooking. Oregano is a half-hardy perennial , A Garden Pond in Your Landscape - Want Water in Your Yard? that can be grown outdoors , Garden Makeover On A Budget as an annual , Gardening with Bamboo or indoors , Garden Pond Liners as a perennial. , Planting Tomatoes in Your Garden Blooming in early summer, , Gardening: Plants and Gardens Greek oregano has pink, , Summer Gardening is All Weeding and Watering! white, , Cordless Blowers or purple flowers, , Gardening - Plumeria Plant Care dark green , Dog Damage to Lawns opposite leaves that are highly aromatic, and slim, squarish, woody, branched stems. Greek oregano has a branching taproot and grows , Garden Pond Liners in a clump. Used the world over in Italian, Mexican, and Spanish dishes, Greek oregano is one of the three essential ingredients in Italian cooking along with basil and marjoram.

Greek oregano grows , Tidy Your Garden Up Cheaply 24 inches (60 centimetres) tall. Cultivation requirements: does best in light, , How to Read a Seed Catalog rich, well-drained soil; requires full sun , Garden Pond Liners and a sheltered location; do not overwater and allow the top 1 inch (2.5 centimetres) of soil , Introduction to Botany to dry-out between waterings; pinch off flowers , Tidy Your Garden Up Cheaply to keep the plant , Dog Damage to Lawns bushy; do not over fertilise. Buy young plants , Sculpture Can Bring Life to Your Garden or take cuttings to propagate, as the flavour and aroma of oregano started from seed , How To Bring An Old Lawn Back to Life may be disappointing. Start new oregano plants , Blower Fans by layering stems from existing plants. , Invisible Fences Pin down the stem, cover with soil, , The Protea Family (Proteaceae) and keep moist until you see new growth. Transplant new plants , Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction to Hydroponics Gardening for Beginners (part 19) Soil Based to pots , Spurce Up Your Garden With Decorative Birdhouses or their new location. , Pink Hibiscus

Greek oregano requires at least 5 hours of sunlight a day. If you are growing , Controlling Aphids oregano on a windowsill, turn frequently to ensure that all sides receive equal amounts of light. , The Protea Family (Proteaceae) Oregano can also be grown under fluorescent lights. , Planting Summer Flower Bulbs Hang lights , Harvesting Herbs 6 inches (15 centimetres) above the plants , A Garden Pond in Your Landscape - Want Water in Your Yard? and leave on for 14 hours a day.

In the garden, , Hydroponics ing - An Introduction to Hydroponics Gardening for Beginners (part 19) Soil Based plant , The Protea Family (Proteaceae) oregano with broccoli to deter the cabbage butterfly. It is a beneficial companion to all plants, , Pink Hibiscus improving both flavour and growth. Oregano can be grown in pots , Riding Lawn Mowers in the garden , Summer ing is All Weeding and Watering! as well as in the soil. , Summer Gardening is All Weeding and Watering! In the kitchen, , Garden Makeover On A Budget use in pizza, tomato , Wild Flower Garden - Make Amends...Your Plants Will Love It sauces, pasta, hearty soups, omelettes, cold , Planning Permission Tips UK - Landscaping Schemes - Do They Add Value-Is It The Chicken Or The Egg? bean salads, , Concrete Curb Landscaping marinades for meats of all kinds, cheese and egg dishes, and bland vegetables , How to Rid that Lawn of Thatch! such as zucchini, green , Wild Flower Garden - Make Amends...Your Plants Will Love It beans, eggplant, potatoes, and mushroom dishes. Oregano blends well with garlic, thyme, and basil. Oregano butter can be poured over fish , Ceiling Patio Heaters and shellfish just before serving or baking. Oregano has a strong flavour so use sparingly and add during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

To harvest, pick small sprigs as needed. Oregano can be stored by drying. To dry, cup off plants , Ceiling Patio Heaters 1 inch (2.5 centimetres) from the ground, tie plants , Cordless Blowers into bunches, and hang in a warm, dry, shady location. , Gardening with Bamboo After leaves are dry, strip off and store in an airtight container.

Gwen Nyhus Stewart, B.S.W., M.G., H.T., is an educator, freelance writer, garden , Know Your Bird Feeders; Part 2 consultant, and author of the book The Healing Garden: A Place , Garden Makeover On A Budget Of Peace - Gardening , A Garden Pond in Your Landscape - Want Water in Your Yard? For The Soil, , Gardening: Plants and Gardens Gardening , Floral Arrangements For The Soul and the booklet Non-toxic Alternatives For Everyday Cleaning And Gardening , Concrete Curb Landscaping Products. She owns the website Gwen's Healing Garden , ing - Plumeria Plant Care where you will find lots of free information , Introduction to Botany about gardening , Landscaping, An American Pass Time for the soil , Gardening - Plumeria Plant Care and gardening , Spurce Up Your Garden With Decorative Birdhouses 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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