Starting a herb garden
Can you recommend suitable herbs for a tropical environment? I am new to gardening but very interested in starting a herb garden and also planting vegetables suitable for a small space.
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I'm thinking all the ones I can't grow and only with difficulty even when brought indoors in winter (and those associated with Indian cuisine): Ginger, Curry Plant, Cassia, definitely Thai basil, Lime, Lemon Grass, Vanilla orchid, Indian Tea, Hibiscus (for flowers), Jasmine (for flowers).... 
Are you thinking spices too? Cumin, Peppercorn?
Are you thinking spices too? Cumin, Peppercorn?
Basil thrives in a tropical environment. We have had success with rosemary, thyme, sage, chives, parsley and occasionally cilantro.
They love a sunny environment.
Still learning about what thrives and the best environment for them down here in the sub-tropics. (am a transplanted midwesterner)
Soon as I do some fan palm trimming and get the ficus under control, which will allow more sun in to the new place, I'll be sharing our successes and failures.
They love a sunny environment.
Still learning about what thrives and the best environment for them down here in the sub-tropics. (am a transplanted midwesterner)
Soon as I do some fan palm trimming and get the ficus under control, which will allow more sun in to the new place, I'll be sharing our successes and failures.