I thought it was time to update my herb garden. I like to do this at least twice a month.

The rain has finally stopped, so I went outside to assess the damage. Looks like the wind has taken its toll on at least one herb marker.

I planted the new herbs I purchased last week. I get the feeling most of these herbs are for the butterflies, not my culinary pleasure.

Surprisingly, my lavender seems to be doing well, as does my new rosemary I purchased.

I originally purchased these two high end (and high priced) tarps five years ago in an effort to get rid of the bamboo I planted that eventually took over my back yard. I believe the bamboo may be gone, but it appears my late summer sunflowers have encroached and now found a way through this tarp.

My dill seems to be doing well. I start all my dill from seed. The rosemary is from my recent purchase.

In the large pot in the back is my new thyme plant. I've been told it will overwinter outside and return in spring. To the right of my rosemary is my new oregano plant.

I couldn't get a good photo of my comfrey because it was so windy. I think I bought it for the birds and butterflies.

I bought a new bee balm plant this year, not realizing this one overwintered outside and came back to life stronger than ever.

Here's another new rosemary plant. Seems my chives didn't make it, though.

New lavender on the left, milk weed next to it, and marjoram and more dill in the cart.

My Genovese basil is growing by leaps and bounds.

My sweet basil, in the other large white container, isn't doing so well. My peppermint is also thriving after spending the winter inside.

My airplane or spider plant will soon put out new babies.

I love cilantro and have two pots of it. My fennel, on the other hand, seems to have died.

One of the very expensive sage plants I purchased on Herb Day. The other one died.

And finally, another pot of dill.
Thanks for your visit. I am delighted you stopped by.
Lots and lots of delightful herbs (except the cilantro which I loathe). I hope they do really well for you.
ReplyDelete...getting rid of the bamboo is a chore.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly have an extensive crop of herbs. They all looks so green and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat bee balm will get amazing flowers later on in the summer. You could plant it in the ground and it will get ginormous if it's happy. And your plants look great. I have thyme planted a couple of places in my yard and it comes back every year. Right now it's flowering too. I'm sure the plants probably liked some rain...we've had so much rain everything is growing great, even those weeds I'd rather not see growing. :) Glad to hear the bamboo is gone, and I guess there are worse things to break through a tarp than sunflowers. Have a super Friday. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThey all look so healthy! I love that you'll have such a wonderful selection for your kitchen. (You won't need to buy from Spice Merchant for awhile!). The plastic mat is a great idea. I might have to do that next year (too late now!)
ReplyDeleteOur herbs are grown up enough for small harvests now. Basil is usable as a spice, but not yet ready for pesto. We seem to have a lot of dill this year. They all do really add wonderful flavors. I hope you will share the foods that you eat and how you prepare the herbs for the table!
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ReplyDeleteThey are looking good. Fresh is the best! :)
ReplyDeleteEverything looks pretty healthy from all that rain.
ReplyDeleteComing along nicely
ReplyDeleteNice to have!!!
ReplyDeleteSo many herbs! That's awesome. I love that little cart...what a cute addition to the garden.
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