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By MAUREEN MESSICK
Rappahannock New* Contributing Writer
For the adventurous gardener, growing any plant from seed can be an exciting nature lesson. Growing herbs from seed is even more rewarding because of the fragrance emitted by even the smallest seedling.
For your adventure into the world of herb seedlings you should give several things careful thought. Do you have the appropriate materials and space for starting seeds indoors? More importantly, if you decide to start your seeds directly in the earth, do you have the discipline that is necessary to keep the seed area moist and weed free until germination occurs?
I recommend starting your seeds in a controlled environment such as a greenhouse or sunny window for several reasons. Doing so allows you to keep a closer eye on the moisture in and temperatures of your starting medium. It also gives you the joy of watching your plant from the day of germination to the height of bloom.
The medium you choose for seeding should be sterile, provide good drainage and have few to no plant nutrients. Fill the container — anything from yogurt to milk cartons to commercially available flats — with starting medium almost to the top of your container. The container you choose MUST have holes in the bottom for drainage and each variety of seed should have its own container
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