Wednesday, June 10, 2026

My Herb Garden

 

It may be hard to see my herbs because there is so much "background" noise.  There are tress in the background, as well as my neighbor's yard.  Add to that, the tarps I purchased six years ago are finally deteriorating to the point where grass is starting to poke through. 

These are my two pots of lavender.  I keep them separate because they don't need as much water as the rest of the herbs.  I have another pot of lavender in my main floor bath, but I think I've killed it already.  Contrary to what I had been told, they do need water every so often.
 
Oregano is in the blue pot and also in the terra cotta pot.  Lemon grass, which cost nearly $15.00 (USD) is in the white pot.
 
Behind them is tarragon which overwintered outdoors.  It seems to be getting little white flowers on it this year.
 
I'll need to get closer to see what is in the black pot.
 
I'm quite confident
 
 
the two white pots contain rosemary.
 
My chives are starting to get bulbs on them.  They are really starting to look like they are going to live after overwintering inside.
 
I believe that is rosemary behind the chives.  The comfry in the large white pot, which overwintered indoors, is looking good.
 
The bee balm, which is also known as bergamot, overwintered outside in this pot that has seen better days.
 
I have two new sage plants and one that overwintered inside.  I'm sure you can tell the new ones (grin).
 
It appears my peppermint didn't make it.
 
The milkweed I planted from seed is doing well.
 
I'm a little over half way through these herbs, so I will save the rest for next time.
 
Thanks for dropping by today.  I am very grateful.  Unfortunately, Bleubeard and Squiggles want no part in gardening.
 
 

13 thoughtful remarks:

Iris Flavia said...

That´s herb-heaven, dear Elizabeth! I just have lemon mint and grow some rucola.
Planted wildflowers for the bees and poppies but it´s still so cold, no idea if that will work...
Love yours!

Tom said...

...some make it and some don't. That's the way life and plants are!

Christine said...

Lovely herb garden.

My name is Erika. said...

Your herbs are looking great. My chives are blooming now. They are planted in the garden and stay out all winter. But your lemon grass looks much better than mine. I brought the pot in over the winter because it doesn't like the cold and I don't think it liked being inside either. And I've never tried milkweed in a pot, but it is growing really well for you. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to the next round. hugs-Erika

CJ Kennedy said...

It must smell heavenly walking by your herb garden

Jeanie said...

Your plants are looking so healthy, I didn't grow any rosemary this year. If it's not too late, I might put some in up at the lake.

da tabbies o trout towne said...

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Jenn Jilks said...

My Cinnamon cat follows me all around the garden. He is moral support.
Your greens look wonderful.

Lowcarb team member said...

Thank you for showing your herb garden, looks good.

All the best Jan

DVArtist said...

I absolutely love seeing your garden. I water my lavender and I have had blooms for several months. Everything looks very healthy. Have a nice day.

Sandra Cox said...

Oh my gosh. A plethora of herbs. Wondrous.

Mae Travels said...

We are starting to use some of the herbs from our herb pots. When we cooked a chicken, I gathered a few leaves from several plants and put them in the cavity. The flavor is subtle,though.
best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

The Happy Whisk said...

I love your garden!!!