What is paradise, but, a garden, an orchard of trees and herbs, full of pleasure and nothing there but delights. William Lawson
Welcome to the Blog today, Friends. I’m so happy you’re here to share in a little container garden revival. I’ve been revisiting herbs from last year that have begun to grow again in their pots. It’s so exciting when they begin to come back after their Winter’s hibernation. Parsley and chives die back every year and when they sprout again you know that Spring is almost here. Today it’s almost 70 degrees outside and the sun is shining so it has been really nice to be outdoors with some herbs.
My back porch is off the Morning Room and that is off the kitchen. Last year I planted herbs in a variety of large pots and set them right near the door to the deck. It seemed like the ideal location for herbs that require partial sun and shade. the parsley, chives and basil flourished.
I just transplanted the sage plant that I had growing inside this winter. I will be bringing it indoors at night for a few more weeks and then setting it outside with the rest of the pots. I also have large pots of basil growing indoors that I use for Italian dishes. Basil likes a bit warmer weather so I’ll be keeping it indoors unless the temperature is above 70 degrees.
This is the indoor basil plant. I keep it under grow lamps and it is doing great. Basil has to be harvested on a regular basis and grows better when you clip it. Clipping the top bunches of leaves promotes new growth and keeps the plant nice and bushy.
You can see how nice and green the chives have grown. You can harvest chives by cutting individual stems to about 1/3 of the length of the total stem. They have a chance to grow back then. I had chives from this plant all last spring and summer. Chives reseed themselves so I’m hoping for a nice steady supply this year as well.
It’s fun to create little vignettes using the potted herbs especially as the rest of the garden turns green. It’s a little early for that yet but I am relishing these warmer days.
The other part of the equation for healthy plants is water. This past month we have had a lot of rain. I can’t really work in other parts of the garden yet because the soil is still water-logged. Rain is expected this next week as well so it will be awhile before I can be out in the main garden. Until then I will still be able to enjoy some container gardening and the return of some of my herbs.
I have always wanted to have an herb garden. Maybe this is the year I start. Fresh basil is so good!
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Basil is definitely one of the herbal stars, Marsha. I grow it indoors during the Winter and love setting it outside when it is warm enough. Thanks for sharing.
Lynne
Your herb garden is off to a great start. Love Spring when everything starts growing again. We are in Texas and my sage, chives and marjoram have all survived the Winter and are thriving in the garden. Looking forward to planting some basil and tomatoes again soon.
You are definitely ahead with your plants. I am so looking forward to being able to expand into Spring/Summer plantings soon. Thanks for visiting and sharing. Good luck with the rest of your planting.
Lynne
Your basil plant is beautiful! It is wonderful to have fresh herbs for the kitchen. SSPS #58
Thanks, Carol, I do love my Basil and having it in the kitchen is so convenient. Have a lovely week.
Lynne
I need to do this. I’d love to have an herb garden! Your basil plant looks wonderful–I can almost smell it! Visiting from Senior Salon Pit Stop.
This is such an easy way to garden, Jennifer. You can move the pots around until you find the perfect spot with just the right amount of sunshine. Have a great week and thanks for visiting.
Lynne
This post motivates me to start planting those herb seeds. Almost warm enough here in AZ to start them outside. Thanks for sharing at SSPS#300! This week I shared #78 through 82. Have a fabulous week and be well! Warm regards, Nancy Andres @ Colors 4 Health
It really is nice, Nancy to have your own herbs to sue in the kitchen. Hope it’s warm enough soon for you to plant. Thanks for visiting. Have a wonderful week.
Lynne
Thanks for sharing with us at the To Grandma’s house we go link party – I’m featuring you this week!
What a lovely surprise, Tarahlynn, thanks so much for the feature. It’s always a pleasure to post on your site. Have a great week.
Lynne
Lynne, I love your herbal container garden. I need to start mine soon. I also add in basil and chives. I’ll also add mint. It’s nice when added to fresh lemonade. 🙂 Thank you for sharing your lovely container garden with us at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #28.
Basil, chives, and mint are all great additions. I do some combination planters when the weather gets warmer. Thanks for visiting. Always a pleasure to post on your site.
Lynne
Your herbs look great! You also have some great tips! I made the mistake of trying to start an herb container garden without grow lights, it didn’t go well. Thank you for linking up with Happy Hearts & Homes, I hope to see you again this week.
Thanks, I understand about things not going well. It happened to me and then I added grow lights and the problems ended. It’s worth the investment. Love your site. have a great week.
Lynne
Thanks so much for this. It’s always a pleasure to post on your Blog. Have a lovely week.
Lynne