Sorry it has been so long - but I was uninspired for awhile. Now, with the sun shining - I have lots to talk about! This summer I decided to finally plant an herb garden because we finally have some space. Not too much space, so I planted it in two containers that fit nicely onto my deck rails. So easy! Maybe this is common sense, but in case it isn't, here's what I did:
Went to the local nursery and bought some starts. These were about $3 each and I made sure to get ones that were fairly big and healthy looking already. I bought the two containers and some potting soil (Miracle Grow Organic Potting Mix) and just put them in!
From left to right: Cilantro, Fennel, Mint, Dill, Sorrel, Sage
From left to right: Italian Parsley, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme (two types)
I may have put too many in the containers, but it is a few months later now and they all seem to be doing fine together. The oregano is a little sad, and the dill and parsley are getting out of control! (In a good way.) This year is sort of an experiment. Basil gets its own pot because I use it the most.
I also bought some lettuce starts to experiment with a salad garden.
Varieties include: Merlot, Mesclun, Butter, Mustard Greens, Renegade Spinach, Salad Bowl
Salad of mixed greens, chopped avocado, tomatoes and cilantro, sprinkled with salt and pepper and drizzled with oil and vinegar.
If you haven't already, it's not too late to get to your local nursery and get something planted!
It is a quick project and you can reap the benefits almost immediately. Go ahead and experiment!
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