They include:
Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Silver Lemon Thyme
Peppermint
Sicilian Oregano
English Spearmint
Dill
Lemon Mint
Italian Parsley
Mother of Thyme
Italian Oregano
Basil
Ginger
All plants except the Ginger were purchased at our wonderful local plant nursery (20 miles away). When you live in a super small country town far from a city of any size, 20 miles away is considered local. We were thrilled to find that the plant nursery had a large selection of beautiful herb plants at very reasonable prices.
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| Dill & Lemon Mint |
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| Italian Parsley |
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| Sicilian Oregano & Italian Oregano |
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| Lemon Mint |
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| Tuscan Blue Rosemary |
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| Silver Lemon Thyme |
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| Mother of Thyme |
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| Ginger |
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| Peppermint |
The ginger was rooted by our son from fresh ginger root. It looks healthy and happy in its new home.
The planter boxes we're using were made by hubby and I several years ago and the tutorial is here:
DIY Wood Planter Boxes
The planters consist of a wood exterior with open, braced bottom on which plastic rectangular planter boxes can be inserted. Each planter holds two of the rectangular plastic containers.
We're hoping for a great supply of herbs and have plans to use them in several ways. Will use the majority of them, picked fresh, in recipes, and the excess will be either frozen or dehydrated for later use.
If we can find Sage and Marjoram plants, I plan to make a dry Italian seasoning mix.
Have you planted herbs to enjoy all summer long?
Your comments are greatly appreciated and I look forward to your
thoughts and ideas!
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I am so sorry I accidentally deleted your comment! I'm so glad you too are trying out herbs and I think you're harvesting them correctly. Isn't it nice to have fresh ones to pick as we need them? I'm really hoping to have enough to dehydrate and freeze. Best of luck with yours!
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for taking the time to stop by and leave such a kind comment!!n One thing I haven't tried yet is herbs...Maybe next year...
Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
Hugs,
Deb
Hi, Debbie! Thanks so much for commenting! I just love your blog - both of them! Have been reading for years but haven't posted much and it's so nice to get back to visiting with everyone who blogs. I spent some time catching up on your posts and really enjoyed your updates to your back patio - where you added the outdoor carpet and the pretty new rugs. Such a cheerful area that I'm sure you are enjoying!
DeleteBeautiful. I’ve done an herb garden this year as well and it is doing well. Watch out for the mint you’ve planted....it will run wild all over the place.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right - the mint is growing twice as quickly as the others! I'll definitely be drying and/or freezing some. It's wonderful though to have it fresh for teas and potpourri. So glad yours is doing well also! Thanks so much for stopping by to comment!
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