Rosemary. Parsley. Chives. Thyme. Spring is approaching. And with it, the best time to plant herbs. Anyone who wants to create a herb bed should make some preparations beforehand. And familiarize themselves with the topic. The starting signal for creating an herb garden is in April! So what are you waiting for? Discover your green thumb. Hotel Garmisch will help you with this. This blog post offers a few tips.

Anyone who cooks knows that herbs are often used. We also cook with herbs at Hotel Garmisch. Fresh, local ones. Especially in our BAYURVIDA® dishes. With a herb garden, these are right outside your door. Or in your living room. You'll always have fresh, intense herbs on hand.

Fresh herbs taste significantly more intense than dried or frozen ones. Your advantage: You'll experience a better taste experience and indulge your palate.

Fresh herbs can be used in many dishes, whether a simple Wild garlic butter, Or a Basil pestoYou can also try making an aromatic herbal soup. Choose a light recipe that's perfect for spring. Go to your new herb garden. Harvest the herbs you need. And start cooking.

What's more, the herb garden won't cost you anything after it's been installed. This one-time investment not only inspires you to try new dishes, but also saves you money.

You don't need a garden to grow herbs. Whether it's a balcony, a small bed on the windowsill, a raised bed on the terrace, or a decorative pot in your apartment, you can find a patch of soil for an herb garden anywhere.

Another advantage: herbs are easy to care for. Hardy herbs can survive cold temperatures, for example, parsley, thyme, winter savory, and chives. These are just a few examples.

Those who plant their herb garden in spring can even do something to combat species extinction. How? With bee-friendly and flowering herbs, such as coriander, lavender, oregano, and rosemary.

What should my herb garden look like? This is the first question you should ask yourself. Whether round or square? The choice is yours. There's just one thing you should pay attention to: the size of the bed. If you overestimate your capacity, the herbs won't be processed in time. And they'll be far too precious to end up in the compost heap.

Whether in the form of a herb spiral or a herb wheel, there are many possibilities. Even a raised bed or just a small balcony box can provide you with a beautiful herb harvest.

Which herbs do I want to plant? And what are their needs?

We at the Hotel Garmisch have listed just a few herbs for you here. To get you started, consider rosemary. It prefers warmth. Sage and oregano also need a sunny spot and dry soil. Parsley and chives thrive on plenty of water and a partially shaded spot. Coriander prefers calcareous soil. The compatibility of individual herbs is also important to consider. Not all of them get along well with each other, such as peppermint and chamomile. Dill, tarragon, and thyme also don't like growing next to each other.

First, you need soil. Compost soil is best for most herbs. Or you can buy some herb soil from your trusted gardener. Next, soil preparation is very important. This includes loosening the top layer and choosing the right containers. A tip from the Hotel Garmisch: Avoid waterlogging! The herbs shouldn't be overwatered. And the water should be able to drain away. For this, pots or boxes with drainage holes are necessary. Drainage is also recommended. Simply spread a layer of diatomaceous earth on the bottom of the pot. Or sand. This allows the water to seep into it.

Markers can help distinguish herbs and mark zones. Use wooden sticks or string. Small herb name tags are also helpful for keeping track.

Now, let's get to the herbs. Ready, set, go!
Hotel Garmisch wishes you lots of fun creating your own herb garden and a good harvest.

We hope to welcome you back to the Hotel Garmisch soon.