How to Grow Basilall times. They were eaten, used as medicine. And what is interesting, they have always been credited with some magical properties. Thus, the Egyptians considered dill to be a symbol of sorrow. In ancient Greece, the winners of sports competitions were put on celery wreaths on their heads. And the wine infused on its leaves was drunk by the warriors before the battle - it was believed that it kindles the fervor. The Romans believed that the smell of rosemary relieves bad dreams and preserves youth. In ancient times, dill was used to decorate bouquets of roses - “for aroma”. A love drink was prepared from lemon balm. The sprigs of hyssop soaked in water were used by Jewish priests in ritual cleansing. In the Middle Ages, ladies embroidered sprigs of thyme on the shirts of their knights so that they would remember their beloved. And cumin in old England was the main component of love potions. Many different diseases were treated with a walker in Russia, and those who drank its broth were strictly forbidden to use foul language. Of course, all this is long in the past. But aromatic herbs are still bred today - however, mainly for the sake of taste and aroma. And not only in the garden. It is quite easy to grow greens in a city apartment. But to fill your room with the scent of fresh herbs, it is not enough just to throw the seeds into the ground. These seemingly unpretentious plants also require some attention. For a mini-garden, the kitchen is perfect - there is always humid air. In winter, it is better to break the "beds" on the southern windows, in the summer - on the east and west. You can even widen the window sill if you are especially “herbivorous.” It is easiest to grow dill, cougar, white mustard, walker and leafy ones on the window. And even a beginner can plant watercress. Just do not forget that greenery does not like too moist soil and suffers from a lack of light. 
How to grow dill
