Mom has a black thumb… It’s no secret.
When we were in Hawaii, Steve mentioned that it would be nice to grow somethingorother and Michael said, “Well, Mom’s not good at that. You know, growing things.”
I’ll show them.
Today, I planted an herb garden.
Sure (pronounced “shore”) did.
I use a lot of herbs, and I wanted one.
I tried to grow one in December, when Darcie bought me an adorable little windowsill garden, but I killed them.
This time, she told me that maybe I should buy the herbs (as opposed to the seeds) and try to just keep them alive.
Gotcha.
Today, I went with a friend (who has a bright green thumb) to pick out some herbs.
Then, the kids and I (and some helpful neighbors) went to work.
Viola!
We have 2 kinds of basil, cilantro, green onions, tarragon, and a tomato plant for Michael.
Who is joining us for dinner?
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Looks so pretty. I don’t have a green thumb either. Hopefully those critters you have running around in your backyard like any of those herbs.
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sure am glad Fry’s is right around the corner and they still have a produce department. ;-)
I meant to say “I hope the critters DON’T like any of those herbs.” Ooops.
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I love the frame formatting…how did you do that?
That planter is gorgeous! Um, can I ask where you got it from?
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Oh wow, great job. That is seriously one huge planter and it is gorgeous. Grat helpers you have there too!
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that’s nice! finally, you made it! ^__^
i have told myself many times that i would plant something…
like tomatoes, calamansi, etc.
but i haven’t done anything up to now :(
keep it up! \(^^)/
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Good for you. I can not wait to hear about how well Michael’s tomato’s do. You know this is how I feel about it if you had dirt and grass you would be able to grow things but I believe that where you live you only have dust and stones so that is why you do not have a green thumb things just do not do well in that kind of soil or lack there of. So it is absolutely NOT your fault. Let me think about what my excuse is? Okay I use to have wonderful vegetable gardens but the deer and the cows and all the other critters would enjoy it before I got to so I just gave up. Yup. that’s my story and I am sticking to it. Great luck.
Fresh herbs are the best. The garden looks great.
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I’m not passing up that dinner invite; count us in! And, I expect plenty of fresh cilantro sprinkled on Steve’s fajitas this time. ;)
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It is pretty bad when your kids call you out on stuff. I hope you are successful this time. They look beautiful!
Are they dead yet? If it were me, they’d be dead now.
I killed a cactus once. How, you ask? No clue. But I did. Killed it good.
Good luck!
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How fun! I have a black thumb too – I’ve even killed a cactus! Good luck!
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nice! i dont know if i have green or black thumb. the last time i planted a seed was like during primary schooling days.. and I couldnt remember anymore if it ever grew or what. good luck on keeping those alive :)
u may view mine too here
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I’ll be there for dinner, but it will probably take me about four days to drive there. :) Love ya, girl.
Goodluck raising your herbs Becca. Nice photos!
Just Shoot Me a visit when you get a chance. Have a nice weekend ahead.
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I’m with Grandma Teetsie on this one! Love the produce dept. But I’ll join you for dinner! I’ll bring the dessert! :)
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That was SO HILARIOUS when michael said you couldn’t grow anything!! Congrats on your herb garden! I’m super jealous! I’m hoping to have one of my own very soon. Try rosemary, too! It smells soooo good! Tastes yummy too! Love youxoxo
Yum! That looks like a great herb garden! Good luck with it…. we’re starting a garden too! I’ll post pictures as soon as Dad is finished building me the amazing fence and gate! <3
Me, Me!
I’m a sucker for fresh herbs and vegetables!
Looks great!
You are in my blog post today. And it REALLY WAS PEANUT BUTTER !!!!!! Thanks so much for cracking me up as I sat in the med center. The post is called “Adventures in a Med Center” I know, super original. Warning, it’s long, and you just only have a blip of mention but, you are mentioned. Thanks again for making me giggle as I watched crazy people and tried to keep my boys entertained!
Hey, I always have herbs growing when we can have things growing in Chicago…anyway, if the Basil makes it you need to pinch it every once in a while so it gets bushy, and not long and stringy. You will get more that way, and it will grow better. I found a purple basil that is outstanding. If you can’t use it right then and there you can put it in a little baggy for a few days, or turn it upside down and dry it somewhere. I just keep it in a jar, and it is so much better than what you can buy at the store. Just sayin…..love your blog!
Awesome! It sounds like you have all the ingredients for fresh salsa! Yum.
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