Dancer in the kitchen
Senior Cook
SizzlininIN said:Last year I put in my first herb garden. The basil plants weren't on the big size so I thought what the heck and bought 4.....big mistake those things became monsters and I ultimately pulled them all up at the beginning of fall. I'm hoping the garden isn't taken over with offspring this year. What I want to do instead is pot one basil plant in a container and that way I can contain it and bring it in in the winter.
My rosemary did beautifully and thats one plant I think would grow into a tree if I let it.
I have to say its so great to be able to walk out your door and snip this and that fresh herb, not to mention how much you save not buying it in the stores.
I do plan to add a few different herbs this year. Last year it was Parsley, Basil, Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano, Marjoram and Dill. Its a wait and see to determine what survived the winter.
Oh yes forgot to mention I had Sage too.
I started my own little windowsill herb garden a few months ago. I'm going at it totally blind. I have no clue what I'm doing. I just planted some seeds in potting soil. The basil & parsley (in the same pot) are doing well. I also planted some thyme which seems to be doing okay & I just put some rosemary seeds on the other side of the thyme pot. How long will it take for all these to mature? Any pointers? Like . . . you're doing it all wrong! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! If I'm on the right road, I'd like to expand my little garden to include other herbs.