mooseyforyebs

This summer, I plan on planting some various vegetable plants in my backyard. I will probably do tomatoes, peppers, onions, etc. I'm wondering, what time of year is it appropriate to plant these? Also any sustainable treatment methods would be helpful. In addition to growing these veggies outside, I will be doing smaller, potted plants, such as silantro and parsely, inside the house, and will need any tips you can give me on that also.

Jason

I would do it after the threat of frost is gone. Depending on where you live will depend on when that will be. I planted my garden about the middle of last month. But here in Florida, frost this time of year isn't much of a threat.

This year I have decided to put all the plants into pots, to try and help with bugs. I use the tray containers for the herbs. I can usually get 3-4 in a tray. For your potting plants use potting soil, not garden soil.

You may wish to till in some garden soil into the ground, depending on how your soil is.

StraitSynthetic

Depending where your location is will determine when you should plant your garden. Make sure that you till the ground to break up the soil and oxygenate the soil. Depending on what type of soil you have, you might want to add some topsoil.
I also use Peat Moss in my garden here in Colorado to assist with water retention. I also use AgGrand Natural Organic Fertilizer, Natural Organic Liquid Bonemeal, Natural Kelp & Sulfate of Potash, and Natural Liquid Lime. Each of these product have a different use, and will assist your plant in growing more hartily.
I have included a link for you AgGrand so you can check each of these out for yourself. AgGrand also provides many useful tips in their articles that may be of use.
Hope this helps.

mooseyforyebs

as far as growing the herbs goes, how many seeds from a packet should go into one pot?

StraitSynthetic

This should be determined by the size of the pot you choose, but if you plant too thickly, you can always thin your herbs out after they begin to sprout.

Also, keep in mind, herbs do best at temperatures between 65 and 70 degrees F, but are adaptable to the somewhat lower temps at night. Protect them from drafts but give them good air circulation by allowing some space between plants.
Overwatering ruins a potted herb, so let the soil surface dry out before each thorough watering (until water exits the bottom of the pot).
If you see the beginnings of an insect infestation, a good shower in the sink or tub and a foliar spray, I like to use 1⁄2 ounce AGGRAND 0-0-8 Kelp and Sulfate of Potash and 1 ounce of AGGRAND 4-3-3 Fertilizer mixed together in a gallon of water to give plants a boost. This also works well as a monthly soil treatment.

Here is a list of common herbs and the type of conditions they prefer.

Basil: Regularly snip sprigs to keep from flowering. Will produce until it becomes woody. Use clippings to root new plants.

Chives: Cut foliage as needed. Fertilize after
completely cut.

Mint: Likes cool humidity. Does well in a wide, shallow pot.

Oregano: Likes it dry and well drained. Keep it trimmed regularly.

Rosemary: Likes humidity and well-drained soil. Don’t let it get too dry

Sage: Can be allowed to dry out. Clip regularly.

Thyme: Doesn’t need as much sun. Trim regularly.

Good luck.

Pauldo

For your outside garden, look into compost. Working that into the ground does wonders. If you do enough the need for fertilizer goes way down, depending on what you are growing, of course. It's 'green' and it can really cut down on your water, as well.

Good luck

Pauldo