Herb Garden

   
      I started off with an easy planting job. I've been wanting to plant herbs for a while. Since our last place. I hadn't had a chance and then we moved. So I was looking at the big back patio and found a nice place for the herbs. I had to get all the herbs since all died previously. It was probably a good thing since it made the moving of all those pots so easy. The universe knew.
     So I went to the local nursery and picked up herbs and organic soil and got to work. This was easy since some of the pots still had a little bit of soil in them. And since there wasn't any major digging involved, it only took about an hour. From putting them in pots to arranging them where I wanted them. I found a great spot between sliding glass doors. Our place has one from the kitchen and another in my roommates room which is only about 8-10 feet from the other. It's the perfect spot with enough sun and right outside the kitchen when I need them.
     Every time I go outside they are right there. They seem to have taken well to the pots and are happy. If you don't want to do anything big, this is the perfect start. Not only will you be gardening but you will immediately be able to enjoy the fresh herbs. If you enjoy cooking like I do, but don't want to maintain a whole garden, then an herb garden is for you.
     A few things to remember is to make sure your pots are big enough so your herbs have room to grow. They don't have to be giant but a bit bigger than the plant itself. Enough for the roots to have room to spread. Then make sure that the pots have a hole at the bottom or some type of drainage. I like to buy a small bag of small rocks or pebbles and I put some inside the bottom of the pot before filling with soil. This helps the water to drain and it doesn't end up at the bottom and rot the roots. You can also use shards from a broken terracotta pot. Add your potting soil to about 1"-2" from rim, dig a hole big enough to fit herb from nursery plastic holder and put in hole and cover with soil. Pat down firmly and then water. If you are doing several herb pots, water all at once when you are finished potting them all. And there you have it, an herb garden! So if your not really a gardener this is the perfect jumping off point. Go on, be a Domestic-Genius... start your own herb garden...you can do it.

Dill

Oregano

Basil

Thyme

Parsley

Cilantro

Tarragon

Mint

Rosemary

Chives

Sage