About six months ago, I started a project with the aim of growing my own kitchen herbs. I started three types of herb from seeds: cilantro, basil and rosemary. After 1 week, I had two herb pots with seedlings and one sad rosemary pot with nothing. Of course, I’m pretty sure that was the last … Continue reading »
Cilantro came to join the party! Seven days after planting, we’ve got a little plant coming up. And check out what basil’s got going on! Today is the day to take the rosemary pot out of the refrigerator. Remember? I moistened the soil and covered the pot in plastic to hold in the moisture. Then, … Continue reading »
I found a good comprehensive guide to growing herbs organically at Planet Natural. Their recommended first step is to find a good location for your herb garden – either outdoors or indoors. I’m going the indoor route. Herbs need at least 6 hours of sunlight a day, and I have the perfect spot in my … Continue reading »
Today, my first order of seeds arrived in the mailbox from Johnny’s Selected Seeds. I wonder if there are a lot of people ordering seeds in August. It’s a bit late in the growing season, no? These seeds are intended to start the first phase of my gardening project – a kitchen herb garden. People … Continue reading »
