Over the weekend we dug up most of our garden. Everything in it was planted before we moved in. I really had no desire to take on another project, but there were two huge bushes taking over our entire patio area and making Jake’s allergies go crazy; so they had to go. It already looks so much better back there but now …
Believe it or not the basil plant that I bought a while back is still growing strong! I’m pretty proud of myself. I’ve even put it to good use in recipes. Having fresh herbs are definitely a treat. Heather Diane illustrated a lovely guide to herbs and even suggests uses for each.
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It seems lately that a lot of the recipes I’ve been making calls for fresh basil. Usually I just substitute it for dried basil; mainly because I can’t justify buying a whole container of fresh basil and then only using a leaf or two while all of the rest just wilts away. Last night we went grocery shopping and I discovered that …
As much as I hate to admit this, I believe my little herb garden is officially dead. I tried my best and I thought I was doing really well, but I lost the poor things. I’m really disappointed. I really like have plants around the apartment. It adds a nice lively touch. I think I’m going to replace the herbs …
I finally decided to take the plunge and try growing my own herb garden. So over the weekend Jake and I picked out some herbs and planted them in a pot. I really wanted rosemary and basil, but the lady in the garden area told me I couldn’t grow those together. For now I just have chives and oregano. We set them on the ledge …
Both our parents have gardens. In the following months they will be able to enjoy all kinds of fresh produce. And the worst part is that Jake and I don’t even live near by to help take all the extras off their hands. All this to say that, I wish I had a garden. I would even settle for an herb garden. …
