Buy started plants at the nursery. Otherwise, sow seeds directly into the ground after the last frost or, to hurry things along, start seeds indoors six weeks before the last expected frost. Keep plants warm and on the dry side. Grow marjoram in containers if you live in a region colder than USDA zone 9. To keep them at bay, plant their archnemesis, coriander, nearby.
Cloches are bell-shaped glass jars designed to keep plants warm when unexpected cold snaps strike.
They've been used for centuries in European gardens. They're usually cost-prohibitive for a large garden, but they add an elegant, and practical, touch to a small one. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .