Thursday, July 9, 2026

Early July herb garden update

 

 It's been awhile since I updated my herbs.  Some have grown by leaps and bounds.

First up is my lavender.  One is blooming, one is not.  In the background to the left you can see the leaves of my sunflowers that bloom in early September.
 
My oregano is growing like a weed.  At least the one on the left is. The one in the clay pot is much smaller.
 
Thankfully, I haven't killed my very expensive lemon grass.
 
Thyme, which is in the large pot in the back, overwintered outside, thanks to Erika, who doesn't bring hers inside over the winter.  It came back strong this spring.
 
In front of the large pot of thyme is lemon thyme, new this year.
 
Tarragon is in both black pots, and are also new this year.
 
The two white pots contain rosemary.
 
There is more rosemary behind the chives.  Sadly, the chives have lost their bulbs.  The comfry in the large white pot in the left, which overwintered indoors, is looking good.  The bergamot, aka bee balm, overwintered outside in this pot that has seen better days.  The flowers definitely need to be deadheaded.   
 
Both of my new sage plants have doubled in size.  The one on the right that overwintered inside has much smaller leaves, but at least I didn't kill it.
 
Milkweed, which I planted from seed is in both white pots.  I hope they flower one of these years.
 
The roll around cart holds dill and spearmint.
  
The spider/airplane plant has recovered, but there are no new babies this year.
 
The white pot contains peppermint.  
 
I think I made a mistake by planting two of the four bell pepper plants in pots.  Lesson learned.
 
The three large pots contain basil.  
 
The basil in the back right is Thai basil.  The white pot in back contained marjoram, but it died soon after I brought it outside this spring.
 
That's it, except for the dill that sits on my patio table which I forgot until I was unloading these.  I hope I didn't bore you.  Thanks for visiting.  Your visit makes my day.


10 thoughtful remarks:

Iris Flavia said...

So far no luck at all here. Nothing blooming - it´s too cold. Next year: Nursery flowers! Happy for you, though :-)

Tom said...

...you have plenty to keep yourself busy!

Christine said...

Love your herb garden!

Jeanie said...

Wow -- everything is so lovely and so lush. You are definitely doing something right here -- it's fantastic!

DVArtist said...

OMGosh your herbs have really taken off since the last photos you share. They are all beautiful.

Sandra said...

Your herb garden is going great guns. Everything looks beautiful and healthy. I bet that area smells wondrous. The only herb I've got currently is my rosemary bush and it's taking over everything in its vicinity. Hope you are well, dear Elizabeth.

CJ Kennedy said...

Your herb garden must smell heavenly

My name is Erika. said...

Your herbs are looking great. And your basil is huge. I started new seeds this spring and they are just starting to get any height. And your sage looks great too. I never have had any luck with sage. Your garden looks super Elizabeth. I don't find this post boring at all!! hugs-Erika

Debra said...

This was wonderful and not boring at all! Your plants look so healthy. I haven't tried lemon grass, but made the mistake of planting lemon balm. Oh dear-it's everywhere now and will take over if I don't yank it out. I love the wagon-so cute!

Lowcarb team member said...

I do like your collection of herbs.

All the best Jan