The weather has been so warm, I decided to get a head start on my herb garden. The mint I planted last year in a planter is growing beautifully. The others I purchased at different stores in my area. I am waiting til mid-April, even May to put them in the garden. I am afraid Mother Nature will decide a huge frost in in order before then. I usually keep several containers on my porch as well. I love sitting on my back porch getting the wonderful aromas of the herbs. Mint and Basil are my favorites!
I have never grown boxwood basil before. However, once I saw these cute plants I had to buy a couple. They are a beautiful herb!
Basil, lot and lots of Basil! My small garden was so full of basil last year I could have marketed it! Hey there's a thought.. Unfortunately, I don't know of many people in my area that cook with fresh herbs! Such a sad concept, they are missing out! I am a believer that fresh herbs help your immune system stay healthy!
This is my first year for orange mint! It smells captivating! I can't wait to use it in some freshly brewed tea! I use the mint to make a raspberry mint tea! It is delish! I will have to use some orange zest and make a simple syrup to go in the tea!
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| I love Mexican dishes, so cilantro is a must! |
This will also be the first time I have a porch tomato plant! I love any dish with tomatoes in it. Funny thing, I don't like eating just a simple tomato! I know, makes absolutely no sense at all. I am planning on canning tomatoes this year. I am going to plant probably around 10 plants.. That should be plenty for just the three of us! I will keep posting updates on my little garden as the season rolls on!
As an added note.. The Kentucky Wildcats play the Louisville Cards tonight... So GO BIG BLUE!
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