Starting an Herb Garden

Starting My Herb Garden

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I have always loved herb gardens, and today is the day I have decided to start my own in the kitchen. I do not want to spend lots of money on this garden so I am using many things that I already have around my house for planters. I have several old flower pots under the sink with nothing growing in them that I might use. I have some old bowls and cups that have become miscellaneous items in my kitchen because of small children and hubby breaking other pieces from the set. I also have some candy dishes that would make pretty plant pots.

I have a few options for a display rack. I want it to be something inexpensive or something that I might find around the house until I have more dollars. I have considered cinder blocks or bricks and boards, old end table or nightstands, and one of those lovely wrought iron and glass shelving units. For now, I have decided to use a small wrought iron and glass serving table, that I already have, to display my pots, because I want to start out small. If all goes well, I may just invest in the wrought iron shelves. I do have a large window in the kitchen where I can put them to get sunshine.

I think I will start with some Italian herbs just to keep it simple and useful to me. Tony, my son, and I love making pizza and pasta. Maybe I will start with parsley, basil, oregano, rosemary, sage and thyme. I will keep you updated with my successes and/or failures. :-) I will also display a photo or two of my finished product.