Friday, November 4, 2016

My Winter Herb Garden

I love growing plants, any kind of plant...especially if it's something I can eat or cook with.
My outdoor herb garden is finished for the season.
My indoor Basil plant was out of control, so I took an hour or so
to clean things up and start a-new.
Although I had a lot of Basil, I did not have enough to make a batch of pesto.
So I gave the plant a serious haircut and instead, I decided to dry it.


Some of this I will use and some I put in cute little jars and gift at Christmas time.

I'm using this container for my winter indoor herb garden.

I put rocks in the bottoms of the jars...

I purchased my seeds at Longwood Gardens...
I could have purchased them anywhere, but the herbs will feel nice and special
since the seeds came from one of my favorite places.

I used good Miracle Grow Soil and planted my seeds!!

And just because everything needs markers, there are markers!

I refreshed the soil in my "always indoor" basil plant and it is making a nice comeback...

as are my chives, I cut them all the way back and recently used them in an omelet.

The basil is drying out nicely, almost ready to be jared up for future use!

20 comments:

Karen Lakis said...

I love your indoor garden - I need to try that! The basket and jars are perfect!

Anonymous said...

That basil looks great. Whenever I try drying basil, it gets moldy.

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

Living under huge oaks...not a lot of plants survive in our house. I think the pack of dogs has something to do with that too. :)

Conniecrafter said...

I love your little wire basket for your jars, such a pretty way to have them on your counter! I keep saying I am going to do this but haven't yet :(

eileeninmd said...

Hello, your herbs look good. I like basil, not too crazy over the dill. Your indoor garden is a great idea. Happy Friday, enjoy your day & weekend!

21 Wits said...

Debbie you are an amazing woman, and just a perfect idea maker! Beautiful photos.

Adam said...

Does look a lot dryer now

Farm Girl said...

That is my favorite seed company too. I love your herbs. I still really like that wire basket.
Such a great idea Debbie. Have a lovely Friday.

Unknown said...

What a great idea, Debbie, and you know, I did not know that basil would grow well indoors.
I am going to give that a try.
Have a great weekend, my friend!
xo.

TexWisGirl said...

hooray for drying! pick me! pick me! :)

Lowcarb team member said...

Fantastic Debbie.
Indoor herb gardens are just a great idea.

All the best Jan

Latane Barton said...

Oh you busy little bee... harvesting your basil crop.... I am so jealous. My basil is from a sprinkler spice jar and I have probably had it 100 years!!

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

I love the scent of basil! I didn't grow any this year, so I am missing that beautiful scent. Love your pretty indoor herb garden containers! xx Karen

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

A great idea of drying the basil for future use

Linda said...

I need to do an indoor herb garden! I have one outside and it usually survives even the winters here most years! Drying the herbs is a great idea!

Kim said...

Love the containers for your indoor herb garden. It seems you have a green thumb, Debbie. The taste and scent of basil is so aromatic. What a great idea to dry your basil.

LeAnn said...

I love it when you do a tutorial type post like this one. I may even try to grow some herbs myself. Believe it or not I do have a Basil plant that is doing nicely. When my oldest daughter was here we bought one for her since we couldn't find any in the produce department. I think I could actually do this one. I like your little jars for growing your herbs too. I hadn't thought about that I could actually dry them too. Blessings and hugs~

Brian King said...

Nice! Your indoor green thumb is as good as your outdoor!

Jenn Jilks said...

Excellent work! You are an inspiration.

Anonymous said...

Your wire basket and jars make for a pretty little herb garden.