Little Square Light

Thought I would do a little tour of the mini potagerie (I think that’s french for potted garden and if it’s not, I’m still going with it) I have growing around here. I also have some plants in beds around the house, too. For today, I’ll just start out with the edible ones…

Lettuce from the garden, ready for salad! The lettuce just needs to be planted where there is good soil drainage and morning sun. Most veggies and herbs, in my experience do really well in morning sun.

Sage plant…I love the texture of these leaves.

French Tarragon, this guy has grown SO big compared to the teeny tiny critter-like plant he was when I saved him

My two types of tomatoes – can’t wait for the Roma’s to be ready. Every time I find a cherry tomato ready, it goes into my mouth. One has yet to make it to a salad….. such is life.

Next up, CHIVES! They are always said “CHIVES!”

Finally, beautiful, beautiful Rosemary. How I love thee. Delicious in bread. Delicious on salads. Delicious on potatoes. Delicious everywhere. And so hearty! I forget to water her and she’s still all good!

So there’s part of my “garden” tour. I skipped showing you my failed cilantro. I’m pretty sure when the heat attacked, it took a turn for the worse and never came back. It’s a sad thing, too, because she would have made some mean guacamole. I love my ‘guac packed with cilantro. MMM.

The basil is thriving… probably a bit too much, same goes for the parsley. They’re currently duking it out for sunlight in the same large pot on the porch. May the best herb win.

I’m thinking of building some Square Foot Garden raised beds this fall but not sure if it’s the right season to start – I have some reading to do. I probably missed the boat this spring, but perhaps you all could lend me some advice? I’d love to hear your stories from raised bed gardens, good and bad experiences!

What are you growing that you’re planning on eating or cooking with? Do you have great meals that have come from your garden or farm? Do tell!

Here are some fun, related articles that might help you out if you have an interest in herb gardens or raised beds:

• Properly Dry and Store Your Fresh Herbs for Year Round Flavor [Gardening] (lifehacker.com)
• Container Vegetable Gardening (lifescript.com)
• Benefits of a Home Herb Garden (hbb2obm.com)
• Fall vegetable garden (thecrunchychicken.com) I might read up on this one!
• Simple Tomato Growing Tips (backyardgardeningtips.com)

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