Herb Garden 2019

I am so excited to get started planting and the weather is not allowing me to.  So I have picked up a few herbs for this years herb garden.  This will help me with my impatience and I get fresh herbs to cook with...A Win-Win!!!

Grow A Love Garden - From Growers Exchange

Fall Garden Update 2016

Now is the time to start planting your veggies for fall harvests!  Here is a great article explaining what to do and when to do it! 

Fall Garden Vegetables

Here is what I have planted so far in my fall garden:

• broccoli
• carrots
• beets
• turnips
• lettuce
• kale
• arugula
• peas
• bush beans
• cilantro

These are growing alongside the vegetables that are still producing in the garden like cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. 

 

My pumpkins are also coming along strong!

Growing Herbs

Here is a great article that explains how to grow herbs and which ones are the best to grow in your own yard!

Growing Herbs in the Garden

Container Garden Update April 2016

I have gotten most of my containers ready and planted in...just a few more to go!  Here are some shots of what  I have gotten done so far!

Lavender Uses

Lavender is known for its soothing, mood-boosting and anti fungal properties. Discover 10 uses for lavender for a relaxing, clean home. Click on the link for more information about each use from Mother Earth Living.

1. Smooth Skin

2. So Fresh

3. Heaven Scent

4. Counter Intelligence

5. Top Mop

6. A Better Bath

7. Sweet Sleep

8. Stretch It Out

9. Top Drawer

10. Face Time

Lavender Uses

Lavender Update

The lavender made it through the freak snow on Easter!  Still thriving!!!

Culinary and Medicinal Herb Garden Update

Last night I got most of my culinary/kitchen herbs and medicinal herbs planted.  I only need to work on my mint garden this week and start working on the herb wheel area I am planning on adding this year.  

I have these herbs planted now:

1. Thyme (3 varieties)
2. Rosemary (3 varieties)
3. Lemon Balm
4. German Chamomile
5. Chives
6. Dill
7. Oregano (2 varieties)
8. Sage
9. Parsley (2 varieties)
10. Cilantro
11. Basil
12. Lavender (3 varieties)
13. Mint (8 varieties) (I will post when the mint garden is updated this year)

Culinary and Medicinal Herb Garden

Got a few of my herbs planted last week!  Had to bring them in to protect them from the frost this weekend. Planted Lemon Thyme, French Thyme, and Spicy Orange Thyme.  I also planted Spice Island Rosemary and Gorizia Rosemary.  These are on the herb shelves outside the kitchen door.